Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 532 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,613 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,740 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.66-5-23 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.66-5-23 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,613 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 473 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,740 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07953000 |
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| Street Address | 532 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 243. W ORLEANS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 4300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Winspear Extension Historic District listed 2024 · 494 contributing resources · NRIS 100009880 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
532 Highgate Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 532 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114019020 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 532 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Document Number | 0114019020 |
| Book / Page | 11401 / 9020 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022098371 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 532 HIGHGATE AVE, 532, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 532 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 532 Highgate Ave was $472 with a homeowner's exemption, down 64.8% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $472.00 (-64.78%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,340.00 (+13.08%) | $143,000 (+95.89%) Land $8,000 Building $135,000 | $143,000 (+20.47%) Land $8,000 Building $135,000 |
| 2024 | $1,185.00 (+212.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $68,300 | $118,699 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $111,057 |
| 2023 | $379.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,000 Land $4,700 Building $68,300 | $104,286 Land $6,714 Building $97,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 532 Highgate Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 532 Highgate Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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