Erie County and Tonawanda Town property record for 544 Highland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,956 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,116 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016-0492000 |
| Primary APN | 016-0492000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,956 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 46.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 016-0492000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 544 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14223-1625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 1095 W LORETTA ST 339&451 PTS136&138 46.8 X 148.12 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TONAWANDA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 8001 |
544 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2005.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 HIGHLAND AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14223-1625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005917 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11096 / 1360 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 544 Highland Ave was $7,116, up 165.6% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Tonawanda Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Tonawanda Town |
| Unified School District | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,116.00 (+165.62%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,679.00 (+5.43%) | $54,900 (-) Land $8,900 Building $46,000 | $261,400 (+9.51%) Land $42,376 Building $219,024 |
| 2024 | $2,541.00 | $54,900 (-) Land $8,900 Building $46,000 | $238,696 (+4.33%) Land $38,696 Building $200,000 |
| 2023 | $54,900 Land $8,900 Building $46,000 | $228,800 Land $37,091 Building $191,709 | |
| 2019 | $4,612.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 544 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 544 Highland Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | TONAWANDA, TOWN WATER DEPT. serves 72,571 people · EPA ID NY1404556 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 760 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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