Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 545 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $456 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.66-4-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.66-4-11 |
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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 | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,137 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 473 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,740 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07959300 |
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| Street Address | 545 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 1O1. W ORLEANS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| 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.
545 Highgate Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024159772 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11436 / 2070 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 545 Highgate Ave was $456 with exemptions applied, down 46.2% 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 | $456.00 (-46.16%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $847.00 (+12.04%) | $138,000 (+94.37%) Land $8,000 Building $130,000 | $138,000 (+19.54%) Land $8,000 Building $130,000 |
| 2024 | $756.00 (+105.43%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $71,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $66,300 | $115,447 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $107,805 |
| 2023 | $368.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,000 Land $4,700 Building $66,300 | $101,429 Land $6,714 Building $94,715 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 545 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.
The area around 545 Highgate 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 1,460 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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