Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 548 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,621 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,295 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.66-5-18 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.66-5-18 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,621 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 473 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,740 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 124 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07953500 |
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| Street Address | 548 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 | 73. W ORLEANS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| 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.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 564 E 3RD ST, D7, BROOKLYN, NY 11218-4594 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016260522 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11306 / 3559 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,295.00 (+9.28%) | $136,000 (+86.3%) Land $8,000 Building $128,000 | $136,000 (+14.58%) Land $8,000 Building $128,000 |
| 2024 | $1,185.00 (+212.66%) | $73,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $68,300 | $118,699 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $111,057 |
| 2023 | $379.00 | $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.
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 |
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| 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.
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 |
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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 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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