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556 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 556 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,766 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.099 acres (4,290 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$67,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$512 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Sale
Oct 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN140200 79.66-5-16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN140200 79.66-5-16
Alternative APNs
  • 02000796600005016000
  • 07953700

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,766 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,250 sqft
Upper Floors Area516 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area4,290 sqft (0.099 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 39 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area360 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number07953700
Street Address556 HIGHGATE AVE
CityBUFFALO
StateNY
Zip14215-1204
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeN-3R
Legal DescriptionWEST COR ORLEANS
Legal SubdivisionHOLLAND LAND COMPANY S SURVEY
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number16.000
JurisdictionERIE NY
Township / Civil DivisionBUFFALO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5000
Census Tract4300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Winspear Extension Historic District
listed 2024 · 494 contributing resources · NRIS 100009880

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address51 GERALD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3305
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 22, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
Oct 4, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
EASTERN ABSTRACT/NY INC, EASTERN ABS/NY INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019217298
Deed Book / Page11350 / 7988
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateJun 22, 2021
Property Address556 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204
Document Number0113821846
Book / Page11382 / 1846
Instrument DateJun 21, 2021
Instrument2021120637
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 4, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address51 GERALD AVE, 51, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3305

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address51 GERALD AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3305

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionERIE NY
Recording DateOct 4, 2019
Property Address556 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1204
Document Number0113507988
Book / Page011350 / 007988
Instrument DateSep 24, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2019
Title CompanyEASTERN ABSTRACT/NY INC, EASTERN ABS/NY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$67.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address39 ARDEN AVE BUFFALO NY 142153311, BUFFALO, NY 14215-3311

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyErie County
MunicipalityBuffalo City
Unified School DistrictBuffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$512.00 (-64.88%)
2025$1,458.00 (+12.24%)$155,000 (+93.75%) Land $8,000 Building $147,000$155,000 (+19.16%) Land $8,000 Building $147,000
2024$1,299.00 (+213.01%)$80,000 (-) Land $5,000 Building $75,000$130,081 (+13.82%) Land $8,130 Building $121,951
2023$415.00$80,000 Land $5,000 Building $75,000$114,286 Land $7,143 Building $107,143

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimApr 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY
serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2023
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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