Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 56 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,540 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,584 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,034 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.62-2-9 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.62-2-9 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 7,584 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Width | 40 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Canopy | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07126600 |
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| Street Address | 56 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 493.77 E MAIN 202 W 41.41 REAR |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 4702 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the University Heights-Summit Park-Berkshire Terrace Historic District listed 2020 · 1,883 contributing resources · NRIS 100005458 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
56 Highgate Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2015.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0112784866 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Highgate Ave was $1,034 with exemptions applied, down 60.8% 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 | $1,034.00 (-60.82%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,639.00 (+51.84%) | $313,000 (+192.52%) Land $18,000 Building $295,000 | $313,000 (+79.9%) Land $18,000 Building $295,000 |
| 2024 | $1,738.00 (+212.59%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $107,000 (-) Land $8,400 Building $98,600 | $173,984 (+13.82%) Land $13,659 Building $160,325 |
| 2023 | $556.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,000 Land $8,400 Building $98,600 | $152,857 Land $12,000 Building $140,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Highgate 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 56 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 660 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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