Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 573 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,707 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,900 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $449 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.66-3-4 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.66-3-4 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,707 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,213 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 494 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,740 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 189 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07960000 |
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| Street Address | 573 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 1O3. E ORLEANS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| 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.
573 Highgate Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2016.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 573 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11230 / 5600 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113003430 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 573 Highgate Ave was $449, down 65.2% 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 | $449.00 (-65.17%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,289.00 (+10.27%) | $136,000 (+88.89%) Land $8,000 Building $128,000 | $136,000 (+16.17%) Land $8,000 Building $128,000 |
| 2024 | $1,169.00 (+212.57%) | $72,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $67,300 | $117,073 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $109,431 |
| 2023 | $374.00 | $72,000 Land $4,700 Building $67,300 | $102,857 Land $6,714 Building $96,143 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 573 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 573 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 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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