Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 587 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Dec 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $431 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.66-3-8 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.66-3-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,674 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,201 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 473 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,740 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07960400 |
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| Street Address | 587 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 | 239. E ORLEANS |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| 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.
587 Highgate Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1995.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 587 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10895 / 1031 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 587 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1205 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0138841686 |
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| Date | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 13884/1686 |
| Instrument | 2019006927 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Dec 24, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 587 Highgate Ave was $431 with exemptions applied, down 65.7% 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 | $431.00 (-65.68%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | ||
| 2025 | $1,256.00 (+6.71%) | $132,000 (+78.38%) Land $8,000 Building $124,000 | $132,000 (+9.7%) Land $8,000 Building $124,000 |
| 2024 | $1,177.00 (+213.03%) Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $74,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $69,300 | $120,325 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $112,683 |
| 2023 | $376.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $74,000 Land $4,700 Building $69,300 | $105,714 Land $6,714 Building $99,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 587 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 587 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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