Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 599 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,248 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,500 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $604 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Transfer Sep 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.66-3-11 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.66-3-11 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,248 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| 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 |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 152 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07960700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 599 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| 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.
599 Highgate Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 86 STEWART AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2614 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure INTRACOASTAL ABSTRACT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019191344 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11349 / 3937 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0113625055 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 599 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1205 |
| Document Number | 0113625055 |
| Book / Page | 011362 / 005055 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 86 STEWART BUFFALO NY 14212, BUFFALO, NY 14212 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 599 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1205 |
| Document Number | 0113493937 |
| Book / Page | 011349 / 003937 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | INTRACOASTAL ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 86 STEWART AVE BUFFALO NY 142112614, BUFFALO, NY 14211-2614 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 599 Highgate Ave was $604, down 63.3% 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 | $604.00 (-63.3%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,646.00 (+25.17%) | $183,000 (+125.93%) Land $8,000 Building $175,000 | $183,000 (+38.94%) Land $8,000 Building $175,000 |
| 2024 | $1,315.00 (+213.1%) | $81,000 (-) Land $4,700 Building $76,300 | $131,707 (+13.82%) Land $7,642 Building $124,065 |
| 2023 | $420.00 | $81,000 Land $4,700 Building $76,300 | $115,714 Land $6,714 Building $109,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 599 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 599 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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