Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 634 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $188,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $621 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Dec 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.66-2-18 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.66-2-18 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 572 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 176 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,520 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07954600 |
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| Street Address | 634 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14215-1206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 133.87 W EGGERT |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| 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.
634 Highgate Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 8834 161ST ST, 5D, JAMAICA, NY 11432-4007 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage TOMPKINS BANK OF CASTILE |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF CASTILE |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BANK OF CASTILE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023160490 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11422 / 14 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0113300439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 634 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1206 |
| Document Number | 0114220014 |
| Book / Page | 11422 / 14 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023160490 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $752.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 634 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1206 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8834 161ST ST APT 5D, 5D, JAMAICA, NY 11432-4007 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 634 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1206 |
| Document Number | 0139699213 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 173 FAIRLAWN DR AMHERST NY 142263446, AMHERST, NY 14226-3446 |
| Document Number | 0139699213 |
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| Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013969/009213 |
| Name | TOMPKINS BANK OF CASTILE |
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| Address | 133 NORTH ST, PERRY, NY 14530 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 634 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1206 |
| Document Number | 0138578250 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY COMPANY, TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY CO. |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 176 FAIRLAWN DR AMHERST NY 14226, AMHERST, NY 14226 |
| Document Number | 0138578250 |
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| Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013857/008250 |
| Name | BANK OF CASTILE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PERRY, NY 14530 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 634 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14215-1206 |
| Document Number | 0138578217 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY COMPANY, TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY CO. |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 176 FAIRLAWN DR AMHERST NY 14226, AMHERST, NY 14226 |
| Document Number | 0138578217 |
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| Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 013857/008217 |
| Name | BANK OF CASTILE |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PERRY, NY 14530 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 634 Highgate Ave was $621, down 62.6% 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 | $621.00 (-62.64%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,662.00 (+31.18%) | $188,000 (+141.03%) Land $7,000 Building $181,000 | $188,000 (+48.23%) Land $7,000 Building $181,000 |
| 2024 | $1,267.00 (+212.84%) | $78,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $73,500 | $126,829 (+13.82%) Land $7,317 Building $119,512 |
| 2023 | $405.00 | $78,000 (-) Land $4,500 Building $73,500 | $111,429 (+11.43%) Land $6,429 Building $105,000 |
| 2022 | $78,000 Land $4,500 Building $73,500 | $100,000 Land $5,769 Building $94,231 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 634 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 634 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 |
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| 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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