Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 68 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,097 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,208 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.63-6-47 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.63-6-47 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,097 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,162 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 935 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 7,240 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07126900 |
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| Street Address | 68 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 | 613.77 E MAIN |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47.000 |
| 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.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10929 / 539 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,208.00 (+35.96%) | $253,000 (+153%) Land $17,000 Building $236,000 | $253,000 (+55.59%) Land $17,000 Building $236,000 |
| 2024 | $1,624.00 (+212.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,000 (-) Land $8,100 Building $91,900 | $162,602 (+13.82%) Land $13,171 Building $149,431 |
| 2023 | $519.00 Homeowner's exemption | $100,000 Land $8,100 Building $91,900 | $142,857 Land $11,571 Building $131,286 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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