Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 72 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 3,285 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $997 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 79.63-6-46 |
| Primary APN | 140200 79.63-6-46 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,285 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,432 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 429 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,280 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 512 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Canopy | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07127000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 HIGHGATE AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-30 |
| Legal Description | 653.77 E MAIN |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46.000 |
| 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.
72 Highgate Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2007.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 7, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005730 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11093 / 4095 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111286783 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 72 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1409 |
| Document Number | 0139462032 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 HIGHGATE AVE BUFFALO NY 142141409, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1409 |
| Document Number | 0139462032 |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 013946/002032 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 7, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Highgate Ave was $997 with a homeowner's exemption, down 64.4% 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 | $997.00 (-64.35%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,797.00 (+16.35%) | $302,000 (+104.05%) Land $17,000 Building $285,000 | $302,000 (+25.49%) Land $17,000 Building $285,000 |
| 2024 | $2,404.00 (+212.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $148,000 (-) Land $8,100 Building $139,900 | $240,650 (+13.82%) Land $13,171 Building $227,479 |
| 2023 | $769.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,000 Land $8,100 Building $139,900 | $211,429 Land $11,571 Building $199,858 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 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 72 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 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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