96 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 Property Records

Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 96 Highgate Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,859 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.168 acres (7,320 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$312,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill	$783 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`140200 79.63-6-40`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`140200 79.63-6-40`
Alternative APNs	`02000796300006040000` `07127600`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,859 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,053 sqft
2nd Floor Area	806 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	7,320 sqft (0.168 acres)
Lot Dimensions	183 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	600 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	338 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	07127600
Street Address	96 HIGHGATE AVE
City	BUFFALO
State	NY
Zip	14214-1403
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	N-4-30
Legal Description	625.16 W PARKRIDGE
Legal Subdivision	HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	40.000
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Township / Civil Division	BUFFALO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	4702

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	330 LEROY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2521
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 31, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2025233656
Deed Book / Page	11455 / 1379
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	ERIE NY
Recording Date	Dec 23, 2025
Property Address	96 HIGHGATE AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1403
Document Number	0114551379
Book / Page	11455 / 1379
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2025
Instrument	2025233656
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 16, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,248.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39 CAPEN BLVD, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1205

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	330 LEROY AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2521

Mortgage

Document Number	0141851774
Date	Dec 23, 2025
Instrument	14185/1774

Lender

Name	2004 0000355 LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2056

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Erie County
Municipality	Buffalo City
Unified School District	Buffalo City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$783.00 (-62.59%)
2025	$2,093.00 (+31.55%)	$237,000 (+141.84%) Land $17,000 Building $220,000	$237,000 (+48.73%) Land $17,000 Building $220,000
2024	$1,591.00 (+212.57%)	$98,000 (-) Land $8,200 Building $89,800	$159,350 (+13.82%) Land $13,333 Building $146,017
2023	$509.00	$98,000 Land $8,200 Building $89,800	$140,000 Land $11,714 Building $128,286

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,103 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20