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551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215 - Property report

Also known as: 551 Highgate

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1925

Acreage

0.086

Sale price

$55,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
551 Highgate
ZIP code
14215
County
Erie
Parcel ID
79.660-4-13

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/22/2004
Sale price
$55,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,625
Zoning & Use
Zoning
N-3R
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
1907
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.7
Year built
1925
AC
Yes
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Composition
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
First story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
34 ft X 110 ft
Acreage
0.086
Frontage
34 ft
Depth
110 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
60 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
44 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
140200

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Ownership

Ownership information for 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/22/2004 $55,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
12/21/1999 $1 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX
09/24/1999 $1 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/22/2004 - D
01/22/2004 - R		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/21/1999 - D
12/21/1999 - R		 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX
11/09/1999 - R
09/24/1999 - D		 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & X XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,625
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$167,000
Land value
$8,000
Building value
$159,000
Assessed value
$167,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $118,699 $73,000 9.7317 $710 -27.54%
2024 $104,286 $73,000 13.43 $980 -8.70%
2023 $93,600 $73,000 14.71 $1,074 -8.12%
2022 $82,500 $73,000 16.01 $1,169 -1.29%
2021 $81,100 $73,000 16.22 $1,184 +12.33%
2020 $84,400 $54,000 19.52 $1,054 -3.79%
2019 $79,400 $54,000 20.29 $1,096 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
09/30/2016
01/13/2010

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.07
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.07
Westminster Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 427 0.65
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.72
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.72
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.72
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.72
Catholic Central School NR Private 5-8 0 0.79
Charter School Of Inquiry 3 Charter K-6 268 0.99
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 1.14
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Highgate Heights 1 Public PK, K-8 382 0.07
Westminster Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 427 0.65
Kadimah School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.72
Martin Luther Christian School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.72
Catholic Central School NR Private 5-8 0 0.79
Nativitymiguel Middle School - Buffalo NR Private 5-8 56 0.80
St Joseph University School NR Private PK-8 151 0.91
Amherst Middle School 7 Public 6-8 623 1.00
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 1.14
Buffalo United Charter School 2 Charter K-8 659 1.15
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Buffalo Academy Of The Sacred Heart NR Private 9-12 397 1.05
Frederick Olmsted 56 6 Public 5-12 904 1.14
Lewis J Bennett High Of Innovative Tec 4 Public 9-12 401 1.27
Middle Early College High School 3 Public 9-12 314 1.27
Research Laboratory High School for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences NR Public 9-12 188 1.27
Amherst Central High School 9 Public 9-12 870 1.32
Cleveland Hill High School 7 Public 9-12 385 1.38
Holy Angels Academy NR Private 9-12 208 1.44
Academy School 1 Public 7-12 70 1.85
The Park School NR Private PK-12 304 1.86

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Neighbors for 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY

168 Rounds, Buffalo 491 Winspear, Buffalo 487 Winspear, Buffalo 481 Winspear, Buffalo 16 Treehaven, Buffalo 20 Treehaven, Buffalo 2 Treehaven, Buffalo 176 Rounds, Buffalo 477 Winspear, Buffalo 172 Rounds, Buffalo 771 Eggert, Buffalo 162 Rounds, Buffalo 545 Highgate, Buffalo 26 Treehaven, Buffalo 158 Rounds, Buffalo 547 Highgate, Buffalo 10 Treehaven, Buffalo 555 Highgate, Buffalo 164 Rounds, Buffalo 483 Winspear, Buffalo

Nearby ZIP codes for 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY

14150, Erie County, NY 14201, Erie County, NY 14204, Erie County, NY 14206, Erie County, NY 14207, Erie County, NY 14208, Erie County, NY 14209, Erie County, NY 14210, Erie County, NY 14211, Erie County, NY 14212, Erie County, NY 14213, Erie County, NY 14214, Erie County, NY 14216, Erie County, NY 14217, Erie County, NY 14222, Erie County, NY 14223, Erie County, NY 14226, Erie County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215?

The development at 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215?

551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215 has a total of 1,907 square feet.

When was 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215 last sold and what was the sale price?

551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215 was last sold on 01/22/2004 for $55,000.

What is the assessed value of 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215?

551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215 is currently assessed at $167,000.

What are the property taxes for 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215?

The property taxes for 551 Highgate, Buffalo, NY 14215 total $1,625.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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