Leon County property record for 5523 E US Hwy 79, Buffalo, TX 75831
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,477 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,208 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01177-00720-00000-000000 |
| Primary APN | 01177-00720-00000-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 7,477 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Area | 412 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 49 sqft |
| Account Number | 619194 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5523 E US HIGHWAY 79 |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75831-6220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | RURAL AB 1177 S M MORRISON 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | LEON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2082 |
| Census Tract | 950102 |
5523 E US Hwy 79, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2014.
Source: Leon County records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5523 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014402646 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1585 / 547 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5523 E US Hwy 79 was $7,208 with a homeowner's exemption, up 40.2% from the year before.
Source: Leon County assessment roll, as of January 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| County | Leon County |
| Unified School District | Buffalo Independent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,208.00 (+40.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $442,290 (+3.33%) Land $16,520 Building $425,770 | $585,770 (+2.5%) Land $160,000 Building $425,770 |
| 2025 | $5,143.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $428,020 | $571,500 Land $155,200 Building $416,300 |
| 2023 | $540,450 Land $162,700 Building $377,750 | ||
| 2022 | $5,408.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5523 E US Hwy 79 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2019.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 19, 2013 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5523 E US Hwy 79 is moderate, ranking above 54% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 54% of the US · lower than 68% of Texas |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | FLO COMMUNITY WSC serves 5,256 people · EPA ID TX1450015 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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