Leon County property record for 5820 E US Hwy 79, Buffalo, TX 75831
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,076 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,900 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,147 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01177-00700-00200-000000 |
| Primary APN | 01177-00700-00200-000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,076 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 4,016 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 384 sqft |
| Account Number | 613782 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79 |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | TX |
| Zip | 75831-6217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RURAL AB 1177 S M MORRISON 2.000 AC PARCELS 721048 & 721078 SITS HERE |
| Legal Subdivision | SUSAN MORRISON SURVEY ABSTRACT NO 1177 |
| Jurisdiction | LEON TX |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2081 |
| Census Tract | 950102 |
5820 E US Hwy 79 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Leon County records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) FIRSTTRUST HOME LOANS INC |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) FIRSTTRUST HOME LOANS INC |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) FIRSTTRUST HOME LOANS INC |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Vendor's Lien, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019432814 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1755 / 375 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001755/375 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEON TX |
| Property Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6217 |
| Document Number | 001898/178 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 1898/178 |
| Instrument | 2022-00452777 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEON TX |
| Property Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6217 |
| Document Number | 001874/814 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 1874/814 |
| Instrument | 2022-00449710 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 326 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEON TX |
| Property Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1783/910 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1783/910 |
| Instrument | 437113 |
| Name | FIRSTTRUST HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77089 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 73 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEON TX |
| Property Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1765/706 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1765/706 |
| Instrument | 00434412 |
| Name | FIRSTTRUST HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77089 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 80 Months |
| Due | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEON TX |
| Property Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6217 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | LEON CNTY ABSTRACT & TTL CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1755/401 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 1755/401 |
| Instrument | 00432816 |
| Name | FIRSTTRUST HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77089 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 83 Months |
| Due | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Document Type | Vendor's Lien |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LEON TX |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6217 |
| Document Number | 001755/375 |
| Book / Page | 1755 / 375 |
| Map Reference | VOL 570 PG 704 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00432814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5820 E US HIGHWAY 79, BUFFALO, TX 75831-6217 |
| Document Number | 0000432815 |
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| Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 00432815 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5820 E US Hwy 79 was $1,147 with a homeowner's exemption, up 98.1% 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 | $1,147.00 (+98.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,390 (-) Land $44,000 Building $26,390 | $70,390 (-) Land $44,000 Building $26,390 |
| 2025 | $579.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,390 Land $44,000 Building $26,390 | $70,390 Land $44,000 Building $26,390 |
| 2023 | $222,990 Land $51,500 Building $171,490 | $222,990 Land $51,500 Building $171,490 | |
| 2022 | $3,452.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5820 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 5820 E US Hwy 79 is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · lower than 70% 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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