Niagara County and Lockport Town property record for 6979 Rapids Rd, Lockport, NY 14094
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 3.2 acres (139,392 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,347 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 292600 153.00-1-22.112 |
| Primary APN | 292600 153.00-1-22.112 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 139,392 sqft (3.2 acres) |
| Lot Width | 400 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6979 RAPIDS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LOCKPORT |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14094-7945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22.112 |
| Jurisdiction | NIAGARA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | LOCKPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 23404 |
6979 Rapids Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Niagara County and Lockport Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6979 RAPIDS RD, LOCKPORT, NY 14094-7945 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 7778 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2012003475 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6979 Rapids Rd was $6,347 with exemptions applied, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Niagara County and Lockport Town assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara County |
| County Subdivision | Lockport Town |
| Unified School District | Starpoint Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,347.00 (+3.34%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,142.00 | $315,000 Land $42,600 Building $272,400 | $315,000 Land $42,600 Building $272,400 |
| 2023 | $275,000 Land $37,600 Building $237,400 | $275,000 Land $37,600 Building $237,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6979 Rapids Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2000 · river or lake flooding |
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 6979 Rapids Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 91% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | LOCKPORT TOWN WDS serves 21,105 people · EPA ID NY3100563 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NIAGARA COUNTY WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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