Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 79 Thompson St, Buffalo, NY 14207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,545 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $558 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Sale & Second Mortgage Dec 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 88.33-7-19 |
| Primary APN | 140200 88.33-7-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,545 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 67 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 132 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05363300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 THOMPSON ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14207-2716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-2R |
| Legal Description | 25O. S HAMILTON |
| Legal Subdivision | PARISH TRACT |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5015 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
79 Thompson St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 76 THOMPSON ST, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2717 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage KERRY BAILEY ETAL |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202550600 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11443 / 4163 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0114434163 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 79 THOMPSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2716 |
| Document Number | 0114434163 |
| Book / Page | 11443 / 4163 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025050600 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 THOMPSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2717 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 76 THOMPSON ST # 2, 2, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2717 |
| Document Number | 0141557784 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 14155/7784 |
| Name | KERRY BAILEY ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 15 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 79 THOMPSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2716 |
| Document Number | 0114402943 |
| Book / Page | 11440 / 2943 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024222038 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 129 EMERSON DR, AMHERST, NY 14226-2121 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 79 THOMPSON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14207-2716 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Thompson St was $558, down 62.1% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $558.00 (-62.07%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,471.00 (+37.22%) | $169,000 (+156.06%) Land $6,000 Building $163,000 | $169,000 (+57.48%) Land $6,000 Building $163,000 |
| 2024 | $1,072.00 (+213.45%) | $66,000 (-) Land $4,000 Building $62,000 | $107,317 (+13.82%) Land $6,504 Building $100,813 |
| 2023 | $342.00 | $66,000 Land $4,000 Building $62,000 | $94,286 Land $5,714 Building $88,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Thompson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · 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 | 3 in force |
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 79 Thompson St 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 96% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 731 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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