Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 79 Zelmer St, Buffalo, NY 14211
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,006 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $208 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 101.50-2-56 |
| Primary APN | 140200 101.50-2-56 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,006 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 208 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,480 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09278200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 ZELMER ST |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14211-2140 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-3R |
| Legal Description | 21O. S BLOCK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 3700 |
79 Zelmer St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 792 ELMER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024223686 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11440 / 4387 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Zelmer St was $208 with a homeowner's exemption, down 64.4% 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 | $208.00 (-64.38%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $584.00 (+16.1%) | $63,000 (+103.23%) Land $7,000 Building $56,000 | $63,000 (+24.98%) Land $7,000 Building $56,000 |
| 2024 | $503.00 (+212.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $28,000 | $50,407 (+13.82%) Land $4,878 Building $45,529 |
| 2023 | $161.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,000 Land $3,000 Building $28,000 | $44,286 Land $4,286 Building $40,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 79 Zelmer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 79 Zelmer St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,077 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: GoNetspeed, T-Mobile.
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