Dutchess County and Beacon City property record for 12 James St, Beacon, NY 12508
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,202 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $16,506 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 130200-5954-43-852750-0000 |
| Primary APN | 130200-5954-43-852750-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,202 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,787 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 189 sqft |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 508 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 30852750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 JAMES ST |
| City | BEACON |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12508-3204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RD-3 |
| Legal Description | .23 AC 1937 0287 1907 0339 |
| Legal Subdivision | TELLER ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 852 |
| Jurisdiction | DUTCHESS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BEACON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 210201 |
12 James St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Dutchess County and Beacon City records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 JAMES ST, BEACON, NY 12508-3204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 22005 / 1404 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 James St was $16,506 with a veteran's exemption.
Source: Dutchess County and Beacon City assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess County |
| Municipality | Beacon City |
| Unified School District | Beacon City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,506.00 | $746,900 Land $47,300 Building $699,600 | $746,900 Land $47,300 Building $699,600 |
| 2023 | $661,300 (+1%) Land $45,000 Building $616,300 | $661,300 (+1%) Land $45,000 Building $616,300 | |
| 2022 | $601,200 Land $45,000 Building $556,200 | $601,200 Land $45,000 Building $556,200 | |
| 2020 | $15,657.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1995.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 26, 2021 · 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 Claims | 2 (1995–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And 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 12 James 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 94% of the US · lower than 91% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | BEACON CITY serves 14,370 people · EPA ID NY1302760 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 719 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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