Onondaga County and Syracuse City property record for 120 Forest Ave, Syracuse, NY 13205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,661 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,008 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 311500 077.-22-23.0 |
| Primary APN | 311500 077.-22-23.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,636 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 180 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,661 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1929001900 |
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| Street Address | 120 FOREST AVE |
| City | SYRACUSE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13205-1647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 TR CATHERS 34X137.08 WH |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SYRACUSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 5400 |
Source: Onondaga County and Syracuse City records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 FOREST AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13205-1647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 7, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DAVON KEARSE |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DAVON KEARSE |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE, MARK W WASMUND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5433 / 458 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5234000438 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Property Address | 120 FOREST AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13205-1647 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2023000037096 |
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| Date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230-00037096 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Property Address | 120 FOREST AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13205-1647 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000018331/0000000545 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 0000018331/0000000545 |
| Instrument | 170-00023597 |
| Name | DAVON KEARSE |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Property Address | 120 FOREST AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13205-1647 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000018331/0000000514 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 0000018331/0000000514 |
| Instrument | 170-00023596 |
| Name | DAVON KEARSE |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 120 FOREST AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13205-1647 |
| Document Number | 0000005433/0000000458 |
| Book / Page | 0000005433 / 0000000458 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, MARK W WASMUND |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 120 FOREST AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13205-1647 |
Source: Onondaga County and Syracuse City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga County |
| Municipality | Syracuse City |
| Unified School District | Syracuse City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,008.00 | $40,000 (-) Land $2,800 Building $37,200 | $69,565 (+8.7%) Land $4,870 Building $64,695 |
| 2024 | $40,000 (-) Land $2,800 Building $37,200 | $64,000 (+3.2%) Land $4,480 Building $59,520 | |
| 2023 | $40,000 Land $2,800 Building $37,200 | $62,016 Land $4,341 Building $57,675 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 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.
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 | SYRACUSE CITY serves 192,000 people · EPA ID NY3304334 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a water quality violation still open.
| Water Quality | Failure to filter currently in violation since Mar 2025 Treatment failure not recorded as resolved · Mar 2025 |
|---|---|
| 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 726 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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