Erie County and Newstead Town property record for 12659 Rapids Rd, Akron, NY 14001
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,821 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 4.1 acres (178,596 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,739 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 145689 33.00-1-8 |
| Primary APN | 145689 33.00-1-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,821 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,306 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 515 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 178,596 sqft (4.1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 235 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 186 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 440 sqft |
| Milk House | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12659 RAPIDS RD |
|---|---|
| City | AKRON |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14001-9486 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLLAND LAND COMPANYS SURVEY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 14805 |
12659 Rapids Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Erie County and Newstead Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12659 RAPIDS RD, AKRON, NY 14001-9486 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0114302701 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 12659 RAPIDS RD, AKRON, NY 14001-9486 |
| Document Number | 0114302701 |
| Book / Page | 11430 / 2701 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024063202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12659 RAPIDS RD, AKRON, NY 14001-9486 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12659 RAPIDS RD, AKRON, NY 14001-9486 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12659 Rapids Rd was $4,739 with exemptions applied, up 214.9% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Newstead Town assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| County Subdivision | Newstead Town |
| Unified School District | Akron Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,739.00 (+214.88%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,505.00 (-57.51%) | $259,900 (-) Land $58,000 Building $201,900 | $288,778 (+11.11%) Land $64,444 Building $224,334 |
| 2024 | $3,542.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $259,900 (-) Land $58,000 Building $201,900 | $259,900 (-) Land $58,000 Building $201,900 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $259,900 Land $58,000 Building $201,900 | $259,900 Land $58,000 Building $201,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12659 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 20, 2024 · 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 | 2 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 12659 Rapids Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | ECWA NEWSTEAD serves 5,801 people · EPA ID NY1422651 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ECWA DIRECT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2020–2022) 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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