Columbia County and Chatham Town property record for 128 Merwin Rd, Valatie, NY 12184
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,304 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 7.02 acres (305,791 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $396,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $11,511 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| APN | 102689 45.-1-45 |
| Primary APN | 102689 45.-1-45 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,304 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,362 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 942 sqft |
| Basement Area | 370 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 370 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 305,791 sqft (7.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 754 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 470 sqft |
| Canopy | 360 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 128 MERWIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | VALATIE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12184-4404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-2 |
| Legal Description | BK 544 PG 835 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45.000 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHATHAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
128 Merwin Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2019.
Source: Columbia County and Chatham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 128 MERWIN RD, VALATIE, NY 12184-4404 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer SNEERINGER MONAHAN PROVOST RED |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181166 |
| Deed Book / Page | 861 / 925 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007704 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Property Address | 128 MERWIN RD, VALATIE, NY 12184-4404 |
| Document Number | 0000009207 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 128 MERWIN RD VALATIE NY 121844404, VALATIE, NY 12184-4404 |
| Document Number | 0000009207 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000916/001726 |
| Instrument | 9207 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 8, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 128 MERWIN RD, VALATIE, NY 12184-4404 |
| Document Number | 0000007704 |
| Book / Page | 000888 / 001723 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7704 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 128 MERWIN RD CHATHAM NY 12037, CHATHAM, NY 12037 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 128 MERWIN RD, VALATIE, NY 12184-4404 |
| Document Number | 0000001166 |
| Book / Page | 000861 / 000825 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | SNEERINGER MONAHAN PROVOST RED |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,584.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 35 BORTUGNO LN DELANSON NY 12053, DELANSON, NY 12053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 128 Merwin Rd was $11,511, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Columbia County and Chatham Town assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia County |
| County Subdivision | Chatham Town |
| Unified School District | Chatham Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,511.00 (+0.2%) | ||
| 2025 | $11,488.00 | $643,000 Land $77,100 Building $565,900 | $784,146 Land $94,024 Building $690,122 |
| 2023 | $643,000 Land $77,100 Building $565,900 | $691,398 Land $82,903 Building $608,495 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 128 Merwin Rd; there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2000.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2000–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 128 Merwin 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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