Cayuga County and Summerhill Town property record for 1287 E Lake Rd, Cortland, NY 13045
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,244 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,259 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 055800 223.20-1-35 |
| Primary APN | 055800 223.20-1-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 4,250 sqft (0.097 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront / Beach |
| Account Number | 20013080 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1287 E LAKE RD |
| City | CORTLAND |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13045-8911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | 200 |
| Legal Description | 50' LAKE FRONT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35.000 |
| Jurisdiction | CAYUGA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SUMMERHILL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
1287 E Lake Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 1995.
Source: Cayuga County and Summerhill Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1285 E LAKE RD, CORTLAND, NY 13045-8911 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 912 / 278 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1287 E Lake Rd was $1,259, up 146.4% from the year before.
Source: Cayuga County and Summerhill Town assessment roll, as of May 1, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Cayuga County |
| County Subdivision | Summerhill Town |
| Unified School District | Homer Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,259.00 (+146.38%) | ||
| 2025 | $511.00 (-0.58%) | $46,600 Land $46,600 | $52,955 Land $52,955 |
| 2024 | $514.00 (-3.38%) | ||
| 2023 | $532.00 | $46,600 Land $46,600 | $46,600 Land $46,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1287 E Lake Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1981–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2004 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1287 E Lake Rd 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 | 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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