Schoharie County and Schoharie Town property record for 129 Briar Ln, Howes Cave, NY 12092
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 5.5 acres (239,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,751 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 434289 47.-7-14.1 |
| Primary APN | 434289 47.-7-14.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 239,580 sqft (5.5 acres) |
| Lot Width | 590 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 424 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 515J185001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 129 BRIAR LN |
| City | HOWES CAVE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12092-2705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.001 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHOHARIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHOHARIE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5037 |
| Census Tract | 740100 |
129 Briar Ln is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Schoharie County and Schoharie Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 129 BRIAR LN, HOWES CAVE, NY 12092-2705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 129 Briar Ln was $6,751 with exemptions applied, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Schoharie County and Schoharie Town assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schoharie County |
| County Subdivision | Schoharie Town |
| Unified School District | Schoharie Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,751.00 (+3.81%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,503.00 | $165,000 Land $25,000 Building $140,000 | $266,129 Land $40,323 Building $225,806 |
| 2023 | $165,000 (-) Land $15,400 Building $149,600 | $248,457 (+15.19%) Land $23,189 Building $225,268 | |
| 2022 | $165,000 Land $15,400 Building $149,600 | $215,686 Land $20,131 Building $195,555 | |
| 2021 | $2,801.00 (-52.62%) | ||
| 2020 | $5,912.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 129 Briar Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 84 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 16, 2012 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 83 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 83 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 84 (1980–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 23 of 84 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 129 Briar Ln 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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