Broome County and Binghamton City property record for 159 Matthews St, Binghamton, NY 13905
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,692 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,617 (2026) |
| APN | 030200 159.27-3-5 |
| Primary APN | 030200 159.27-3-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,692 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00000418070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 MATTHEWS ST |
| City | BINGHAMTON |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13905-3837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | YES |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOME NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BINGHAMTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
159 Matthews St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Broome County and Binghamton City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 MATTHEWS ST, BINGHAMTON, NY 13905-3837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Matthews St was $5,617 with exemptions applied, up 51.5% from the year before.
Source: Broome County and Binghamton City assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Broome County |
| Municipality | Binghamton City |
| Unified School District | Binghamton City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,617.00 (+51.48%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,708.00 (+2.18%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $56,500 Land $17,600 Building $38,900 | $107,800 Land $33,580 Building $74,220 |
| 2024 | $3,629.00 | ||
| 2023 | $56,500 Land $17,600 Building $38,900 | $89,683 Land $27,937 Building $61,746 |
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 159 Matthews St; 2 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| 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 159 Matthews St 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF BINGHAMTON serves 47,600 people · EPA ID NY0301651 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) 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 793 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Zeta Broadband Fixed Wireless | 400 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Empire Long Distance.
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