Cortland County and Virgil Town property record for 1679 Tower Rd, Cortland, NY 13045
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 14.4 acres (630,749 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,365 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 114600 135.00-01-47.100 |
| Primary APN | 114600 135.00-01-47.100 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 630,749 sqft (14.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 255 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1679 TOWER RD |
|---|---|
| City | CORTLAND |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47.100 |
| Jurisdiction | CORTLAND NY |
| Township / Civil Division | VIRGIL |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4040 |
| Census Tract | 970400 |
1679 Tower Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2007.
Source: Cortland County and Virgil Town records, as of March 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 S MAIN ST, F, NEWARK VALLEY, NY 13811-5713 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 1066096001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CORTLAND NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1679 TOWER RD, CORTLAND, NY 13045 |
| Document Number | 2312 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-02312 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 JOHN ST, NEWARK VALLEY, NY 13811-2410 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1679 Tower Rd was $1,365.
Source: Cortland County and Virgil Town assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland County |
| County Subdivision | Virgil Town |
| Unified School District | Cortland City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,365.00 | $134,000 Land $57,200 Building $76,800 | $134,000 Land $57,200 Building $76,800 |
| 2023 | $1,368.00 | $67,400 Land $37,400 Building $30,000 | $99,118 Land $55,000 Building $44,118 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1679 Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 11, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1679 Tower 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Haefele Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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