Essex County and Moriah Town property record for 17 Forest Way, Moriah, NY 12960
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 3.52 acres (153,331 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,750 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,824 (2026) |
| APN | 655J193016 |
| Primary APN | 655J193016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 153,331 sqft (3.52 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 530 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 655J193016 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 FOREST WAY |
| City | MORIAH |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 9 SMALLS PAT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.210 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MORIAH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 961001 |
17 Forest Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2008.
Source: Essex County and Moriah Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 FOREST WAY, MORIAH, NY 12960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1566 / 160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Forest Way was $3,824 with a homeowner's exemption, down 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Moriah Town assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Moriah Town |
| Unified School District | Moriah Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,824.00 (-3.09%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,946.00 | $177,735 Land $30,500 Building $147,235 | $177,735 Land $30,500 Building $147,235 |
| 2023 | $150,000 (-) Land $29,400 Building $120,600 | $200,000 (+25.33%) Land $39,200 Building $160,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,113.00 Homeowner's exemption | $150,000 Land $29,400 Building $120,600 | $159,574 Land $31,277 Building $128,297 |
| 2020 | $4,377.00 |
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 17 Forest Way.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 17 Forest Way 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MORIAH WD serves 3,100 people · EPA ID NY1500287 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
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 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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