Essex County and Jay Town property record for 171 Alder St, Jay, NY 12941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,122 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $33,500 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $12,633 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 615J101707 |
| Primary APN | 615J101707 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 979 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 163 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 154 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 615J101707 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 171 ALDER ST |
| City | JAY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 148 JAY TRACT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Township / Civil Division | JAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
171 Alder St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 1998.
Source: Essex County and Jay Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 316 HOOVER DR, COGAN STATION, PA 17728-8832 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1170 / 213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Property Address | 171 ALDER ST, JAY, NY 12941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0020216568 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-6568 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 171 Alder St was $12,633, down 22.6% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Jay Town assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Jay Town |
| Unified School District | AuSable Valley Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,633.00 (-22.58%) | ||
| 2025 | $16,318.00 | $660,000 Land $184,100 Building $475,900 | $660,000 Land $184,100 Building $475,900 |
| 2023 | $168,000 (+11.11%) Land $115,000 Building $53,000 | $168,000 (+11.11%) Land $115,000 Building $53,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,254.00 | $151,200 Land $57,000 Building $94,200 | $151,200 Land $57,000 Building $94,200 |
| 2020 | $3,650.00 |
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 171 Alder St; there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1981–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 171 Alder 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 | 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 | FOREVER WILD WATER CO-SIGNOR private · serves 900 people · EPA ID NY1500280 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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