Washington County and Salem Town property record for 173 Main St, Salem, NY 12865
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,800 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,627 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 534800 208.12-3-11 |
| Primary APN | 534800 208.12-3-11 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 8 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,800 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 456 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 456 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 951A100111 |
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| Street Address | 173 MAIN ST |
| City | SALEM |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12865 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SALEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 90000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Salem Historic District listed 1975 · 69 contributing resources · NRIS 75001234 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
173 Main St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Washington County and Salem Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 NOYES LN, VALLEY FALLS, NY 12185-3301 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Main St was $3,627, up 9.1% from the year before.
Source: Washington County and Salem Town assessment roll, as of April 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Washington County |
| County Subdivision | Salem Town |
| Unified School District | Salem Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,627.00 (+9.12%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,324.00 | $120,000 Land $4,900 Building $115,100 | $158,940 Land $6,490 Building $152,450 |
| 2023 | $120,000 (-) Land $4,900 Building $115,100 | $136,364 (+13.64%) Land $5,568 Building $130,796 | |
| 2022 | $120,000 Land $4,900 Building $115,100 | $120,000 Land $4,900 Building $115,100 | |
| 2021 | $3,594.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 173 Main St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2000–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2019 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 173 Main 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SALEM WATER DEPARTMENT serves 915 people · EPA ID NY5730106 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: SLICFiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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