Oswego County and Mexico Town property record for 178 Ames St, Mexico, NY 13114
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,949 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 353401 134.09-03-11 |
| Primary APN | 353401 134.09-03-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 504 sqft |
| Basement Area | 300 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 118 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 530 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 442 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 178 AMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEXICO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13114-4216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 62 113-004-000 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | OSWEGO NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MEXICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 20400 |
178 Ames St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Oswego County and Mexico Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 AMES ST, MEXICO, NY 13114-4216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 178 Ames St was $2,949 with exemptions applied, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Oswego County and Mexico Town assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego County |
| County Subdivision | Mexico Town |
| Municipality | Mexico Village |
| Unified School District | Mexico Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,949.00 (+1.03%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,919.00 | $84,800 Land $17,600 Building $67,200 | $139,016 Land $28,852 Building $110,164 |
| 2023 | $84,800 Land $17,600 Building $67,200 | $121,143 Land $25,143 Building $96,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Ames St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 15, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 178 Ames 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 | MEXICO VILLAGE serves 2,100 people · EPA ID NY3704359 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025–2027) 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 72 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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