Washington County and Greenwich Town property record for 181 John Sears Rd, Salem, NY 12865
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 640 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 5.7 acres (248,292 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,687 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 533489 199.-1-16.2 |
| Primary APN | 533489 199.-1-16.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 640 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 248,292 sqft (5.7 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 885J102119 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 181 JOHN SEARS RD |
| City | SALEM |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12865-1724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | H & L |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.002 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON NY |
| Township / Civil Division | GREENWICH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 89000 |
181 John Sears Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Washington County and Greenwich Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 JOHN SEARS RD, SALEM, NY 12865-1724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20254724 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 181 JOHN SEARS RD, SALEM, NY 12865-1724 |
| Document Number | 0000000724 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-4724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 181 John Sears Rd was $3,687 with exemptions applied, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Washington County and Greenwich Town assessment roll, as of April 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Washington County |
| County Subdivision | Greenwich Town |
| Unified School District | Greenwich Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,687.00 (+2.7%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,590.00 (+50.46%) | $175,400 (+5.98%) Land $42,500 Building $132,900 | $175,400 (+5.98%) Land $42,500 Building $132,900 |
| 2024 | $2,386.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $165,500 (+13.98%) Land $42,500 Building $123,000 | $165,500 (+13.98%) Land $42,500 Building $123,000 |
| 2023 | $145,200 (+1%) Land $42,500 Building $102,700 | $145,200 (+1%) Land $42,500 Building $102,700 | |
| 2022 | $132,000 Land $41,700 Building $90,300 | $132,000 Land $41,700 Building $90,300 | |
| 2021 | $2,752.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 181 John Sears Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1981 · 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 181 John Sears 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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