Oswego County and Mexico Town property record for 189 Ames St, Mexico, NY 13114
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,198 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,520 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,620 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 353401 134.09-04-10 |
| Primary APN | 353401 134.09-04-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,198 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 767 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 431 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,520 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 68.3 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 189 AMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | MEXICO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13114-3208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Subdivision | SCRIBAS PATENT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | OSWEGO NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MEXICO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 20400 |
189 Ames St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Oswego County and Mexico Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 AMES ST, MEXICO, NY 13114-3208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1385 / 327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 189 Ames St was $2,620 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% 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 | $2,620.00 (+1.12%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,591.00 | $71,600 Land $13,500 Building $58,100 | $117,377 Land $22,131 Building $95,246 |
| 2023 | $71,600 Land $13,500 Building $58,100 | $102,286 Land $19,286 Building $83,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 189 Ames St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 189 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 | 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 | 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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