189 Main St, Salem, NY 12865 Property Records

Washington County and Salem Town property record for 189 Main St, Salem, NY 12865

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details1,196 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$1,614 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN534800 208.12-2-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN534800 208.12-2-11
Alternative APN
  • 951A100345

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,196 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area598 sqft
Unfinished Basement598 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Lot Area3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions80 ft deep x 17 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number951A100345
Street Address189 MAIN ST
CitySALEM
StateNY
Zip12865
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number11.000
JurisdictionWASHINGTON NY
Township / Civil DivisionSALEM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract90000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Salem Historic District
listed 1975 · 69 contributing resources · NRIS 75001234

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Washington County and Salem Town records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address40 W BROADWAY ST, SALEM, NY 12865-9715
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Transfer DateMay 10, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0037940121
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionWASHINGTON NY
Recording DateMar 8, 2021
Property Address189 MAIN ST, SALEM, NY 12865
Document Number0000000399
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2021
Instrument2021-1399
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 27, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address40 W BROADWAY, SALEM, NY 12865-9715

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Washington County and Salem Town assessment roll, as of April 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyWashington County
County SubdivisionSalem Town
Unified School DistrictSalem Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,614.00 (+8.47%)
2025$1,488.00 (+16.71%)$50,000 (-) Land $5,600 Building $44,400$66,225 (+16.56%) Land $7,417 Building $58,808
2023$50,000 (-) Land $5,600 Building $44,400$56,818 (+13.64%) Land $6,364 Building $50,454
2022$50,000 Land $5,600 Building $44,400$50,000 Land $5,600 Building $44,400
2021$1,275.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (2000–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 8
Most Recent ClaimJan 2019 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 6 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSALEM WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 915 people · EPA ID NY5730106
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
SLICFiber
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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