Tompkins County and Groton Town property record for 197 Sharpsteen Rd, Groton, NY 13073
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 25 acres (1,089,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $8,056 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502889 35.-1-9 |
| Primary APN | 502889 35.-1-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 1,089,000 sqft (25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Geothermal |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 197 SHARPSTEEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | GROTON |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13073-9203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | GROTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
197 Sharpsteen Rd, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2006.
Source: Tompkins County and Groton Town records, as of September 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 SHARPSTEEN RD, GROTON, NY 13073-9203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 50147 / 7001 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0454203001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 Sharpsteen Rd was $8,056 with exemptions applied.
Source: Tompkins County and Groton Town assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| County Subdivision | Groton Town |
| Unified School District | Groton Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,056.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $316,000 Land $39,000 Building $277,000 | $316,000 Land $39,000 Building $277,000 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $275,000 Land $39,000 Building $236,000 | $275,000 Land $39,000 Building $236,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 197 Sharpsteen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 17, 2025 · 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 Claims | 2 (1981–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 197 Sharpsteen 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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