Onondaga County and Geddes Town property record for 226 Benham Ave, Syracuse, NY 13219
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,156 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 313289 042.-04-17.0 |
| Primary APN | 313289 042.-04-17.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 226 BENHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SYRACUSE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13219-2518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | ARDMORE-HEIGHTS LT P143 & 1107065 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | GEDDES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 13200 |
226 Benham Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: Onondaga County and Geddes Town records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 BENHAM AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13219-2518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5391 / 202 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005378/000000082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Benham Ave was $5,156.
Source: Onondaga County and Geddes Town assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga County |
| County Subdivision | Geddes Town |
| Unified School District | West Genesee Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,156.00 | $88,700 (-) Land $15,800 Building $72,900 | $179,627 (+17.46%) Land $31,997 Building $147,630 |
| 2024 | $88,700 (-) Land $15,800 Building $72,900 | $152,931 (+7.76%) Land $27,241 Building $125,690 | |
| 2023 | $88,700 Land $15,800 Building $72,900 | $141,920 Land $25,280 Building $116,640 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 226 Benham Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 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 | 1 in force |
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 226 Benham Ave is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | OCWA public/private · serves 350,000 people · EPA ID NY3304336 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 351 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 Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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