23 James St, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Property Records

Montgomery County and Amsterdam City property record for 23 James St, Amsterdam, NY 12010

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 2,814 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.137 acres (6,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$40,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,504 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`270100 56.9-1-54`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`270100 56.9-1-54`
Alternative APNs	`010005600900010540000000` `0182250`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,814 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,407 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,407 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	6,000 sqft (0.137 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	642 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	0182250
Street Address	23 JAMES ST
City	AMSTERDAM
State	NY
Zip	12010-5007
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	03 - MULTI
Legal Description	H L 50 X 120
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	54.000
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY NY
Township / Civil Division	AMSTERDAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	70800

Owner

23 James St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2018.

Source: Montgomery County and Amsterdam City records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	190 LOG CITY RD, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-7400
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2018 / 80136
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MONTGOMERY NY
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2018
Property Address	23 JAMES ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-5007
Document Number	0000080136
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2018
Instrument	80136
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 30, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	190 LOG CITY RD AMSTERDAM NY 120107400, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-7400

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 23 James St was $2,504, up 139.4% from the year before.

Source: Montgomery County and Amsterdam City assessment roll, as of May 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
Municipality	Amsterdam City
County	Montgomery County
Unified School District	Amsterdam City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,504.00 (+139.39%)
2025	$1,046.00	$50,000 Land $4,800 Building $45,200	$147,059 Land $14,118 Building $132,941
2023		$50,000 Land $4,800 Building $45,200	$116,279 Land $11,163 Building $105,116
2020	$1,262.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 23 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2022

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 23 James 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

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 System	AMSTERDAM (C) serves 20,700 people · EPA ID NY2800136
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	14 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Apr 2022
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 594 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30