Essex County and Elizabethtown Town property record for 249 Brainards Forge Rd, Westport, NY 12993
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 760 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 202 acres (8,829,612 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $5,190 (2026) |
| APN | 152400 56.4-2-7.000 |
| Primary APN | 152400 56.4-2-7.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,829,612 sqft (202 acres) |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 595J103712 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 BRAINARDS FORGE RD |
| City | WESTPORT |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12993-4404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 227 IRON ORE TRACT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ELIZABETHTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 960901 |
249 Brainards Forge Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2002.
Source: Essex County and Elizabethtown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 98, ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 12932-0098 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1329 / 62 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Brainards Forge Rd was $5,190, up 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Elizabethtown Town assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Elizabethtown Town |
| Unified School District | Boquet Valley Central School District at Elizabethtown-Lewis-Westport (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,190.00 (+0.64%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,157.00 | $217,200 Land $217,200 | $217,200 Land $217,200 |
| 2023 | $217,200 (-) Land $217,200 | $249,700 (+14.96%) Land $249,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,858.00 | $217,200 Land $217,200 | $217,200 Land $217,200 |
| 2020 | $4,862.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 249 Brainards Forge Rd; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2019.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2019–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · river or lake 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 249 Brainards Forge 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.
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