Onondaga County and Syracuse City property record for 252 Empire Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 923 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $89,900 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $937 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 311500 073.-18-12.0 |
| Primary APN | 311500 073.-18-12.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 923 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 637 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 286 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 167 sqft |
| Canopy | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1326203300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 EMPIRE AVE |
| City | SYRACUSE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13207-2433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BL7 TR WALNUT GR 42X100 WH |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SYRACUSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 6000 |
Source: Onondaga County and Syracuse City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 EMPIRE AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13207-2433 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202118102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 252 EMPIRE AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13207-2433 |
| Document Number | 2021000018102 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210-00018102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 3373 DEPOT RD, AUBURN, NY 13021-9447 |
| Document Number | 21000018103 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 210-00018103 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Onondaga County and Syracuse City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga County |
| Municipality | Syracuse City |
| Unified School District | Syracuse City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $937.00 | $37,000 (-) Land $6,700 Building $30,300 | $64,348 (+12.17%) Land $11,652 Building $52,696 |
| 2023 | $37,000 Land $6,700 Building $30,300 | $57,364 Land $10,388 Building $46,976 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Claims | 2 (2009–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2014 |
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.
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 | 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 | SYRACUSE CITY serves 192,000 people · EPA ID NY3304334 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a water quality violation still open.
| Water Quality | Failure to filter currently in violation since Mar 2025 Treatment failure not recorded as resolved · Mar 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 522 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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