Washington County and Jackson Town property record for 254 Shields Rd, Cambridge, NY 12816
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,866 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 534200 231.2-1-8 |
| Primary APN | 534200 231.2-1-8 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Cabin | 468 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 925J100223 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 254 SHIELDS RD |
| City | CAMBRIDGE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Description | COT & LOT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON NY |
| Township / Civil Division | JACKSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 91000 |
254 Shields Rd, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2004.
Source: Washington County and Jackson Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 BURTONWOOD PL, DELMAR, NY 12054-1003 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 958 / 89 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 23, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009580089 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 254 SHIELDS RD, CAMBRIDGE, NY 12816 |
| Document Number | 236 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-4236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 22 BEECH RD, LEBANON, CT 06249-2100 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 254 Shields Rd was $2,866, up 6.2% from the year before.
Source: Washington County and Jackson Town assessment roll, as of April 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Washington County |
| County Subdivision | Jackson Town |
| Unified School District | Cambridge Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,866.00 (+6.23%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,698.00 | $110,000 (-) Land $25,000 Building $85,000 | $135,802 (+8.64%) Land $30,864 Building $104,938 |
| 2024 | $110,000 (-) Land $25,000 Building $85,000 | $125,000 (+2.27%) Land $28,409 Building $96,591 | |
| 2023 | $110,000 Land $25,000 Building $85,000 | $122,222 Land $27,778 Building $94,444 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 254 Shields Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 20, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1989) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1989 · other causes |
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 254 Shields Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 91% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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