Essex County and Schroon Town property record for 255 Shore Rd, Severance, NY 12872
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 5.19 acres (226,076 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,230 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Sale Jan 2021 Sale |
| APN | 695L103812 |
| Primary APN | 695L103812 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,207 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 210 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 226,076 sqft (5.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 240 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 252 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 695L103812 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 SHORE RD |
| City | SEVERANCE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12872 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 99 PARADOX TCT BLDG 2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38.031 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHROON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 961300 |
255 Shore Rd, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Essex County and Schroon Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3614 S CREEK RD, HAMBURG, NY 14075-6151 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2025 | Executor's Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002191/74 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 255 SHORE RD, SEVERANCE, NY 12872 |
| Document Number | 0002191/74 |
| Book / Page | 2191 / 74 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2025-195 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3614 S CREEK RD, HAMBURG, NY 14075-6151 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 255 SHORE RD, SEVERANCE, NY 12872 |
| Document Number | 0002018/88 |
| Book / Page | 2018 / 88 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021-048 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2410 SILVERSIDE RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19810-4521 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Shore Rd was $6,230, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Schroon Town assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Schroon Town |
| Unified School District | Schroon Lake Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,230.00 (+0.53%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,197.00 | $499,700 Land $353,000 Building $146,700 | $499,700 Land $353,000 Building $146,700 |
| 2023 | $406,300 (+15.99%) Land $330,900 Building $75,400 | $406,300 (+15.99%) Land $330,900 Building $75,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,475.00 | $350,300 Land $300,800 Building $49,500 | $350,300 Land $300,800 Building $49,500 |
| 2020 | $5,691.00 |
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 255 Shore Rd; there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1987–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2019 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 255 Shore 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| SLICFiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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