Tompkins County and Newfield Town property record for 256 Benjamin Hill Rd, Newfield, NY 14867
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,022 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 4.08 acres (177,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,855 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503400 21.-1-8.21 |
| Primary APN | 503400 21.-1-8.21 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,022 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,119 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 903 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 177,725 sqft (4.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 357 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 256 BENJAMIN HILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEWFIELD |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14867-9605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.021 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | NEWFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
Source: Tompkins County and Newfield Town records · APN 503400 21.-1-8.21
Assessment roll updated May 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 BENJAMIN HILL RD, NEWFIELD, NY 14867-9605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 08, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 08, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016 / 7778 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 06, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2016007778 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Property Address | 256 BENJAMIN HILL RD, NEWFIELD, NY 14867-9605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 08, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001707 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-01707 |
| Name | CHEMUNG CANAL TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 289 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2046 |
Source: Tompkins County and Newfield Town records · Assessment roll updated May 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| County Subdivision | Newfield Town |
| Unified School District | Newfield Central School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,855.00 | $245,000 (+20.1%) Land $16,600 Building $228,400 | $245,000 (+20.1%) Land $16,600 Building $228,400 |
| 2023 | Veteran's exemption | $204,000 Land $16,600 Building $187,400 | $204,000 Land $16,600 Building $187,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2015–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · other causes |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband Fiber Holding Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 12 locations within half a mile of this property.
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