Albany County and Berne Town property record for 256 Simons Rd, Altamont, NY 12009
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,995 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 4.53 acres (197,327 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $89,500 (Jan 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $4,565 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012000 69.-2-5 |
| Primary APN | 012000 69.-2-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,995 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,995 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 197,327 sqft (4.53 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 555 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06900000020050000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 SIMONS RD |
| City | ALTAMONT |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12009-2837 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RAF |
| Legal Description | 1.-38-4 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 14801 |
256 Simons Rd, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in January 1992 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Albany County and Berne Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 SIMONS RD, ALTAMONT, NY 12009-2837 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2452 / 353 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Property Address | 256 SIMONS RD, ALTAMONT, NY 12009-2837 |
| Document Number | 0000006077 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | SINGLESOURCE PROPERTY SOLUTION, SINGLESOURCE PROP SOLUTION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 SIMONS RD ALTAMONT NY 120092837, ALTAMONT, NY 12009-2837 |
| Document Number | 0000006077 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6077 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 18, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Simons Rd was $4,565 with a homeowner's exemption, up 69.2% from the year before.
Source: Albany County and Berne Town assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| County Subdivision | Berne Town |
| Unified School District | Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,565.00 (+69.2%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,698.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,000 Land $15,300 Building $83,700 | $260,526 Land $40,263 Building $220,263 |
| 2023 | $99,000 (-) Land $15,300 Building $83,700 | $230,233 (+16.28%) Land $35,581 Building $194,652 | |
| 2022 | $99,000 Land $15,300 Building $83,700 | $198,000 Land $30,600 Building $167,400 | |
| 2021 | $2,426.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Simons Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · 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 Policies | 3 in force |
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 256 Simons 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 | 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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