Montgomery County and Minden Town property record for 257 Hess Rd, Fort Plain, NY 13339
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,383 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Nov 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 273089 92.-1-33.2 |
| Primary APN | 273089 92.-1-33.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Lot Width | 256 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 257 HESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | FORT PLAIN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13339-4621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CONF |
| Legal Description | ALSO QDEED BK498 PG332 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33.002 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MINDEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3096 |
| Census Tract | 72500 |
257 Hess Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Montgomery County and Minden Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 HESS RD, FORT PLAIN, NY 13339-4621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Public Action, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262662 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 257 HESS RD, FORT PLAIN, NY 13339-4621 |
| Document Number | 0000002662 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 257 HESS RD, FORT PLAIN, NY 13339-4621 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Property Address | 257 HESS RD, FORT PLAIN, NY 13339-4621 |
| Document Number | 0000000074 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-4074 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 133 HESS RD, FORT PLAIN, NY 13339-4619 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 257 HESS RD, FORT PLAIN, NY 13339-4621 |
| Document Number | 0000000284 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-2284 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Hess Rd was $1,383, down 43.8% from the year before.
Source: Montgomery County and Minden Town assessment roll, as of May 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Montgomery County |
| County Subdivision | Minden Town |
| Unified School District | Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,383.00 (-43.83%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,462.00 | $91,000 Land $17,400 Building $73,600 | $133,824 Land $25,588 Building $108,236 |
| 2023 | $88,200 (+1.97%) Land $17,400 Building $70,800 | $110,250 (+17.26%) Land $21,750 Building $88,500 | |
| 2022 | $86,500 Land $15,700 Building $70,800 | $94,022 Land $17,065 Building $76,957 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Hess Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2022 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · Severe Storms 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 257 Hess 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
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