259 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY 13820 Property Records

Otsego County and Oneonta City property record for 259 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY 13820

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details3 bd · 4 ba · 3,111 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$159,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill$6,962 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN361200 299.12-1-11

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN361200 299.12-1-11
Alternative APNs
  • 120029901200010110000000
  • 3911 0502

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,111 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,396 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,372 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area343 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Lot Dimensions165 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area432 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area196 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number3911 0502
Street Address259 CHESTNUT ST
CityONEONTA
StateNY
Zip13820-1347
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code420
Legal DescriptionBENEFICIARY> MERLE KELLER
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number11.000
JurisdictionOTSEGO NY
Township / Civil DivisionONEONTA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1031
Census Tract591100

Owner

Source: Otsego County and Oneonta City records, as of April 30, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 392, ONEONTA, NY 13820-0392
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 12, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018818
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionOTSEGO NY
Recording DateFeb 21, 2018
Property Address259 CHESTNUT ST, ONEONTA, NY 13820-1347
Document Number0000000818
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2018
Instrument818
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 392 ONEONTA NY 138200392, ONEONTA, NY 13820-0392

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Otsego County and Oneonta City assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyOtsego County
MunicipalityOneonta City
Unified School DistrictOneonta City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,962.00$182,000 (-) Land $18,700 Building $163,300$256,338 (+14.08%) Land $26,338 Building $230,000
2023$182,000 Land $18,700 Building $163,300$224,691 Land $23,086 Building $201,605

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 20, 2017 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims11 (1978–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 11
Most Recent ClaimSep 2011 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jun 2006 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemONEONTA CITY
serves 15,954 people · EPA ID NY3800154
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead6 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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