Otsego County and Oneonta City property record for 261 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY 13820
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,554 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 361200 299.12-1-7 |
| Primary APN | 361200 299.12-1-7 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 920 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3911 0503 |
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| Street Address | 261 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | ONEONTA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13820-1360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 420 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | OTSEGO NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ONEONTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 591100 |
261 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Otsego County and Oneonta City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 CHESTNUT ST, ONEONTA, NY 13820-1360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Chestnut St was $4,554 with exemptions applied, up 37.8% from the year before.
Source: Otsego County and Oneonta City assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego County |
| Municipality | Oneonta City |
| Unified School District | Oneonta City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,554.00 (+37.79%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,305.00 | $117,000 Land $31,200 Building $85,800 | $164,789 Land $43,944 Building $120,845 |
| 2023 | $117,000 Land $31,200 Building $85,800 | $144,444 Land $38,518 Building $105,926 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 20, 2017 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee |
| 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 261 Chestnut St 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ONEONTA CITY serves 15,954 people · EPA ID NY3800154 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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