Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town property record for 261 Master St, Valley Falls, NY 12185
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 4,121 sqft · built 1779 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,081 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 384289 23.-2-2.112 |
| Primary APN | 384289 23.-2-2.112 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,121 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,372 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,749 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1779 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1779 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Lot Width | 306 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 221 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 221 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 765 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 MASTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | VALLEY FALLS |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12185 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.112 |
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHAGHTICOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 51901 |
261 Master St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 MASTER ST, VALLEY FALLS, NY 12185 |
| 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 Master St was $7,081 with exemptions applied, up 1.2% from the year before.
Source: Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town assessment roll, as of May 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| County Subdivision | Schaghticoke Town |
| Unified School District | Hoosic Valley Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,081.00 (+1.24%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $6,994.00 | $52,000 Land $9,000 Building $43,000 | $365,169 Land $63,202 Building $301,967 |
| 2023 | $52,000 Land $9,000 Building $43,000 | $323,988 Land $56,075 Building $267,913 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Master St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 12, 2016 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 Master 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 | 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) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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