Delaware County and Sidney Town property record for 279 Bird Ave, Sidney, NY 13838
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,498 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125001 115.20-2-27 |
| Primary APN | 125001 115.20-2-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 34.8 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 200 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 08201540021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 BIRD AVE |
| City | SIDNEY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13838-1548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | SHERWOOD HGTS L-25 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27.000 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SIDNEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
279 Bird Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Delaware County and Sidney Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 BIRD AVE, SIDNEY, NY 13838-1548 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 001711/283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE NY |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 279 BIRD AVE, SIDNEY, NY 13838-1548 |
| Document Number | 001711/283 |
| Book / Page | 1711 / 283 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3832 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 279 BIRD AVE, SIDNEY, NY 13838-1548 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Bird Ave was $3,498 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Delaware County and Sidney Town assessment roll, as of April 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware County |
| County Subdivision | Sidney Town |
| Municipality | Sidney Village |
| Unified School District | Sidney Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,498.00 (+1.51%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,446.00 | $61,050 Land $10,000 Building $51,050 | $122,100 Land $20,000 Building $102,100 |
| 2023 | $61,050 (-) Land $10,000 Building $51,050 | $104,300 (+9.79%) Land $17,084 Building $87,216 | |
| 2022 | $61,050 Land $10,000 Building $51,050 | $95,000 Land $15,561 Building $79,439 | |
| 2021 | $1,803.00 (-30.97%) | ||
| 2020 | $2,612.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Bird Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 13, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 279 Bird Ave 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SIDNEY VILLAGE serves 3,800 people · EPA ID NY1200270 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 30 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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
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