Otsego County and Middlefield Town property record for 281 Skillen Rd, Cooperstown, NY 13326
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,247 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 9.1 acres (396,396 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,586 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363889 86.00-1-5.01 |
| Primary APN | 363889 86.00-1-5.01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,247 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,247 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Rustic |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 396,396 sqft (9.1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 476 ft Width |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 165 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 1,092 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 059200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 SKILLEN RD |
| City | COOPERSTOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 986 0 0 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.001 |
| Jurisdiction | OTSEGO NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 590102 |
281 Skillen Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2016.
Source: Otsego County and Middlefield Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 SKILLEN RD, COOPERSTOWN, NY 13326 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016 / 6513 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OTSEGO NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 281 SKILLEN RD, COOPERSTOWN, NY 13326 |
| Document Number | 0000005413 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 995 AMSTERDAM AVE NEW YORK NY 100252264, NEW YORK, NY 10025-2264 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Skillen Rd was $2,586, down 41.5% from the year before.
Source: Otsego County and Middlefield Town assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego County |
| County Subdivision | Middlefield Town |
| Unified School District | Cooperstown Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,586.00 (-41.48%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,419.00 | $90,400 Land $14,000 Building $76,400 | $188,333 Land $29,167 Building $159,166 |
| 2023 | $90,400 Land $14,000 Building $76,400 | $155,060 Land $24,014 Building $131,046 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Skillen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 281 Skillen 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| OEConnect Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Spectrum Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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