Albany County and Bethlehem Town property record for 285 Elsmere Ave, Delmar, NY 12054
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,104 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012200 97.05-4-29 |
| Primary APN | 012200 97.05-4-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,062 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 257 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 926 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09700500040290000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 ELSMERE AVE |
| City | DELMAR |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12054-9751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Description | ELSMERE |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHLEHEM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 14203 |
285 Elsmere Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Albany County and Bethlehem Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 110 WINOOSKI FALLS WAY, 300, WINOOSKI, VT 05404-2283 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRUSTCO BANK |
| May 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MID HUDSON VALLEY FCU |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 25, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202610856 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 285 ELSMERE AVE, DELMAR, NY 12054-9751 |
| Document Number | 0000010856 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $242,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Document Number | 0000010857, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610857 |
| Name | TRUSTCO BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 5, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Property Address | 285 ELSMERE AVE, DELMAR, NY 12054-9751 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 ELSMERE AVE, DELMAR, NY 12054-9751 |
| Document Number | 0000000155 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | R2023-8155 |
| Name | MID HUDSON VALLEY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KINGSTON, NY 12401 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 15, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 285 ELSMERE AVE, DELMAR, NY 12054-9751 |
| Document Number | 0000008670 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | R2023-18670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 ELSMERE AVE, DELMAR, NY 12054-9751 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 285 ELSMERE AVE, DELMAR, NY 12054-9751 |
| Document Number | 0020181444 |
| Book / Page | 002018 / 011444 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 285 ELSMERE AVE DELMAR NY 120549798, DELMAR, NY 12054-9798 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Elsmere Ave was $8,104, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: Albany County and Bethlehem Town assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| County Subdivision | Bethlehem Town |
| Unified School District | Bethlehem Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,104.00 (+7.27%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,555.00 | $243,000 Land $68,000 Building $175,000 | $379,688 Land $106,250 Building $273,438 |
| 2023 | $229,000 (-) Land $68,000 Building $161,000 | $305,333 (+14.67%) Land $90,667 Building $214,666 | |
| 2022 | $229,000 Land $68,000 Building $161,000 | $266,279 Land $79,070 Building $187,209 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 285 Elsmere Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · 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 | 1 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 285 Elsmere Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 93% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | BETHLEHEM WD NO 1 serves 31,000 people · EPA ID NY0100191 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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