Sullivan County and Bethel Town property record for 40 E Read Ave, Bethel, NY 12720
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 650 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,738 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 482000 47.-21-4 |
| Primary APN | 482000 47.-21-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 15,000 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 412 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 E READ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHEL |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | SEC C 165-170 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SULLIVAN NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BETHEL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 952000 |
40 E Read Ave, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2010.
Source: Sullivan County and Bethel Town records, as of April 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1304 DORSET DR, TARRYTOWN, NY 10591-5030 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2010 / 53141 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 E Read Ave was $1,738.
Source: Sullivan County and Bethel Town assessment roll, as of April 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan County |
| County Subdivision | Bethel Town |
| Unified School District | Monticello Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,738.00 | $33,600 Land $11,800 Building $21,800 | $99,000 Land $34,768 Building $64,232 |
| 2023 | $33,600 Land $11,800 Building $21,800 | $85,500 Land $30,027 Building $55,473 | |
| 2021 | $1,808.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 40 E Read Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1983–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · 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 40 E Read 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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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