40 James St, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Property Records

Montgomery County and Amsterdam City property record for 40 James St, Amsterdam, NY 12010

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details6 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,088 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Foreclosure
Jul 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN270100 56.9-2-28

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN270100 56.9-2-28
Alternative APNs
  • 010005600900020280000000
  • 0184130

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,200 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area1,100 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,100 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area5,500 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area460 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area250 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number0184130
Street Address40 JAMES ST
CityAMSTERDAM
StateNY
Zip12010-5024
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code03 - MULTI
Legal DescriptionRES 2 G L 35 X 110
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number28.000
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY NY
Township / Civil DivisionAMSTERDAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract70800

Owner

Source: Montgomery County and Amsterdam City records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address61 CHURCH ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-4424
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 12, 2025Public Action, Foreclosure
Jul 7, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
TRUSTCO BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 12, 2025
Deed SaleSep 12, 2025
Prior SaleJul 7, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20253085
Prior Transfer DateSep 9, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc0000000085
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY NY
Recording DateSep 12, 2025
Property Address40 JAMES ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-5024
Document Number0000000085
Instrument DateSep 9, 2025
Instrument2025-3085
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address61 CHURCH ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-4424

July 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY NY
Recording DateJul 7, 2025
Property Address40 JAMES ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-5024
Document Number0000000210
Instrument DateJul 7, 2025
Instrument2025-2210
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1459 VAN CORTLAND ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1435

Mortgage

Document Number0000000211
DateJul 7, 2025
Instrument2025-2211
Lender
NameTRUSTCO BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2055

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Montgomery County and Amsterdam City assessment roll, as of May 11, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
MunicipalityAmsterdam City
CountyMontgomery County
Unified School DistrictAmsterdam City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,088.00 (+30.14%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption
2025$836.00 (-60.29%)$40,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $35,800$117,647 (+14.71%) Land $12,353 Building $105,294
2024$2,105.00 (+189.55%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$40,000 (-) Land $4,200 Building $35,800$102,564 (+10.26%) Land $10,769 Building $91,795
2023$40,000 Land $4,200 Building $35,800$93,023 Land $9,767 Building $83,256
2020$727.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2022

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAMSTERDAM (C)
serves 20,700 people · EPA ID NY2800136
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead14 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Apr 2022
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 594 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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