Cortland County and Homer Town property record for 40 James St, Homer, NY 13077
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,301 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.162 acres (7,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $29,900 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,849 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 113001 66.82-01-02.000 |
| Primary APN | 113001 66.82-01-02.000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,301 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,301 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,087 sqft (0.162 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 70.1 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 289 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | HOMER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13077-1313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 07 - MIXED |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | CORTLAND NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HOMER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 970300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old Homer Village Historic District listed 1973 · 176 contributing resources · NRIS 73001176 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
40 James St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Cortland County and Homer Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 CLEVELAND ST, CORTLAND, NY 13045-2332 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10222 / 81003 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 James St was $1,849, up 132.9% from the year before.
Source: Cortland County and Homer Town assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland County |
| County Subdivision | Homer Town |
| Municipality | Homer Village |
| Unified School District | Homer Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,849.00 (+132.87%) | ||
| 2025 | $794.00 | $48,300 Land $8,200 Building $40,100 | $72,090 Land $12,239 Building $59,851 |
| 2023 | $838.00 | $48,300 Land $8,200 Building $40,100 | $70,000 Land $11,884 Building $58,116 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 11, 2016 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1981–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · 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 James St 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 | HOMER VILLAGE-NEWTON WATER WORKS serves 4,368 people · EPA ID NY1101757 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 11 mg/L (2023–2025) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Point Broadband.
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