Onondaga County and Syracuse City property record for 421 Helen St, Syracuse, NY 13203
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,171 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,060 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,944 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 311500 013.-22-03.0 |
| Primary APN | 311500 013.-22-03.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,171 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 819 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 351 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,060 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 164 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0438006200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 HELEN ST |
| City | SYRACUSE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13203-1247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 01 - NOT Z |
| Legal Description | LOT22 BL622 TR C&D ADD 44X115 WH FP 42 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SYRACUSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
421 Helen St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.
Source: Onondaga County and Syracuse City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 HELEN ST, SYRACUSE, NY 13203-1247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202319138 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 421 HELEN ST, SYRACUSE, NY 13203-1247 |
| Document Number | 2023000019138 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230-00019138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 122 NEWBURY HOLLOW LN, SYRACUSE, NY 13210-4193 |
| Document Number | 23000019139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 230-00019139 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Helen St was $1,944.
Source: Onondaga County and Syracuse City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga County |
| Municipality | Syracuse City |
| Unified School District | Syracuse City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,944.00 | $78,000 Land $10,300 Building $67,700 | $135,652 Land $17,913 Building $117,739 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $63,000 (-) Land $10,300 Building $52,700 | $97,674 (+6.98%) Land $15,969 Building $81,705 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $63,000 Land $10,300 Building $52,700 | $91,304 Land $14,927 Building $76,377 |
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 421 Helen St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 421 Helen St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SYRACUSE CITY serves 192,000 people · EPA ID NY3304334 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a water quality violation still open.
| Water Quality | Failure to filter currently in violation since Mar 2025 Treatment failure not recorded as resolved · Mar 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 781 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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