Essex County and Moriah Town property record for 451 Switchback Rd, Port Henry, NY 12974
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,309 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 12.6 acres (548,856 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,152 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Transfer Jan 2017 Transfer |
| APN | 153600 97.5-3-1.000 |
| Primary APN | 153600 97.5-3-1.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,309 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 429 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 548,856 sqft (12.6 acres) |
| Garage Area | 176 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 304 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 655J111114 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 451 SWITCHBACK RD |
| City | PORT HENRY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12974-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 15 SMALLS 1282/168 LIFE USE TO WM & IRENE MCDONOUGH |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MORIAH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 961002 |
Source: Essex County and Moriah Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 449 SWITCHBACK RD, PORT HENRY, NY 12974-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 23, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001689/000000015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 451 SWITCHBACK RD, PORT HENRY, NY 12974-1527 |
| Document Number | 0000001888/0000000022 |
| Book / Page | 0000001888 / 0000000022 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4120 MAIN ST, PORT HENRY, NY 12974-1452 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 451 SWITCHBACK RD, PORT HENRY, NY 12974-1527 |
| Document Number | 0000001862/0000000241 |
| Book / Page | 0000001862 / 0000000241 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4120 MAIN ST, PORT HENRY, NY 12974-1452 |
Source: Essex County and Moriah Town assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Moriah Town |
| Unified School District | Moriah Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,152.00 (-23.29%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,109.00 (+203.7%) | $166,090 (+13.14%) Land $51,200 Building $114,890 | $166,090 (-15.13%) Land $51,200 Building $114,890 |
| 2023 | $146,800 (-) Land $28,500 Building $118,300 | $195,700 (+25.31%) Land $37,994 Building $157,706 | |
| 2022 | $1,353.00 (-55.76%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $146,800 Land $28,500 Building $118,300 | $156,170 Land $30,319 Building $125,851 |
| 2020 | $3,058.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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