Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 494 Wemple Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.37 acres (59,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $222,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,576 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 57.-5-10.2 |
| Primary APN | 422800 57.-5-10.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 324 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 59,677 sqft (1.37 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 494 WEMPLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12306-5450 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.002 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 32601 |
494 Wemple Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 WEMPLE RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-5450 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202347987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2114 / 368 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 494 WEMPLE RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-5450 |
| Document Number | 0000038999 |
| Book / Page | 2064 / 700 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202138999 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Title Company | PRIORITY 1 ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 N BALLSTON AVE, SCOTIA, NY 12302-2427 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 927 SHARDON CT, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-6719 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 494 Wemple Rd was $4,576, down 7.2% from the year before.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| County Subdivision | Rotterdam Town |
| Unified School District | Schalmont Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,576.00 (-7.24%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,933.00 | $123,000 Land $54,200 Building $68,800 | $189,200 Land $83,371 Building $105,829 |
| 2023 | $123,000 Land $54,200 Building $68,800 | $161,800 Land $71,297 Building $90,503 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 494 Wemple Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1999–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 494 Wemple Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 91% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | ROTTERDAM WD #5 serves 28,000 people · EPA ID NY4600069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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