Columbia County and Germantown Town property record for 495 Hover Ave, Germantown, NY 12526
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,421 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 1.52 acres (66,211 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,827 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale Sep 2017 Sale |
| APN | 103600 158.4-3-26 |
| Primary APN | 103600 158.4-3-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,421 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,656 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 765 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 66,211 sqft (1.52 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 646 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 495 HOVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GERMANTOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12526-5323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26.000 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | GERMANTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
495 Hover Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Columbia County and Germantown Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 SKIBA RD, PINE PLAINS, NY 12567-6001 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202420240007530 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1002 / 420 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 23, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0004510607 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 495 HOVER AVE, GERMANTOWN, NY 12526-5323 |
| Document Number | 0000011867 |
| Book / Page | 948 / 582 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210011867 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 MAIN ST, GERMANTOWN, NY 12526-5332 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 495 HOVER AVE, GERMANTOWN, NY 12526-5323 |
| Document Number | 0000008504 |
| Book / Page | 000853 / 000086 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 8504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $720.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 131 RIVERSIDE DR #10D NEW YORK NY 100243714, 10D, NEW YORK, NY 10024-3714 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 495 Hover Ave was $11,827, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Columbia County and Germantown Town assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia County |
| County Subdivision | Germantown Town |
| Unified School District | Germantown Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,827.00 (+0.9%) | ||
| 2025 | $11,721.00 | $540,750 Land $45,800 Building $494,950 | $916,525 Land $77,627 Building $838,898 |
| 2023 | $540,750 Land $45,800 Building $494,950 | $751,042 Land $63,611 Building $687,431 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 495 Hover Ave.
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.
Wildfire risk around 495 Hover Ave 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 82 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GTel Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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