Tioga County and Nichols Town property record for 4961 E River Rd, Nichols, NY 13812
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,177 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 492889 138.00-1-18 |
| Primary APN | 492889 138.00-1-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 182 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 00000000712 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4961 E RIVER RD |
| City | NICHOLS |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13812-3319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ZONE |
| Legal Description | DEED DATE 08-11-95 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TIOGA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | NICHOLS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5002 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
4961 E River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Tioga County and Nichols Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4961 E RIVER RD, NICHOLS, NY 13812-3319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 19962 / 6001 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014540/000000200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4961 E River Rd was $4,177, up 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Tioga County and Nichols Town assessment roll, as of May 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tioga County |
| County Subdivision | Nichols Town |
| Unified School District | Owego-Apalachin Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,177.00 (+0.46%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,158.00 | $30,000 Land $3,000 Building $27,000 | $172,612 Land $17,261 Building $155,351 |
| 2023 | $30,000 (-) Land $3,000 Building $27,000 | $142,857 (+16.19%) Land $14,286 Building $128,571 | |
| 2022 | $30,000 Land $3,000 Building $27,000 | $122,951 Land $12,295 Building $110,656 | |
| 2019 | $1,430.00 |
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 4961 E River Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 31, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1996–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee |
| 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 4961 E River Rd 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Zeta Broadband Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Fiberspark Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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