Essex County and Moriah Town property record for 497 Switchback Rd, Port Henry, NY 12974
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,561 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 18.2 acres (792,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,260 (2026) |
| APN | 655J113114 |
| Primary APN | 655J113114 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,561 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 345 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 792,792 sqft (18.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Canopy | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 655J113114 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 497 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 | 23 SMALLS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.020 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Township / Civil Division | MORIAH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 961002 |
497 Switchback Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2007.
Source: Essex County and Moriah Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 497 SWITCHBACK RD, PORT HENRY, NY 12974-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001532/000000032 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 497 Switchback Rd was $2,260 with exemptions applied, up 252.6% from the year before.
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 | $2,260.00 (+252.57%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $641.00 | $138,465 Land $57,300 Building $81,165 | $138,465 Land $57,300 Building $81,165 |
| 2023 | $82,400 (-) Land $36,400 Building $46,000 | $109,900 (+25.37%) Land $48,548 Building $61,352 | |
| 2022 | $672.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $82,400 Land $36,400 Building $46,000 | $87,660 Land $38,724 Building $48,936 |
| 2020 | $684.00 |
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 497 Switchback Rd.
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 497 Switchback 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 | 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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