Columbia County and Ghent Town property record for 5 Library Pl, Chatham, NY 12037
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,639 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,928 (2026) |
| APN | 103801 66.9-3-42 |
| Primary APN | 103801 66.9-3-42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,639 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 465 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 303 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 56 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 231 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 323 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5 LIBRARY PL |
|---|---|
| City | CHATHAM |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12037-1219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 05 - COMME |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42.000 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | GHENT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
5 Library Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2009.
Source: Columbia County and Ghent Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 LIBRARY PL, CHATHAM, NY 12037-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 670 / 1472 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Library Pl was $4,928 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Columbia County and Ghent Town assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia County |
| County Subdivision | Ghent Town |
| Municipality | Chatham Village |
| Unified School District | Chatham Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,928.00 (+1.9%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,836.00 | $236,100 Land $22,000 Building $214,100 | $306,623 Land $28,571 Building $278,052 |
| 2023 | $236,100 Land $22,000 Building $214,100 | $248,526 Land $23,158 Building $225,368 |
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 5 Library Pl; there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2009.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2009–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · other causes |
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 5 Library Pl 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CHATHAM VILLAGE serves 2,156 people · EPA ID NY1000234 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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