Onondaga County and Syracuse City property record for 511 Cortland Ave, Syracuse, NY 13205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,885 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,270 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 311500 086.-12-12.0 |
| Primary APN | 311500 086.-12-12.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 938 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 938 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,885 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 47.5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 283 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1219002400 |
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| Street Address | 511 CORTLAND AVE |
| City | SYRACUSE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13205-1034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | BL1OO7 TR FURMAN 47.5OX166 ANG BR HXGAR FP |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SYRACUSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 5200 |
Source: Onondaga County and Syracuse City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 CORTLAND AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13205-1034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Property Address | 511 CORTLAND AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13205-1034 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 19000025437 |
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| Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190-00025437 |
| Name | EMPOWER FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
Source: Onondaga County and Syracuse City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga County |
| Municipality | Syracuse City |
| Unified School District | Syracuse City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,270.00 | $49,500 (-) Land $3,700 Building $45,800 | $86,087 (+12.17%) Land $6,435 Building $79,652 |
| 2023 | $49,500 Land $3,700 Building $45,800 | $76,744 Land $5,736 Building $71,008 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | SYRACUSE CITY serves 192,000 people · EPA ID NY3304334 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a water quality violation still open.
| Water Quality | Failure to filter currently in violation since Mar 2025 Treatment failure not recorded as resolved · Mar 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 542 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 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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