Onondaga County and Clay Town property record for 5228 Bear Rd, Syracuse, NY 13212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,028 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,689 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 312489 100.-01-04.2 |
| Primary APN | 312489 100.-01-04.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,028 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 692 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 336 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 452 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5228 BEAR RD |
|---|---|
| City | SYRACUSE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13212-1214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | FL 78 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.002 |
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 11022 |
5228 Bear Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2018 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Onondaga County and Clay Town records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5228 BEAR RD, SYRACUSE, NY 13212-1214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038860 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5228 BEAR RD, NORTH SYRACUSE, NY 13212-1214 |
| Document Number | 18000038860 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 180-00038860 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5228 BEAR RD, NORTH SYRACUSE, NY 13212-1214 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5228 Bear Rd was $3,689 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Onondaga County and Clay Town assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga County |
| County Subdivision | Clay Town |
| Unified School District | North Syracuse Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,689.00 | $3,300 Land $600 Building $2,700 | $137,500 Land $25,000 Building $112,500 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $3,300 Land $600 Building $2,700 | $110,738 Land $20,134 Building $90,604 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5228 Bear Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 5228 Bear 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 | 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 | OCWA public/private · serves 350,000 people · EPA ID NY3304336 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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