Onondaga County and Clay Town property record for 5238 Bear Rd, Syracuse, NY 13212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.247 acres (10,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $279,900 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,088 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Sep 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 312489 100.-01-05.0 |
| Primary APN | 312489 100.-01-05.0 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 10,792 sqft (0.247 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 452 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5238 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 | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CLAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 11022 |
5238 Bear Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Onondaga County and Clay Town records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5238 BEAR RD, SYRACUSE, NY 13212-1214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit EMPOWER FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202332147 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5238 BEAR RD, N SYRACUSE, NY 13212-1214 |
| Document Number | 2023000032147 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230-00032147 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 57 OSWEGO ST, BALDWINSVILLE, NY 13027-2420 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Property Address | 5238 BEAR RD, N SYRACUSE, NY 13212-1214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2022000036327 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220-00036327 |
| Name | EMPOWER FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 5238 Bear Rd was $6,088 with exemptions applied.
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 | $6,088.00 | $6,000 Land $600 Building $5,400 | $250,000 Land $25,000 Building $225,000 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $6,000 (-) Land $600 Building $5,400 | $201,342 (+12.08%) Land $20,134 Building $181,208 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $6,000 Land $600 Building $5,400 | $179,641 Land $17,964 Building $161,677 |
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 5238 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 5238 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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