Columbia County and Copake Town property record for 53 Birch Rd, Copake, NY 12516
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,565 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| APN | 103200 176.1-5-15 |
| Primary APN | 103200 176.1-5-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 695 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 53 BIRCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | COPAKE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12516-1032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 07 - MIXED |
| Legal Description | TACONIC SHORES |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COPAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 1600 |
Source: Columbia County and Copake Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 BIRCH RD, COPAKE, NY 12516-1032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 745 / 1323 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002988 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 53 BIRCH RD, COPAKE, NY 12516-1032 |
| Document Number | 0000002988 |
| Book / Page | 1027 / 1902 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 53 BIRCH RD, COPAKE, NY 12516-1032 |
Source: Columbia County and Copake Town assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia County |
| County Subdivision | Copake Town |
| Unified School District | Taconic Hills Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,565.00 (+0.71%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,540.00 | $187,000 (-) Land $43,600 Building $143,400 | $311,667 (+2%) Land $72,667 Building $239,000 |
| 2023 | $187,000 Land $43,600 Building $143,400 | $259,722 Land $60,556 Building $199,166 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (2005–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TACONIC SHORES private · serves 950 people · EPA ID NY1000237 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 31 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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