Montgomery County and Amsterdam City property record for 53 James St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,260 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,188 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270100 56.9-2-38 |
| Primary APN | 270100 56.9-2-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,260 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 385 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0183090 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 JAMES ST |
| City | AMSTERDAM |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12010-5023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | RES 2 G L 40 X 115 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38.000 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMSTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 70800 |
Source: Montgomery County and Amsterdam City records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 JAMES ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-5023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Montgomery County and Amsterdam City assessment roll, as of May 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| Municipality | Amsterdam City |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Unified School District | Amsterdam City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,188.00 (+35.31%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $878.00 (+15.07%) | $42,000 (-) Land $3,500 Building $38,500 | $123,529 (+26.47%) Land $10,294 Building $113,235 |
| 2023 | $42,000 Land $3,500 Building $38,500 | $97,674 Land $8,139 Building $89,535 | |
| 2020 | $763.00 |
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 November 30, 2022
| 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | AMSTERDAM (C) serves 20,700 people · EPA ID NY2800136 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 14 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Apr 2022 |
| 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 594 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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