Ulster County and Rosendale Town property record for 53 School Hill Rd, High Falls, NY 12440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,133 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,958 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 513400 70.46-3-34 |
| Primary APN | 513400 70.46-3-34 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,133 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 365 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 122740.000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 SCHOOL HILL RD |
| City | HIGH FALLS |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12440-5212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ULSTER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROSENDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 952800 |
53 School Hill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Ulster County and Rosendale Town records, as of April 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 SCHOOL HILL RD, HIGH FALLS, NY 12440-5212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 School Hill Rd was $3,958 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Ulster County and Rosendale Town assessment roll, as of April 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster County |
| County Subdivision | Rosendale Town |
| Unified School District | Rondout Valley Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,958.00 | $136,500 Land $39,000 Building $97,500 | $262,500 Land $75,000 Building $187,500 |
| 2023 | $136,500 (-) Land $39,000 Building $97,500 | $223,770 (+14.75%) Land $63,934 Building $159,836 | |
| 2022 | $136,500 Land $39,000 Building $97,500 | $195,000 Land $55,714 Building $139,286 | |
| 2021 | $1,073.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 School Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1987.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2017 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1987–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 53 School Hill Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | HUDSON VALLEY WATER CO #2 private · serves 225 people · EPA ID NY5503384 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 105 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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