Tompkins County and Danby Town property record for 53 Short Rd, Spencer, NY 14883
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,268 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 7.86 acres (342,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,430 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502200 16.-1-17 |
| Primary APN | 502200 16.-1-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,268 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,512 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 342,382 sqft (7.86 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 53 SHORT RD |
|---|---|
| City | SPENCER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14883-9405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | DANBY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
53 Short Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Tompkins County and Danby Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 SHORT RD, SPENCER, NY 14883-9405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 50853 / 9001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Property Address | 53 SHORT RD, SPENCER, NY 14883-9405 |
| Document Number | 0000012239 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 SHORT RD SPENCER NY 148839405, SPENCER, NY 14883-9405 |
| Document Number | 0000012239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12239 |
| Name | CFCU CMNTY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ITHACA, NY 14850 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Dec 2, 2030 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Short Rd was $7,430 with a veteran's exemption, down 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Tompkins County and Danby Town assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| County Subdivision | Danby Town |
| Unified School District | Newfield Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,430.00 (-1.42%) Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,537.00 | $290,000 Land $23,200 Building $266,800 | $290,000 Land $23,200 Building $266,800 |
| 2023 | Veteran's exemption | $250,000 Land $23,200 Building $226,800 | $250,000 Land $23,200 Building $226,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Short Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 17, 2025 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Short 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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