Montgomery County and Amsterdam City property record for 56 James St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,425 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,001 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage May 2026 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270100 56.9-3-1 |
| Primary APN | 270100 56.9-3-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 4 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,425 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,550 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,550 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0184170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 JAMES ST |
| City | AMSTERDAM |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12010-5065 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | RES B L 35 X 110 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | AMSTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 70800 |
56 James St is owned by a company that bought it in January 2026.
Source: Montgomery County and Amsterdam City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11143 127TH ST, SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420-1519 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Corporation |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage |
| May 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 4, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026352 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000052 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 56 JAMES ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-5065 |
| Document Number | 0000000843 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261843 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001843, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261843 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.38% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 56 JAMES ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-5065 |
| Document Number | 0000000841 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261841 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001841, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261841 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.38% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 56 JAMES ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-5065 |
| Document Number | 0000000052 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11143 127TH ST, SOUTH OZONE PARK, NY 11420-1519 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 56 JAMES ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-5065 |
| Document Number | 0000000052 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-952 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 REID ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-4726 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONTGOMERY NY |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 56 JAMES ST, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-5065 |
| Document Number | 0000072762 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 72762 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 560 BULLS HEAD RD AMSTERDAM NY 120107727, AMSTERDAM, NY 12010-7727 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 James St was $1,001, up 139.5% from the year before.
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 | $1,001.00 (+139.47%) | ||
| 2025 | $418.00 (-60.27%) | $20,000 (-) Land $5,100 Building $14,900 | $58,824 (+14.71%) Land $15,000 Building $43,824 |
| 2024 | $1,052.00 | $20,000 (-) Land $5,100 Building $14,900 | $51,282 (+10.26%) Land $13,077 Building $38,205 |
| 2023 | $20,000 Land $5,100 Building $14,900 | $46,512 Land $11,861 Building $34,651 | |
| 2020 | $363.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 56 James St 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 |
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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