Onondaga County and DeWitt Town property record for 608 Taft Ave, Syracuse, NY 13206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $99,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,469 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 312689 030.-06-12.2 |
| Primary APN | 312689 030.-06-12.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Canopy | 144 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 608 TAFT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SYRACUSE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13206-1037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | JAMES ST TERRACE ANNEX LT P725 P727 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.002 |
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | DE WITT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2089 |
| Census Tract | 14400 |
608 Taft Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2005.
Source: Onondaga County and DeWitt Town records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 TAFT AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13206-1037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4896 / 830 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ONONDAGA NY |
| Property Address | 608 TAFT AVE, SYRACUSE, NY 13206-1037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 2021000001189 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210-00001189 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2046 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Taft Ave was $5,469 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Onondaga County and DeWitt Town assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga County |
| County Subdivision | DeWitt Town |
| Unified School District | East Syracuse-Minoa Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,469.00 | $194,300 Land $13,900 Building $180,400 | $194,300 Land $13,900 Building $180,400 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $137,300 Land $13,900 Building $123,400 | $137,300 Land $13,900 Building $123,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 608 Taft Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 29, 2024 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1978–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2019 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 608 Taft Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land 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 | OCWA public/private · serves 350,000 people · EPA ID NY3304336 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 782 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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