Ulster County and Rochester Town property record for 686 Berme Rd, High Falls, NY 12440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,216 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 4.8 acres (209,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $671,100 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,573 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Refinance Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 514400 77.2-3-8.110 |
| Primary APN | 514400 77.2-3-8.110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,216 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,072 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 209,088 sqft (4.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 103790.110 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 686 BERME RD |
| City | HIGH FALLS |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12440-5526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.110 |
| Jurisdiction | ULSTER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 953000 |
686 Berme Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Ulster County and Rochester Town records, as of April 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 686 BERME RD, HIGH FALLS, NY 12440-5526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance ULSTER SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ULSTER SAVINGS BANK |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ULSTER SVGS BK |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ULSTER SVGS BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202219567 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7163 / 267 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ULSTER NY |
| Property Address | 686 BERME RD, HIGH FALLS, NY 12440-5526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003378 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 13059/252 |
| Instrument | 2023-3378 |
| Name | ULSTER SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2038 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ULSTER NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 686 BERME RD, HIGH FALLS, NY 12440-5526 |
| Document Number | 0000019567 |
| Book / Page | 7163 / 267 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-19567 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | MISC COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 HANRATTY ST, KINGSTON, NY 12401-5541 |
| Document Number | 0000019568 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-19568 |
| Name | ULSTER SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ULSTER NY |
| Property Address | 686 BERME RD, HIGH FALLS, NY 12440-5526 |
| Document Number | 0000000139 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 686 BERME RD HIGH FALLS NY 124405526, HIGH FALLS, NY 12440-5526 |
| Document Number | 0000000139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 011474/000140 |
| Instrument | 139 |
| Name | ULSTER SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | KINGSTON, NY 12401 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2048 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ULSTER NY |
| Property Address | 686 BERME RD, HIGH FALLS, NY 12440-5526 |
| Document Number | 0000000140 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 686 BERME RD HIGH FALLS NY 124405526, HIGH FALLS, NY 12440-5526 |
| Document Number | 0000000140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 006252/000184 |
| Instrument | 140 |
| Name | ULSTER SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | KINGSTON, NY 12401 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Berme Rd was $9,573.
Source: Ulster County and Rochester Town assessment roll, as of April 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster County |
| County Subdivision | Rochester Town |
| Unified School District | Rondout Valley Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,573.00 | $363,800 Land $71,500 Building $292,300 | $686,415 Land $134,906 Building $551,509 |
| 2023 | $363,800 (-) Land $71,500 Building $292,300 | $577,460 (+14.29%) Land $113,492 Building $463,968 | |
| 2022 | $363,800 Land $71,500 Building $292,300 | $505,278 Land $99,306 Building $405,972 | |
| 2021 | $2,413.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 686 Berme Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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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 686 Berme 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 | 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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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