Essex County and Jay Town property record for 72 Cottontail Ln, Jay, NY 12941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 570 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,751 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 615J176014 |
| Primary APN | 615J176014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 570 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 650 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 130 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 50 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 615J176014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 COTTONTAIL LN |
| City | JAY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12941-2135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | JAY TRACT LOT 142 200X191 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Township / Civil Division | JAY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 960200 |
72 Cottontail Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2019.
Source: Essex County and Jay Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2081 BEACH RD OXFORD MILLS ONTARIO CANADA K0G 1S0, K0G 1S0 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20194909 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1975 / 34 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 72 COTTONTAIL LN, JAY, NY 12941-2135 |
| Document Number | 0001975/34 |
| Book / Page | 1975 / 34 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-4909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| 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 | 2081 BEACH RD, OXFORD MILLS, NY |
| Document Number | 0020194910 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-4910 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 72 Cottontail Ln was $4,751, down 39.4% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Jay Town assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Jay Town |
| Unified School District | AuSable Valley Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,751.00 (-39.35%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,834.00 | $248,200 Land $184,100 Building $64,100 | $248,200 Land $184,100 Building $64,100 |
| 2023 | $146,000 (+15.6%) Land $115,000 Building $31,000 | $146,000 (+15.6%) Land $115,000 Building $31,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,883.00 | $126,300 Land $57,000 Building $69,300 | $126,300 Land $57,000 Building $69,300 |
| 2020 | $2,783.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 72 Cottontail Ln; there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1981–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 72 Cottontail Ln 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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