Dutchess County and Poughkeepsie Town property record for 78 Taft Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,059 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 2.6 acres (113,256 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,010 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134689-6162-20-949012-0000 |
| Primary APN | 134689-6162-20-949012-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,059 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,257 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,059 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 113,256 sqft (2.6 acres) |
| View / Lot | Suburban |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 372 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14949012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 TAFT AVE |
| City | POUGHKEEPSIE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12603-1627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | 2.6 AC. 1102 0879 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 949 |
| Jurisdiction | DUTCHESS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | POUGHKEEPSIE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 140301 |
78 Taft Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust.
Source: Dutchess County and Poughkeepsie Town records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 TAFT AVE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603-1627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Taft Ave was $4,010 with a veteran's exemption.
Source: Dutchess County and Poughkeepsie Town assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess County |
| County Subdivision | Poughkeepsie Town |
| Unified School District | Arlington Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,010.00 | $137,000 Land $86,400 Building $50,600 | $153,900 |
| 2023 | $137,000 (+16.1%) Land $86,400 Building $50,600 | $137,000 (+16.1%) Land $86,400 Building $50,600 | |
| 2022 | $118,000 Land $78,500 Building $39,500 | $118,000 Land $78,500 Building $39,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,923.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Taft Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 26, 2021 · 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 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
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 78 Taft Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | POUGHKEEPSIE TOWNWIDE WD serves 43,000 people · EPA ID NY1302812 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from POUGHKEEPSIE CITY/TOWN TREATMENT PLANT |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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