Cortland County and Cortland City property record for 79 James St, Cortland, NY 13045
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,376 sqft · built 1972 |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,009 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110200 86.73-01-21.000 |
| Primary APN | 110200 86.73-01-21.000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,376 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 292 sqft |
| Canopy | 165 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 79 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | CORTLAND |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 13045 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | CORTLAND NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 970900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Tompkins Street Historic District listed 1975 · 49 contributing resources · NRIS 75001179 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
79 James St, a residential property, is owned by a company.
Source: Cortland County and Cortland City records, as of March 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 PORT WATSON ST, CORTLAND, NY 13045-3158 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 James St was $8,009.
Source: Cortland County and Cortland City assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland County |
| Municipality | Cortland City |
| Unified School District | Cortland City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,009.00 | $340,000 Land $38,600 Building $301,400 | $350,515 Land $39,794 Building $310,721 |
| 2023 | $8,110.00 | $232,300 Land $28,200 Building $204,100 | $318,219 Land $38,630 Building $279,589 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 11, 2016
| 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 79 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 | None beyond 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 | CORTLAND (C) serves 20,095 people · EPA ID NY1101754 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) 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 467 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 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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