Columbia County and Chatham Town property record for 891 Highland Rd, Old Chatham, NY 12136
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 11.8 acres (514,008 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,951 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| APN | 102689 35.-1-42 |
| Primary APN | 102689 35.-1-42 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 514,008 sqft (11.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 93 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 891 HIGHLAND RD |
|---|---|
| City | OLD CHATHAM |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12136-3405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-2 |
| Legal Description | PLATE 3244 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42.000 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHATHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
891 Highland Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2021 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Columbia County and Chatham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 891 HIGHLAND RD, OLD CHATHAM, NY 12136-3405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0009311575 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 891 HIGHLAND RD, OLD CHATHAM, NY 12136-3405 |
| Document Number | 0009311575 |
| Book / Page | 931 / 1575 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210004487 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 5 CHURCHILL RD, HAMDEN, CT 06517-1411 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 891 Highland Rd was $8,951 with exemptions applied, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Columbia County and Chatham Town assessment roll, as of April 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia County |
| County Subdivision | Chatham Town |
| Unified School District | Chatham Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,951.00 (+0.2%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $8,933.00 | $500,000 Land $110,600 Building $389,400 | $609,756 Land $134,878 Building $474,878 |
| 2023 | $500,000 Land $110,600 Building $389,400 | $537,634 Land $118,925 Building $418,709 |
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 891 Highland Rd; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2008 · Severe Winter Storm |
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 891 Highland Rd 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 | 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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