Suffolk County and East Hampton Town property record for 96 Benson Dr, Montauk, NY 11954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,550,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $19,377 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 472489 30.-5-12.1 |
| Primary APN | 472489 30.-5-12.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
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| Street Address | 96 BENSON DR |
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| City | MONTAUK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11954-5207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST HAMPTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 201007 |
96 Benson Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Suffolk County and East Hampton Town records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 CANITOE ST, BEDFORD HILLS NY 10507 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13070 / 279 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Property Address | 96 BENSON DR, MONTAUK, NY 11954-5207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0232690469 |
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| Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 23269/469 |
| Instrument | DM007831 |
| Name | CITY NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.71% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2031 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
Source: Suffolk County and East Hampton Town assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk County |
| County Subdivision | East Hampton Town |
| Unified School District | Montauk Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,675 Land $900 Building $14,775 | $4,898,438 (+10,024.92%) Land $281,250 Building $4,617,188 | |
| 2024 | $19,377.00 | $48,380 (+5.72%) Land $2,571 Building $45,809 | |
| 2023 | $16,933 Land $900 Building $16,033 | $45,764 Land $2,432 Building $43,332 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 96 Benson Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 216 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 224 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (2005–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 96 Benson Dr 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 1,100,000 people · EPA ID NY5110526 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Asbestos resolved · Jul 2020 |
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| 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 446 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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