Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town property record for 974 Master St, Buskirk, NY 12028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,152 sqft · built 1832 |
| Lot Size | 4.81 acres (209,524 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $258,000 (Feb 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $8,528 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 384289 14.-1-10 |
| Primary APN | 384289 14.-1-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,576 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1832 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1832 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 209,524 sqft (4.81 acres) |
| Lot Width | 702 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 114 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 315J144078 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 974 MASTER ST |
| City | BUSKIRK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12028-2802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R60 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHAGHTICOKE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 51901 |
974 Master St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 974 MASTER ST, BUSKIRK, NY 12028-2802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 990 / 55 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0071120256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Property Address | 974 MASTER ST, BUSKIRK, NY 12028-2802 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0095220135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9522/135 |
| Instrument | 2021-585936 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 974 Master St was $8,528, up 0.8% from the year before.
Source: Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town assessment roll, as of May 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| County Subdivision | Schaghticoke Town |
| Unified School District | Cambridge Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,528.00 (+0.82%) | ||
| 2025 | $8,459.00 | $58,000 Land $9,800 Building $48,200 | $407,303 Land $68,820 Building $338,483 |
| 2023 | $58,000 Land $9,800 Building $48,200 | $361,371 Land $61,059 Building $300,312 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 974 Master St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 12, 2016 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 974 Master 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 | 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 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless | 499 / 285 |
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