Columbia County and Chatham Town property record for 979 Highland Rd, Old Chatham, NY 12136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,644 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 3.8 acres (165,528 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,701 (2026) |
| APN | 102689 35.-1-24 |
| Primary APN | 102689 35.-1-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,644 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,125 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,461 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 58 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 165,528 sqft (3.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 896 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 979 HIGHLAND RD |
|---|---|
| City | OLD CHATHAM |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12136-3407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RL-2 |
| Legal Description | PLAN BK. 25 PG. 1846 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.000 |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CHATHAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
979 Highland Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Columbia County and Chatham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 HIGHLAND RD, OLD CHATHAM, NY 12136-3407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 979 Highland Rd was $7,701 with a veteran's exemption, up 1.8% 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 | $7,701.00 (+1.84%) Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,562.00 | $440,000 Land $40,000 Building $400,000 | $536,585 Land $48,780 Building $487,805 |
| 2023 | $440,000 Land $40,000 Building $400,000 | $473,118 Land $43,011 Building $430,107 |
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 979 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 979 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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