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Last sold for $100,000 on Aug 31, 2016

17 THOMAS ST

CHATHAM, NY 12037
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,892 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,675 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Aug 31, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$238 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$12,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$14,634

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
11
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
59
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Old Style
CountyColumbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Chatham Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Mary E Dardess Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Chatham High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Chatham Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12037These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.112
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.57

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.82%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,018
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.81 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,746
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,079
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

17 Thomas St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the smallest lots in Chatham 12037
  • Older than 92% of homes in Columbia County

How it measures up in Chatham 12037

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chatham 12037.

Living area1,892 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,850 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size3,675 ft²
SmallerTypical 1.4 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 17 Thomas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeChatham 12037Columbia County
Living areabigger than1,892 ft²52% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,675 ft²almost no homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than186012% of homes8% of homes

About 17 Thomas St

When did 17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY last sell?

17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY last sold on Aug 31, 2016 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY?

17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,892 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY built?

17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. It is a old style home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY?

17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY is assigned to Chatham Middle School (middle), rated B; Mary E Dardess Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Chatham High School (high), rated B. All sit in Chatham Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY compare to other homes in Chatham 12037?

Among the 1,440 homes in Chatham 12037, it is bigger than 52% of them (1,892 ft² against a typical 1,850 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,675 ft² against a typical 1.4 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1860 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Thomas St, Chatham, NY was $238. The county assessed it at $12,000.

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