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249 RIDGE RD

MINERVA, NY 12851
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,211 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.
3.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,387 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$165,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$66,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$165,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyEssex
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.50
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 114 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Minerva Central SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 4.1 mi

District: Minerva Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12851These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.107

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.50%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.537
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,259
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,957
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.40°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

249 Ridge Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 67% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Essex County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Minerva 12851

How it measures up in Minerva 12851

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Minerva 12851.

Living area1,211 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,222 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size3.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.7 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 249 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMinerva 12851Essex County
Living areabigger than1,211 ft²50% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.5 ac61% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than194029% of homes30% of homes

About 249 Ridge Rd

When did 249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY last sell?

249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY last sold on Feb 25, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY?

249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,211 square feet of living space and a 3.50-acre lot.

When was 249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY built?

249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY?

249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY is assigned to Minerva Central School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Minerva Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY compare to other homes in Minerva 12851?

Among the 342 homes in Minerva 12851, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,211 ft² against a typical 1,222 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (3.5 ac against a typical 1.7 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1940 against a typical 1965). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 249 Ridge Rd, Minerva, NY was $2,387. The county assessed it at $165,000.

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