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$105,925$110 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $25,000 on Apr 18, 2002

279 CANAL ST

FORT PLAIN, NY 13339
2
Beds
1
Baths
959 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1951
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$106K
$89K low$123K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Apr 18, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,039 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$63,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,382

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.49 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyMONTGOMERY
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.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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 · 132 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.

M
Fort Plain Junior-Senior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Harry Hoag SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi

District: Fort Plain Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 13339These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,366
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.70 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,683
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,469
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

279 Canal 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.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Fort Plain 13339

What homes are worth in Fort Plain 13339

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$45K$563K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Fort Plain 13339.

How it measures up in Fort Plain 13339

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Plain 13339.

Estimated value$105,925
CheaperTypical $155,567Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area959 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 1.5 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1951
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 279 Canal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Plain 13339Montgomery County
Estimated valuepricier than$105,92524% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11057% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than959 ft²13% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac28% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than195150% of homes59% of homes

About 279 Canal St

How much is 279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY is $105,925 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $88,543 to $123,307. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY last sell?

279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY last sold on Apr 18, 2002 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY?

279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 959 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY built?

279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY was built in 1951, making it 75 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY?

279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY is assigned to Fort Plain Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated C+; Harry Hoag School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Fort Plain Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY compare to other homes in Fort Plain 13339?

Among the 2,506 homes in Fort Plain 13339, it is worth more than 24% of them ($105,925 against a typical $155,567), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($110 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 13% of them (959 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 1.5 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1951 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Montgomery County, it is worth more than 12% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Canal St, Fort Plain, NY was $3,039. The county assessed it at $63,500.

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