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Last sold for $36,000 on Apr 3, 2000

981 STATE ROUTE 42

SPARROW BUSH, NY 12780
2
Beds
1
Baths
576 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.
0.61 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$36,000 · Apr 3, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$13,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$43,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cottage
CountyOrange
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.61
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Port Jervis Senior High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi
M
Port Jervis Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.9 mi
E
N a Hamilton Bicentennial SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 6.1 mi

District: Port Jervis City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12780These 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.146
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,585
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,774
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,377
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

981 State Route 42 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 homes in Orange County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Sparrow Bush 12780
  • Older than 82% of homes in Orange County

How it measures up in Sparrow Bush 12780

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Sparrow Bush 12780.

Living area576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,545 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Lot size0.61 ac
SmallerTypical 1.61 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 981 State Route 42 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSparrow Bush 12780Orange County
Living areabigger than576 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.61 ac23% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than193019% of homes18% of homes

About 981 State Route 42

When did 981 State Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY last sell?

981 State Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY last sold on Apr 3, 2000 for $36,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 981 State Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY?

981 State Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 576 square feet of living space and a 0.61-acre lot.

When was 981 State Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY built?

981 State Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 981 State Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY?

981 State Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY is assigned to Port Jervis Senior High School (high), rated C; Port Jervis Middle School (middle), rated B+; N a Hamilton Bicentennial School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Port Jervis City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 981 State Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY compare to other homes in Sparrow Bush 12780?

Among the 906 homes in Sparrow Bush 12780, it is bigger than 2% of them (576 ft² against a typical 1,545 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.61 ac against a typical 1.61 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1930 against a typical 1973). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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