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979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780 - Property report

Also known as: 979 Route 42

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1920

Acreage

1.3

Sale price

$77,306

General information

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Address
Primary address
979 Route 42
Alternate address(es)
979 State Route 42
ZIP code
12780
County
Orange
Neighborhood
Port Jervis
Parcel ID
11-1-16.100

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/27/2017
Sale price
$77,306
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$3,320
Zoning & Use
Zoning
RS
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1636
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
AC
No
Rooms
7
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Wood
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
1
Basement
Slab/pier
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Oil
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Acreage
1.3
Water
Private
Sewer
Private

Area overview

Walk score
0 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
3 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
331300

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Ownership information for 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/27/2017 - R
08/23/2017 - D
Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
05/28/2010 - R
05/10/2010 - D
Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,320
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$188,600
Land value
$20,600
Building value
$168,000
Assessed value
$60,800

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $177,200 $60,800 54.5999 $3,320 +134.33%
2024 $162,000 $60,800 23.3 $1,417 -12.44%
2023 $142,500 $60,800 26.61 $1,618 -21.39%
2022 $109,400 $60,800 33.85 $2,058 -3.73%
2021 $108,200 $60,800 35.16 $2,138 -1.73%
2020 $108,200 $60,800 35.78 $2,175 -1.46%
2019 $108,200 $60,800 36.31 $2,208 n/a

Permit information for 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Life Christian Day School NR Private 1-8 40 5.06
Anna S Kuhl Elementary School 5 Public K-6 755 5.47
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-6 242 5.62
George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-6 242 5.62
The Homestead School NR Private PK-8 198 5.91
The Homestead School NR Private PK-8 198 5.91
Homestead School NR Private K-2 0 5.97
N A Hamilton Bicentenial School 3 Public PK, K-6 464 6.10
N A Hamilton Bicentenial School 3 Public PK, K-6 464 6.10
Delaware Valley El School 6 Public PK, K-5 457 6.11
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Life Christian Day School NR Private 1-8 40 5.06
Port Jervis Middle School 3 Public 7-8 379 5.91
The Homestead School NR Private PK-8 198 5.91
Fei Tian Academy of the Arts NR Private 6-12 0 6.67
Delaware Valley Middle School 6 Public 6-8 479 7.21
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Calvary Christian School NR Private 9-12 0 5.22
Port Jervis Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 750 5.47
Fei Tian Academy of the Arts NR Private 6-12 0 6.67
Delaware Valley High School 9 Public 9-12 1,418 9.99

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780?

The development at 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780?

979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780 has a total of 1,636 square feet.

When was 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780 last sold and what was the sale price?

979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780 was last sold on 11/27/2017 for $77,306.

What is the assessed value of 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780?

979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780 is currently assessed at $60,800.

What are the property taxes for 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780?

The property taxes for 979 Route 42, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780 total $3,319.

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