The Timothy Skinner House
Research note

01 - Verified Facts

5707 Scenic Ave - Verified Facts

Property identity

  • Address: 5707 Scenic Ave, Mexico, NY 13114
  • County: Oswego County
  • Tax Map ID: 134.10-02-12
  • SWIS: 353401
  • Property Class: 220 - 2 Family Residential
  • Neighborhood Code: 34003 - Village Residential

Physical characteristics

From the county property description report:

  • Living area: 2,184 sq ft
  • Year built: 1900
  • Effective year built: 1975
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2 full
  • Kitchens: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Central air: No
  • Overall condition: Normal
  • Overall grade: Average
  • Building style: Old style

Site / lot

  • Lot size: 108.95 x 198.5
  • Approx. lot area: ~0.49 acres
  • Agricultural district: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public / commercial
  • Water: Public / commercial
  • Utilities: Gas & electric
  • Heat type: Hot air
  • Fuel: Natural gas

Current ownership

  • Current owner: John R Alessio
  • Most recent recorded sale date: 2024-09-03
  • Most recent recorded sale price: $255,000
  • Sale type: Arms length

Assessment / taxes

  • 2025 land assessment: $17,400
  • 2025 total assessment: $155,000
  • 2025 full market value: $254,098
  • 2025 county tax: $2,472.37
  • 2025 school tax: $3,138.43
  • 2025 total known taxes: $5,610.80
  • 2026 county tax: $2,533.97

What is verified vs not

Verified

  • The house exists and county records align with the address.
  • It was purchased by Alessio in Sept 2024 for $255,000.
  • It is assessed as a 2-family property with 2 kitchens.
  • It has public water/sewer and natural gas.
  • It is a 1900 house with effective year 1975.

Not yet verified

  • Whether the house is formally the NRHP-listed Timothy Skinner House.
  • Whether the current real-world use matches the 2-family tax classification.
  • Whether any major work has been done recently.
  • Whether there are title issues, liens, or flood concerns.