# 5707 Scenic Avenue, Mexico, NY: Property Records and Documentation

**Address:** 5707 Scenic Avenue, Mexico, NY 13114
**Oswego County, Town of Mexico**

## Current Property Information (2026)

### Ownership & Assessment
- **Owner:** John R. Alessio
- **Parcel ID:** 134.10-02-12
- **Property Class:** 220 (2-family residence)
- **Full Market Value:** $254,098 (2025)
- **Assessed Value:** $155,000 (for tax purposes - village, county, town, and school)

### Physical Description
- **Lot Frontage:** 108.95 feet
- **Lot Depth:** 198.50 feet
- **Fire District:** Mexico FD341

### Recent Legal Documentation
- **Most Recent Deed:** Deed Book 2024, Page 7626
- **Jurisdiction:** Oswego County Clerk's Office (official custodian of property records)

## Historical Research Significance

### Research Opportunities
1. **Deed Records** - Track ownership history through Oswego County Clerk records and deeds
2. **Tax Assessment History** - Oswego County tax records may show property ownership transitions
3. **Family Connection** - Cross-reference with documented Skinner family properties (Railroad Street 1899, A.W. Skinner lands 1947)
4. **Property Evolution** - Assess when property became designated as "Scenic Avenue" address (earlier references show "Railroad Street")

### Timeline Implications
- **Pre-1899:** Property ownership unknown; may have been part of larger Skinner family holdings
- **1899:** Skinner lot documented on Railroad Street (nearby area)
- **1947:** A.W. Skinner lands documented in newspaper articles (June 26, July 3, 1947)
- **1950s-1960s:** Later Skinner family presence in area (wedding announcements)
- **2026:** Current owner John R. Alessio

## Documentary Resources

### Official Records Access
- **Oswego County Real Property Database:** Hosted via SDG's Image Mate Online service - provides public access to real property information, tax maps, and photographic imagery
- **Oswego County Clerk's Office:** Primary custodian of property records including deeds, mortgages, and encumbrances
- **Town of Mexico Assessor:** Local assessment records and property tax information
- **New York State Department of Taxation and Finance:** Historical assessment records

### Methodology for Complete Ownership History
To establish full ownership chain from Skinner family era to present:
1. Request deed abstracts from Oswego County Clerk for Parcel 134.10-02-12
2. Cross-reference with property tax records (1899-present)
3. Search for mortgage records and liens from Oswego County
4. Verify property address changes (Railroad Street to Scenic Avenue conversion date)
5. Cross-check with Mexico Independent newspaper property transfer announcements
6. Correlate with documented Skinner family property holdings in area

## Research Priority

This property represents a high-priority research target because:
- Address directly matches user's research subject (5707 Scenic Ave)
- Located in Town of Mexico where documented Skinner family activity occurred
- Parcel ID enables precise historical research through county records
- Nearby documented properties (Railroad Street 1899, A.W. Skinner lands 1947) suggest historical family connection
- Current property valuation and ownership data provide baseline for backward historical research

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**Captured:** 2026-03-30
**Status:** Current property records and historical research roadmap
**Format:** Markdown source capture
**Data Sources:** Oswego County Property Records, Town of Mexico Assessment Rolls, NeighborWho property database
**Next Steps:** Request formal deed abstracts from Oswego County Clerk to establish complete ownership history