Check a Property
Things worth checking before you make an offer. Type an address or drop a pin on the map.
Look Up a Property
or, for land without an address
Tap the map where the property is. Zoom in to place the pin on the land itself.
Enter an address or drop a pin to see the flood zone, wetlands, electric company, and internet service for that spot.
From FEMA, NYS DEC and NYS Public Service Commission maps. Maps are informational and can be incomplete; they aren't a survey or a final determination.
What These Mean
Flood Zone
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Shows whether a property sits in a flood zone. If it's in a high-risk zone (labeled A or AE) and you're getting a mortgage, your lender will require flood insurance, which can add a lot to the monthly payment.
- Zone X usually means lower risk.
- Ask the seller about past flooding either way.
Wetlands
NYS DEC Environmental Resource Mapper
Shows state-mapped wetlands, protected streams, and other resources. Wetlands can limit where you can build, clear, or put in a driveway or septic, and the state also regulates a 100-foot buffer around protected wetlands.
- The map is a starting point, not a final answer. Not every regulated wetland is mapped.
- Inside the Adirondack Park, the Adirondack Park Agency handles wetlands.
Electric Service
NYS Public Service Commission territory map
Shows which electric company serves the area, such as National Grid, NYSEG, or a village power department. Village utilities often have lower rates.
- Power lines aren't on any public map. For land, call the utility to confirm service reaches the lot.
- Ask what it would cost to run a line from the road before you buy; long runs can be expensive.
Internet Service
FCC National Broadband Map
Shows which internet providers say they serve an address, what kind of service (fiber, cable, wireless, satellite), and top speeds. A must if you work from home.
- Providers report this themselves, so call to confirm before you buy.
- The same map also shows cell coverage.
Questions About a Property?
We can help you read these maps and tell you what to ask before you buy. Call 518-483-2400 or send us a note.
These maps belong to and are maintained by FEMA, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Federal Communications Commission. Results come straight from those agencies' map services. Maps can be out of date or incomplete. For a definite answer on flood zones, wetlands, or service, contact the agency, a surveyor, or the provider.