| Primary address | 53 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes |
| Zip code | 12047 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Cohoes |
| Parcel ID | 10.58-1-10 |
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| Sale date | 09/02/2005 |
| Sale price | $80,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $1,213 |
| Building sqft | 2,904 |
| Building class | Three Family Year-Round Residence (230) |
| Acreage | 0.043
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| Lot dimensions | 25 ft X 75 ft |
| Frontage | 25 |
| Depth | 75 |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 3 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Kitchen | 3 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Cohoes |
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53 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 was built in 1900 and has a total of 2,904 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 53 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $57,000, the tax amount paid for 53 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 is $1,212.
When was 53 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 last sold and what was the last sale price?53 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 was last sold in 09/02/2005 for $80,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 53 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $1,213 |
| Market value | $168,889 |
| Assessed value | $57,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 53 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,024 | $57,000 | 21.2803 | $1,213 | -15.82% |
| 2024 | $142,500 | $57,000 | 25.28 | $1,441 | -5.60% |
| 2023 | $135,103 | $57,000 | 26.78 | $1,526 | -6.40% |
| 2022 | $114,000 | $57,000 | 28.61 | $1,631 | -8.83% |
| 2021 | $114,000 | $57,000 | 31.38 | $1,789 | +0.90% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 53 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abram Lansing School | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 326 | 0.35 |
| Abram Lansing School | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 326 | 0.35 |
| Harmony Hill School | 5 | Public | PK, K-5 | 379 | 0.64 |
| Harmony Hill School | 5 | Public | PK, K-5 | 379 | 0.64 |
| Van Schaick Island School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 137 | 1.16 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 441 | 0.23 |
| St Colman's School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 35 | 1.78 |
| Knickerbacker Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 471 | 1.89 |
| St Mary's School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 173 | 1.92 |
| Catholic Central High School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 250 | 1.93 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 554 | 0.50 |
| St Colman's School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 35 | 1.78 |
| Lansingburgh Senior High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 638 | 1.89 |
| Catholic Central High School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 250 | 1.93 |
| Heatly School | 4 | Public | PK, K-12 | 271 | 2.17 |
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Here are the neighbors for 53 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Richmond St, Cohoes | 2,080 | 10/20/2017 | $37,200 |
| 35 McElwain Ave, Cohoes | 728 | 09/10/2018 | $70,000 |
| 30 Chestnut St, Cohoes | 2,624 | 04/01/2009 | $116,000 |
| 16 Broadway, Cohoes | 3,520 | 02/17/2006 | $117,935 |
| 3 Richmond St, Cohoes | 04/24/2018 | $500 | |
| 7 Richmond St, Cohoes | 04/24/2018 | $500 | |
| 2 Oliver St, Cohoes | 1,144 | 10/09/2003 | $115,000 |
| 8 Van Vechten St, Cohoes | 2,829 | 09/21/2004 | $12,000 |
| 189 Congress St, Cohoes | 504 | ||
| 39 Olmstead St, Cohoes | 12,474 | 08/12/2011 | $4,200,000 |
| 34 Chestnut St, Cohoes | 1,848 | ||
| 18 George St, Cohoes | 4,276 | 12/03/2024 | |
| 18 Sargent St, Cohoes | 2,310 | 12/27/2001 | $58,000 |
| 20 Broadway, Cohoes | 2,240 | 09/17/2019 | $165,000 |
| 5 Richmond St, Cohoes | 1,584 | ||
| 33 McElwain Ave, Cohoes | 876 | 10/13/2006 | $36,000 |
| 50 Oliver St, Cohoes | 28,100 | 07/14/2021 | $9,040,008 |
| 32 Chestnut St, Cohoes | 1,848 | 08/14/2015 | $137,800 |
| 20 George St, Cohoes | 5,016 | 07/21/2022 | $380,000 |
| 26 Chestnut St, Cohoes | 2,144 | 08/06/2008 | $70,800 |