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261 Central Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 Property Information

261 Central Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes
Zip code 12047
County Albany
Municipality Cohoes
Parcel ID 20.8-2-14

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes

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Sale date 10/03/2023
Sale price $140,000
Arm's length
Property tax $1,258

Lot & Building Information for 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes

Building sqft 1,472
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.3
Lot dimensions 70 ft X 145 ft
Frontage 70
Depth 145
Year built 1903
Stories 2
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Half bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot water/steam
Fuel Gas
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Cohoes

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About 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047?

261 Central Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 was built in 1903 and has a total of 1,472 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $59,100, the tax amount paid for 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 is $1,257.

When was 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Central Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 was last sold in 10/03/2023 for $140,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/03/2023 $140,000
07/14/2000 $69,400
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/03/2023 - D
10/05/2023 - R
Deed
07/14/2000 - D
07/25/2000 - R
Deed
           
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $1,258
Market value $175,111
Assessed value $59,100

Assessment History for 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Central 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 $167,993 $59,100 21.2803 $1,258 -15.82%
2024 $147,750 $59,100 25.28 $1,494 -5.60%
2023 $140,081 $59,100 26.78 $1,583 -6.40%
2022 $118,200 $59,100 28.61 $1,691 -8.83%
2021 $118,200 $59,100 31.38 $1,855 +0.90%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Abram Lansing School 4 Public PK, K-5 326 0.67
Abram Lansing School 4 Public PK, K-5 326 0.67
Van Schaick Island School 6 Public PK, K-5 137 0.94
Van Schaick Island School 6 Public PK, K-5 137 0.94
St Colman's School NR Private 1-12 35 1.12

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cohoes Middle School 4 Public 6-8 441 0.82
St Colman's School NR Private 1-12 35 1.12
Heatly School 4 Public PK, K-12 271 1.19
Knickerbacker Middle School 4 Public 6-8 471 1.44
Redemption Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.87

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Colman's School NR Private 1-12 35 1.12
Heatly School 4 Public PK, K-12 271 1.19
Cohoes High School 3 Public 9-12 554 1.32
Lansingburgh Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 638 1.44
Redemption Christian Academy NR Private PK, K-12 0 1.87

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Neighbors for 261 Central Avenue, Cohoes

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
33 Lark St, Cohoes 08/20/2024 $8,503
640 Saratoga St, Cohoes 05/14/2021 $2,500
32 Lark St, Cohoes 1,098 10/11/2007 $70,000
255 Central Ave, Cohoes 1,104 06/05/2015 $117,000
30 Lark St, Cohoes 1,452 12/02/2024
4 Saratoga St, Cohoes 10/07/2019
14 Edsel Pl, Cohoes 1,600 05/22/2023 $139,000
5 Edsel Pl, Cohoes 1,152 10/16/2024
625 Saratoga St, Cohoes 5,313 10/16/2024 $1
5 Tibbitts Pl, Cohoes 1,080 02/03/2020 $139,900
629 Saratoga St, Cohoes 888
627 Saratoga St, Cohoes 2,645 11/29/2021 $229,000
34 Lark St, Cohoes 1,339 07/23/2025 $301,000
10 Edsel Pl, Cohoes 1,024 01/26/2022
257 Central Ave, Cohoes 1,824 06/10/2019 $85,000
267 Central Ave, Cohoes 1,904 06/22/2012 $121,000
15 Tibbitts Pl, Cohoes 1,372 12/23/1998 $45,000
9 Edsel Pl, Cohoes 1,122 07/21/2015
259 Central Ave, Cohoes 2,264 05/14/1998 $55,000
7 Tibbitts Pl, Cohoes 10/19/1994 $79,900

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