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51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 Property Information

51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes
Zip code 12047
County Albany
Municipality Cohoes
Parcel ID 10.58-1-11.1

Sales & Tax Overview for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes

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Sale date 01/27/2022
Sale price $135,000
Arm's length
Property tax $1,490

Lot & Building Information for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes

Building sqft 1,664
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.043
Lot dimensions 25 ft X 100 ft
Frontage 25
Depth 100
Year built 1900
Stories 2
Units 2
Rooms 10
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat No central
Fuel None
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Cohoes

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Other Property Data for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes

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About 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047?

51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,664 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $70,000, the tax amount paid for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 is $1,489.

When was 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 last sold and what was the last sale price?

51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 was last sold in 01/27/2022 for $135,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/27/2022 $135,000
12/28/2017 $95,238
03/08/2005 $52,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/27/2022 - D
02/01/2022 - R
Deed
12/28/2017 - D
01/11/2018 - R
Deed
03/08/2005 - D
03/10/2005 - R
Deed
10/03/1995 - D
10/23/1995 - R
Deed
09/08/1995 - D
09/26/1995 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $1,490
Market value $207,407
Assessed value $70,000

Assessment History for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 51 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 $198,977 $70,000 21.2803 $1,490 -15.82%
2024 $175,000 $70,000 25.28 $1,770 -5.60%
2023 $165,916 $70,000 26.78 $1,875 -6.40%
2022 $140,000 $70,000 28.61 $2,003 -8.83%
2021 $140,000 $70,000 31.38 $2,197 +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 0.35
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

Nearest middle schools

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 1.88
St Mary's School NR Private PK-8 173 1.92
Catholic Central High School NR Private 7-12 250 1.93

Nearest high schools

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 1.88
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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Neighbors for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes

Here are the neighbors for 51 McElwain Avenue, Cohoes.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
506 Saratoga St, Cohoes 1,756
41 Euclid St, Cohoes 18,000 02/06/2013 $15,000
48 Euclid St, Cohoes
2 Tremont St, Cohoes 09/29/2011 $15,000
4 Euclid St, Cohoes
46 Euclid St, Cohoes
55 Heartt Ave, Cohoes 1,452 06/15/2022 $235,000
41 Lincoln Ave, Cohoes 1,560 11/10/2016 $94,680
100 N Mohawk St, Cohoes 212,672
465 Saratoga St, Cohoes 162,037
43 Lincoln Ave, Cohoes 1,782 10/28/2024 $196,100
1 Whitehall St, Cohoes
508 Saratoga St, Cohoes 2,152 01/21/2009
44 Euclid St, Cohoes
461 Saratoga St, Cohoes 34,264 03/03/2022
460 Saratoga St, Cohoes
86 Park Ave, Cohoes 04/10/2006 $25,000
36 Chestnut St, Cohoes 2,309 10/01/2016 $2,501
92-94 Jackson Ave, Cohoes 02/02/2011 $15,000
45 York Rd, Cohoes 3,696

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