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159 Cottage Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 Property Information

159 Cottage Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany
Zip code 12203
County Albany
Municipality Albany
Neighborhood Eagle Hill
Parcel ID 64.29-3-16

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany

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Sale date 12/04/2024
Sale price $267,000
Arm's length
Property tax $6,652

Lot & Building Information for 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany

Building sqft 1,040
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.138
Lot dimensions 60 ft X 100 ft
Frontage 60
Depth 100
Year built 1950
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Ranch
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot water/steam
Fuel Oil
First story sqft
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School district Albany

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About 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany, NY 12203?

159 Cottage Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 was built in 1950 and has a total of 1,040 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $213,000, the tax amount paid for 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 is $6,651.

When was 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 Cottage Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 was last sold in 12/04/2024 for $267,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/04/2024 $267,000
10/22/2019 $148,000
08/24/2011 $131,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/20/2024 - R
12/04/2024 - D
Deed
10/30/2019 - R
10/22/2019 - D
Deed
08/24/2011 - D
08/24/2011 - R
Deed
03/25/2011 - R
12/31/2010 - D
Deed
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $6,652
Market value $221,875
Assessed value $213,000

Assessment History for 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany, 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 $213,000 $213,000 31.2279 $6,652 +83.19%
2024 $173,655 $123,000 29.52 $3,631 -11.67%
2023 $154,290 $123,000 33.42 $4,111 -9.23%
2022 $137,430 $123,000 36.82 $4,529 -3.00%
2021 $131,692 $123,000 37.96 $4,669 -2.16%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Eagle Point Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 275 0.40
Eagle Point Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 275 0.40
All Saints Catholic Academy NR Private PK-8 211 0.93
All Saints Catholic Academy NR Private PK-8 211 0.93
Mater Christi School NR Private PK-8 198 1.35

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
All Saints Catholic Academy NR Private PK-8 211 0.93
Mater Christi School NR Private PK-8 198 1.35
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 1.50
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 1.57
K12 International Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.62

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 1.50
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 1.57
K12 International Academy NR Private K-12 0 1.62
The Keystone School NR Private 6-12 0 1.62
Academy of The Holy Names NR Private 6-12 295 1.62

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Neighbors for 159 Cottage Avenue, Albany

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
163 Cottage Ave, Albany 982 05/13/1999 $65,000
165 Cottage Ave, Albany 1,515 06/06/2023 $195,700
24 Villa St, Albany 1,399 09/01/2016 $77,500
429 Magazine St, Albany 982 10/22/2012
425 Magazine St, Albany 982 12/30/2019 $115,000
140 Hillcrest Ave, Albany 1,368 09/01/2020 $200,000
396 Magazine St, Albany 986 05/08/2015 $130,000
175 Cottage Ave, Albany 1,092 09/29/2020 $195,000
22 Villa St, Albany 638
52 Pleasant View Ave, Albany
53 Pleasant View Ave, Albany 2,024 07/07/2003 $170,500
18 Villa St, Albany 962 03/28/2019 $150,000
31 Elmhurst Ave, Albany 1,872 12/23/1997 $90,000
171 Cottage Ave, Albany 1,308 02/22/2011 $168,000
51 Pleasant View Ave, Albany 2,024 07/31/2003 $169,900
177 Cottage Ave, Albany 2,216
421 Magazine St, Albany 982 09/15/2017 $140,000
56 Pleasant View Ave, Albany 1,697
55 Pleasant View Ave, Albany 1,185 09/20/2022 $225,000
14 Villa St, Albany

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