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159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 - Property report

Also known as: 159 S Allen St

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.318

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 South Allen Street
ZIP code
12208
County
Albany
Neighborhood
Pine Hills
Parcel ID
64.66-2-65

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$7,547
Zoning & Use
Zoning
R2A
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
2,952
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1915
AC
No
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot water/steam
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
60 ft X 231 ft
Acreage
0.318
Frontage
60 ft
Depth
231 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
48 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
010100

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/25/2020 - R
10/27/2020 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/11/2012 - R
10/10/2012 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/19/2012 - R
06/12/2012 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX X & XXXXXXX XXXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$7,547
Base tax
$9,368
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$312,500
Land value
$60,000
Building value
$252,500
Assessed value
$300,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $300,000 $300,000 31.2279 $9,368 +31.14%
2024 $341,663 $242,000 29.52 $7,144 -11.67%
2023 $303,562 $242,000 33.42 $8,088 -9.23%
2022 $270,391 $242,000 36.82 $8,910 -3.00%
2021 $259,101 $242,000 37.96 $9,186 -2.16%
2020 $249,485 $242,000 38.8 $9,390 -1.45%
2019 $242,000 $242,000 39.37 $9,528 n/a
Permits

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.46
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.46
Pine Hills Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 333 0.50
Pine Hills Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 333 0.50
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 0.54
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 0.54
St Catherine's Center For Children R & E May School NR Private K-6 61 0.63
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.69
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.71
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.46
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.69
Lasalle School NR Private 6-12 63 0.69
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.69
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.71
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School 2 Public 6-12 641 1.30
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.46
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.69
Lasalle School NR Private 6-12 63 0.69
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.69
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.71
Albany High School 4 Public 9-12 2,676 0.82
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School 2 Public 6-12 641 1.30
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls 3 Charter 6-12 420 1.44

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Neighbors for 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY

896 Mercer St, Albany 894 Mercer St, Albany 890 Mercer St, Albany 135 S Manning Blvd, Albany 157 S Allen St, Albany 876 Warren St, Albany 884 Warren St, Albany 880 Mercer St, Albany 131 S Manning Blvd, Albany 123 S Allen St, Albany 163 S Allen St, Albany 880 Warren St, Albany 882 Warren St, Albany 892 Warren St, Albany 892 Mercer St, Albany 876 Mercer St, Albany 872 Mercer St, Albany 870 Warren St, Albany 874 Warren St, Albany 888 Warren St, Albany

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY

12054, Albany County, NY 12077, Albany County, NY 12084, Albany County, NY 12110, Albany County, NY 12158, Albany County, NY 12159, Albany County, NY 12161, Albany County, NY 12183, Albany County, NY 12189, Albany County, NY 12202, Albany County, NY 12203, Albany County, NY 12204, Albany County, NY 12205, Albany County, NY 12206, Albany County, NY 12207, Albany County, NY 12209, Albany County, NY 12210, Albany County, NY 12222, Albany County, NY 12303, Albany County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208?

The development at 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208?

159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 has a total of 2,952 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208?

159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 is currently assessed at $300,000.

What are the property taxes for 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208?

The property taxes for 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 total $9,368.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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