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159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 Property Information

159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 South Allen Street, Albany
Zip code 12208
County Albany
Municipality Albany
Neighborhood Pine Hills
Parcel ID 64.66-2-65

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 South Allen Street, Albany

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Current property tax $7,547

Lot & Building Information for 159 South Allen Street, Albany

Building sqft 2,952
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.318
Lot dimensions 60 ft X 231 ft
Frontage 60
Depth 231
Year built 1915
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 6
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 Hot water/steam
Fuel Gas
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Albany

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About 159 South Allen Street, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208?

159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 was built in 1915 and has a total of 2,952 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $300,000, the tax amount paid for 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 is $9,368.

When was 159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 last sold?

159 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 was last sold in 10/27/2020.

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 159 South Allen Street, Albany

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 159 South Allen Street, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/27/2020 - D
11/25/2020 - R
Deed
10/10/2012 - D
12/11/2012 - R
Deed
06/12/2012 - D
07/19/2012 - R
Deed
           
           
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Property Taxes for 159 South Allen Street, Albany

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $9,368
Current property tax $7,547
Market value $312,500
Assessed value $300,000

Assessment History for 159 South Allen Street, Albany

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year 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%

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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)
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

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

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Neighbors for 159 South Allen Street, Albany

Here are the neighbors for 159 South Allen Street, Albany.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
896 Mercer St, Albany 1,786 07/28/2022 $240,000
894 Mercer St, Albany 1,744 04/30/2021 $170,000
890 Mercer St, Albany 3,094 08/02/2012
135 S Manning Blvd, Albany 4,038
157 S Allen St, Albany 1,155 04/24/2018 $135,000
876 Warren St, Albany 2,730 04/08/2024 $355,000
884 Warren St, Albany 1,492 01/08/2021 $179,381
880 Mercer St, Albany 1,571 11/15/2022 $245,000
131 S Manning Blvd, Albany 08/15/2003 $275,000
123 S Allen St, Albany 1,660 08/04/2003 $184,000
163 S Allen St, Albany 2,952 11/05/2018
880 Warren St, Albany 3,182 10/27/2006 $151,500
882 Warren St, Albany 2,384 11/17/2021 $280,000
892 Warren St, Albany 1,320 03/31/2008 $127,000
892 Mercer St, Albany 2,988 09/23/2010 $207,000
876 Mercer St, Albany 1,906 07/27/2020 $226,900
872 Mercer St, Albany 1,568
870 Warren St, Albany 2,742 03/18/2021
874 Warren St, Albany 2,800 01/11/2023 $260,000
888 Warren St, Albany 1,552 07/31/2024

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