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871 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 Property Information

871 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 871 Mercer Street, Albany
Zip code 12208
County Albany
Municipality Albany
Neighborhood Pine Hills
Parcel ID 64.66-2-52

Sales & Tax Overview for 871 Mercer Street, Albany

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Sale date 03/30/2021
Sale price $138,000
Arm's length
Property tax $9,462

Lot & Building Information for 871 Mercer Street, Albany

Building sqft 2,498
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.111
Lot dimensions 42 ft X 116 ft
Frontage 42
Depth 116
Year built 1925
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 Wood
Heat Hot water/steam
Fuel Gas
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Albany

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About 871 Mercer Street, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 871 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208?

871 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,498 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 871 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $303,000, the tax amount paid for 871 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 is $9,462.

When was 871 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 last sold and what was the last sale price?

871 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 was last sold in 03/30/2021 for $138,000.

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 871 Mercer Street, Albany

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/30/2021 $138,000

Title Documents for 871 Mercer Street, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/30/2021 - D
04/06/2021 - R
Deed
12/26/2000 - D
05/04/2001 - R
Deed
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Property Taxes for 871 Mercer Street, Albany

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $9,462
Market value $315,625
Assessed value $303,000

Assessment History for 871 Mercer Street, Albany

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 871 Mercer Street, 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 $303,000 $303,000 31.2279 $9,462 +89.66%
2024 $238,599 $169,000 29.52 $4,989 -11.67%
2023 $211,992 $169,000 33.42 $5,648 -9.23%
2022 $188,827 $169,000 36.82 $6,223 -3.00%
2021 $180,942 $169,000 37.96 $6,415 -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)
Pine Hills Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 333 0.40
Pine Hills Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 333 0.40
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.43
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.43
St Catherine's Center For Children R & E May School NR Private K-6 61 0.50

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.43
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.56
Lasalle School NR Private 6-12 63 0.56
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.81
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.83

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.43
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.56
Lasalle School NR Private 6-12 63 0.56
Albany High School 4 Public 9-12 2,676 0.70
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.81

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Neighbors for 871 Mercer Street, Albany

Here are the neighbors for 871 Mercer Street, Albany.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
374 W Lawrence St, Albany 2,022 06/25/2014 $285,000
386 W Lawrence St, Albany 1,960 01/06/2020 $138,500
867 Mercer St, Albany 1,632 07/30/1993 $108,000
855 Mercer St, Albany 1,692 06/30/2023
862 Warren St, Albany 2,924 08/23/2019 $269,000
384 W Lawrence St, Albany 2,541
299 Cortland St, Albany 2,480
865 Mercer St, Albany 1,347 01/07/1994 $20,000
852 Warren St, Albany 2,274 06/27/2013 $217,500
307 Cortland St, Albany 4,188
860 Mercer St, Albany 2,180 06/17/2002 $190,000
854 Warren St, Albany 1,538 09/20/2016 $169,900
303 Cortland St, Albany 2,480
861 Mercer St, Albany 1,419 07/16/2013 $158,000
858 Warren St, Albany 2,576
305 Cortland St, Albany 2,458 02/23/2024 $385,000
870 Mercer St, Albany 2,958 04/25/1997 $140,000
851 Mercer St, Albany 2,902 04/10/2009 $265,000
864 Mercer St, Albany 3,388 02/24/2014 $237,000
847 Mercer St, Albany 3,132 05/03/2005 $149,400

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