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256 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 Property Information

256 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 256 South Allen Street, Albany
Zip code 12208
County Albany
Municipality Albany
Neighborhood New Scotland
Parcel ID 64.73-2-10

Sales & Tax Overview for 256 South Allen Street, Albany

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Sale date 08/05/2003
Sale price $124,000
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Property tax $7,994

Lot & Building Information for 256 South Allen Street, Albany

Building sqft 1,892
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.069
Lot dimensions 30 ft X 100 ft
Frontage 30
Depth 100
Year built 1935
Stories 2
Units 2
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 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 256 South Allen Street, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 256 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208?

256 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 was built in 1935 and has a total of 1,892 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 256 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $256,000, the tax amount paid for 256 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 is $7,994.

When was 256 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 last sold and what was the last sale price?

256 South Allen Street, Albany, NY 12208 was last sold in 08/05/2003 for $124,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 256 South Allen Street, Albany

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/05/2003 $124,000
10/31/2001 $82,400
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 256 South Allen Street, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/09/2003 - R
08/05/2003 - D
Deed
12/04/2001 - R
10/31/2001 - D
Deed
           
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 256 South Allen Street, Albany

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $7,994
Market value $266,667
Assessed value $256,000

Assessment History for 256 South Allen Street, Albany

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 South Allen 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 $256,000 $256,000 31.2279 $7,994 +66.14%
2024 $230,128 $163,000 29.52 $4,812 -11.67%
2023 $204,466 $163,000 33.42 $5,447 -9.23%
2022 $182,123 $163,000 36.82 $6,002 -3.00%
2021 $174,518 $163,000 37.96 $6,187 -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)
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.43
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.45
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 0.51
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 0.51
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.52

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.43
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.45
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.52
Mater Christi School NR Private PK-8 198 0.63
All Saints Catholic Academy NR Private PK-8 211 0.90

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.43
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.45
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.52
Lasalle School NR Private 6-12 63 0.93
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.93

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Neighbors for 256 South Allen Street, Albany

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
274 S Allen St, Albany 7,656 03/12/2015
105 S Main Ave, Albany 3,296 09/24/2004 $229,000
247 S Manning Blvd, Albany 1,980 08/18/2023 $300,000
259 S Manning Blvd, Albany 1,914 06/13/2016 $231,750
260 S Allen St, Albany 2,448 09/25/2007 $163,500
264 S Allen St, Albany 6,584
252 S Allen St, Albany 1,276 02/07/2020 $129,000
276 S Allen St, Albany 1,460 08/20/2002 $64,000
33 Winnie St, Albany
244 S Allen St, Albany 2,460 12/10/2018 $270,000
12 Bancker St, Albany 2,016 11/24/2021 $271,000
37 Winnie St, Albany 1,356 10/25/2024 $292,000
255 S Manning Blvd, Albany 1,811 07/24/2020 $262,650
258 S Allen St, Albany 1,892 08/14/2003 $124,000
269 S Manning Blvd, Albany 1,797 08/31/2011 $280,000
265 S Manning Blvd, Albany 1,514 04/08/2017 $33,000
107 S Main Ave, Albany
248 S Allen St, Albany 1,276 06/16/2016 $145,700
261 S Manning Blvd, Albany 2,160 10/27/2006
251 S Manning Blvd, Albany 1,908 05/25/2018 $236,000

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