| Primary address | 79 Benson Street, Albany |
| Zip code | 12206 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Albany |
| Neighborhood | Beverwyck |
| Parcel ID | 65.45-2-42 |
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| Sale date | 10/14/2020 |
| Sale price | $41,100 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $8,806 |
| Building sqft | 1,683 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.08 |
| Lot dimensions | 40 ft X 87 ft |
| Frontage | 40 |
| Depth | 87 |
| Year built | 1945 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Albany |
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79 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 was built in 1945 and has a total of 1,683 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 79 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $282,000, the tax amount paid for 79 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 is $8,806.
When was 79 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 last sold and what was the last sale price?79 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 was last sold in 10/14/2020 for $41,100.
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Access detailed property tax data for 79 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $8,806 |
| Market value | $293,750 |
| Assessed value | $282,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 79 Benson 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 | $282,000 | $282,000 | 31.2279 | $8,806 | +117.75% |
| 2024 | $193,421 | $137,000 | 29.52 | $4,044 | -11.67% |
| 2023 | $171,851 | $137,000 | 33.42 | $4,579 | -9.23% |
| 2022 | $153,073 | $137,000 | 36.82 | $5,044 | -3.00% |
| 2021 | $146,681 | $137,000 | 37.96 | $5,201 | -2.16% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 79 Benson Street, Albany to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy | 3 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.21 |
| Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy | 3 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.21 |
| St Catherine's Center For Children R & E May School | NR | Private | K-6 | 61 | 0.38 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls | 5 | Charter | K-5 | 326 | 0.43 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys | 6 | Charter | K-5 | 246 | 0.45 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 0.31 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 0.31 |
| St Anne Institute | NR | Private | 7-12 | 53 | 0.42 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 163 | 0.49 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 0.95 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,676 | 0.20 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 0.31 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 0.31 |
| St Anne Institute | NR | Private | 7-12 | 53 | 0.42 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 0.95 |
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Here are the neighbors for 79 Benson Street, Albany.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Benson St, Albany | 897 | 05/25/2022 | $75,300 |
| 69 Benson St, Albany | 875 | 10/13/2015 | $57,540 |
| 85 Partridge St, Albany | 2,160 | 07/14/2014 | $95,000 |
| 85 Benson St, Albany | 1,188 | 10/30/2014 | $85,000 |
| 81 Partridge St, Albany | 1,496 | ||
| 84 Kent St, Albany | 2,144 | 01/26/2007 | $115,000 |
| 488 3rd St, Albany | 2,904 | 04/23/2024 | |
| 490 3rd St, Albany | 1,188 | 12/21/2015 | $10,000 |
| 94 Kent St, Albany | 1,279 | 09/17/2024 | $103,001 |
| 104 Kent St, Albany | 2,280 | 08/01/2020 | $150,000 |
| 486 3rd St, Albany | 1,536 | 12/09/2016 | $11,500 |
| 492 3rd St, Albany | 2,142 | 02/01/2021 | $1 |
| 73 Benson St, Albany | 1,196 | 06/28/2018 | $153,700 |
| 88 Kent St, Albany | 1,788 | 09/20/2017 | $158,000 |
| 102 Kent St, Albany | 2,214 | 06/03/2021 | |
| 98 Kent St, Albany | 2,884 | 04/09/2024 | $290,000 |
| 83 Benson St, Albany | 2,420 | 07/21/2025 | |
| 461 3rd St, Albany | 09/04/2009 | $29,000 | |
| 77 Benson St, Albany | 1,296 | 06/06/2001 | |
| 90 Kent St, Albany | 2,464 | 01/13/2017 | $125,000 |