| Primary address | 488 Elk Street, Albany |
| Zip code | 12206 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Albany |
| Neighborhood | West Hill Spirit |
| Parcel ID | 65.46-3-44 |
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| Sale date | 01/24/2018 |
| Sale price | $50,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $3,997 |
| Building sqft | 1,596 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.045 |
| Lot dimensions | 28 ft X 70 ft |
| Frontage | 28 |
| Depth | 70 |
| Year built | 1860 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| 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 | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Albany |
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488 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 was built in 1860 and has a total of 1,596 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 488 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $128,000, the tax amount paid for 488 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 is $3,997.
When was 488 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 last sold and what was the last sale price?488 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 was last sold in 01/24/2018 for $50,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 488 Elk 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 | $3,997 |
| Market value | $133,333 |
| Assessed value | $128,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 488 Elk 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 | $128,000 | $128,000 | 31.2279 | $3,997 | +146.19% |
| 2024 | $77,651 | $55,000 | 29.52 | $1,624 | -11.67% |
| 2023 | $68,991 | $55,000 | 33.42 | $1,838 | -9.23% |
| 2022 | $61,453 | $55,000 | 36.82 | $2,025 | -3.00% |
| 2021 | $58,887 | $55,000 | 37.96 | $2,088 | -2.16% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 488 Elk 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 | 0.10 |
| Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy | 3 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.10 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys | 6 | Charter | K-5 | 246 | 0.27 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls | 5 | Charter | K-5 | 326 | 0.30 |
| Castle Island Bilingual Montessori | NR | Private | PK-K | 38 | 0.48 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 0.55 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 0.55 |
| St Anne Institute | NR | Private | 7-12 | 53 | 0.57 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 163 | 0.58 |
| Kipp Tech Valley Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 913 | 0.91 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,676 | 0.44 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 0.55 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 0.55 |
| St Anne Institute | NR | Private | 7-12 | 53 | 0.57 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 1.15 |
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Here are the neighbors for 488 Elk Street, Albany.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Emmet St, Albany | 1,980 | 05/09/2018 | |
| 1086 Broadway, Albany | |||
| 8 Emmet St, Albany | 1,200 | ||
| 490 Elk St, Albany | 04/07/2020 | $3,001 | |
| 466 N Pearl St, Albany | 08/17/2004 | $4,100 | |
| 10 Emmet St, Albany | 1,688 | 12/29/2023 | $78,000 |
| 85 Quail St, Albany | |||
| 60 Emmet St, Albany | 1,980 | 08/30/2024 | |
| 54 Emmet St, Albany | 1,992 | 10/31/2002 | $59,900 |
| 480 Elk St, Albany | 2,020 | 10/10/2017 | $7,500 |
| 12 Emmet St, Albany | 2,112 | 03/09/2013 | $5,000 |
| 486 Elk St, Albany | 996 | 10/29/2014 | $2,000 |
| 1084 Broadway, Albany | |||
| 465 Elk St, Albany | 09/24/2021 | $500 | |
| 58 Emmet St, Albany | 1,980 | 04/29/2022 | $200,000 |
| 482 Elk St, Albany | 2,146 | 06/23/2014 | $26,000 |
| 1082 Broadway, Albany | |||
| 56 Emmet St, Albany | 1,980 | 11/18/2014 | $117,000 |
| 484 Elk St, Albany | |||
| 34 Mohawk St, Albany | 1,408 | 07/17/2007 | $45,000 |