| Primary address | 78 Benson Street, Albany |
| Zip code | 12206 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Albany |
| Neighborhood | Beverwyck |
| Parcel ID | 65.53-1-26 |
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| Sale date | 02/24/2021 |
| Sale price | $189,900 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $6,901 |
| Building sqft | 2,070 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.063 |
| Lot dimensions | 33 ft X 83 ft |
| Frontage | 33 |
| Depth | 83 |
| Year built | 1907 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Albany |
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78 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 was built in 1907 and has a total of 2,070 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 78 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $221,000, the tax amount paid for 78 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 is $6,901.
When was 78 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 last sold?78 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 was last sold in 06/09/2025.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 78 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 | $6,901 |
| Market value | $230,208 |
| Assessed value | $221,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 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 | $221,000 | $221,000 | 31.2279 | $6,901 | +66.99% |
| 2024 | $197,656 | $140,000 | 29.52 | $4,133 | -11.67% |
| 2023 | $175,615 | $140,000 | 33.42 | $4,679 | -9.23% |
| 2022 | $156,425 | $140,000 | 36.82 | $5,155 | -3.00% |
| 2021 | $149,893 | $140,000 | 37.96 | $5,314 | -2.16% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 78 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 | 0.22 |
| Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy | 3 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.22 |
| St Catherine's Center For Children R & E May School | NR | Private | K-6 | 61 | 0.39 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls | 5 | Charter | K-5 | 326 | 0.40 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys | 6 | Charter | K-5 | 246 | 0.42 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 0.30 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 0.30 |
| St Anne Institute | NR | Private | 7-12 | 53 | 0.46 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 163 | 0.53 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 0.92 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,676 | 0.22 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 0.30 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 0.30 |
| St Anne Institute | NR | Private | 7-12 | 53 | 0.46 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 0.92 |
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Here are the neighbors for 78 Benson Street, Albany.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 750 State St, Albany | 92,928 | ||
| 205 Ontario St, Albany | 4,080 | 04/01/2019 | $500,000 |
| 715 State St, Albany | 2,512 | 08/26/2021 | $240,000 |
| 589 Washington Ave, Albany | 2,407 | 11/26/2013 | |
| 339 Central Ave, Albany | 3,983 | 12/31/1998 | $75,000 |
| 721 State St, Albany | 2,072 | 12/06/2024 | $252,000 |
| 587 Washington Ave, Albany | 2,438 | 05/30/2018 | $165,000 |
| 640 Washington Ave, Albany | 03/03/2020 | $75,000 | |
| 340 Sherman St, Albany | 1,800 | 04/02/2021 | $1 |
| 713 State St, Albany | 3,588 | 10/22/2021 | $256,000 |
| 338 Sherman St, Albany | 1,425 | 04/26/2004 | $24,900 |
| 723 State St, Albany | 1,832 | 03/31/1997 | $44,000 |
| 717 State St, Albany | 2,192 | 07/25/2018 | |
| 209 Ontario St, Albany | 2,704 | 08/08/2019 | $240,000 |
| 211 Ontario St, Albany | 2,704 | 07/14/2023 | $357,000 |
| 207 Ontario St, Albany | 2,932 | ||
| 80 Benson St, Albany | 1,284 | 06/19/2008 | $120,000 |
| 719 State St, Albany | 1,970 | 06/13/2019 | $185,812 |
| 591 Washington Ave, Albany | 2,496 | 10/28/2020 | $145,000 |
| 99 Partridge St, Albany | 1,562 |