| Primary address | 17 Benson Street, Albany |
| Zip code | 12206 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Albany |
| Neighborhood | Beverwyck |
| Parcel ID | 65.54-2-18 |
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| Sale date | 10/16/1997 |
| Sale price | $50,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $5,049 |
| Building sqft | 1,742 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.048 |
| Lot dimensions | 25 ft X 89 ft |
| Frontage | 25 |
| Depth | 89 |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Albany |
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17 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,742 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 17 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $182,000, the tax amount paid for 17 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 is $5,683.
When was 17 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 last sold?17 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 was last sold in 03/23/2016.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/1997 | $50,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 17 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $5,683 |
| Current property tax | $5,049 |
| Market value | $189,583 |
| Assessed value | $182,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 17 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 | $182,000 | $182,000 | 31.2279 | $5,683 | +63.16% |
| 2024 | $166,596 | $118,000 | 29.52 | $3,483 | -11.67% |
| 2023 | $148,018 | $118,000 | 33.42 | $3,944 | -9.23% |
| 2022 | $131,844 | $118,000 | 36.82 | $4,345 | -3.00% |
| 2021 | $126,338 | $118,000 | 37.96 | $4,479 | -2.16% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 17 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 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls | 5 | Charter | K-5 | 326 | 0.25 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys | 6 | Charter | K-5 | 246 | 0.28 |
| Castle Island Bilingual Montessori | NR | Private | PK-K | 38 | 0.42 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 0.41 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 0.41 |
| St Anne Institute | NR | Private | 7-12 | 53 | 0.59 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 163 | 0.64 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 0.98 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,676 | 0.36 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 0.41 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 0.41 |
| St Anne Institute | NR | Private | 7-12 | 53 | 0.59 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 0.98 |
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Here are the neighbors for 17 Benson Street, Albany.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Benson St, Albany | 1,690 | 01/22/2018 | $79,900 |
| 2 Benson St, Albany | 2,156 | 12/13/2021 | $140,000 |
| 143 Quail St, Albany | 1,696 | 06/13/2024 | |
| 439 2nd St, Albany | 546 | ||
| 519 Washington Ave, Albany | 960 | 04/30/2004 | $42,000 |
| 523 Washington Ave, Albany | 1,952 | 03/18/2010 | $46,000 |
| 433 2nd St, Albany | 3,480 | 05/10/2000 | $1 |
| 193 N Lake Ave, Albany | 2,032 | 04/17/2006 | $46,000 |
| 521 Washington Ave, Albany | 2,404 | 09/25/2025 | $275,000 |
| 15 Benson St, Albany | 1,742 | 01/12/2024 | $225,000 |
| 435 2nd St, Albany | 03/31/2022 | $4,500 | |
| 431 2nd St, Albany | 3,582 | 05/10/2000 | $1 |
| 427 2nd St, Albany | 1,320 | 09/29/2005 | $62,000 |
| 139 Quail St, Albany | 2,142 | 04/15/2010 | $68,000 |
| 145 Quail St, Albany | 2,184 | 07/07/2022 | $220,000 |
| 429 2nd St, Albany | 2,250 | ||
| 141 Quail St, Albany | 2,142 | 06/24/2003 | $58,000 |
| 437 2nd St, Albany | 1,554 | 07/27/2012 | $8,000 |
| 191 N Lake Ave, Albany | 2,176 | 02/04/2025 | |
| 517 Washington Ave, Albany | 2,448 | 01/24/2025 |