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2 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 Property Information

2 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2 Benson Street, Albany
Zip code 12206
County Albany
Municipality Albany
Neighborhood Beverwyck
Parcel ID 65.54-2-44

Sales & Tax Overview for 2 Benson Street, Albany

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Sale date 12/13/2021
Sale price $140,000
Arm's length
Property tax $4,728

Lot & Building Information for 2 Benson Street, Albany

Building sqft 2,156
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.042
Lot dimensions 22 ft X 84 ft
Frontage 22
Depth 84
Year built 1926
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Row
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot water/steam
Fuel Gas
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Albany

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About 2 Benson Street, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206?

2 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 was built in 1926 and has a total of 2,156 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $151,400, the tax amount paid for 2 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 is $4,727.

When was 2 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 last sold and what was the last sale price?

2 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 was last sold in 12/13/2021 for $140,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 2 Benson Street, Albany

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/13/2021 $140,000
01/26/2005 $65,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 2 Benson Street, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/13/2021 - D
12/27/2021 - R
Deed
01/26/2005 - D
01/31/2005 - R
Deed
           
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 2 Benson Street, Albany

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $4,728
Market value $157,708
Assessed value $151,400

Assessment History for 2 Benson Street, Albany

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $151,400 $151,400 31.2279 $4,728 +41.73%
2024 $159,537 $113,000 29.52 $3,336 -11.67%
2023 $141,746 $113,000 33.42 $3,776 -9.23%
2022 $126,257 $113,000 36.82 $4,161 -3.00%
2021 $120,985 $113,000 37.96 $4,289 -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)
Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls 5 Charter K-5 326 0.22
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys 6 Charter K-5 246 0.27
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy 3 Public PK, K-5 287 0.27
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy 3 Public PK, K-5 287 0.27
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori NR Private PK-K 38 0.38

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lasalle School NR Private 6-12 63 0.42
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.42
St Anne Institute NR Private 7-12 53 0.63
Blessed Sacrament School NR Private PK-8 163 0.69
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.96

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Albany High School 4 Public 9-12 2,676 0.39
Lasalle School NR Private 6-12 63 0.42
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.42
St Anne Institute NR Private 7-12 53 0.63
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.96

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Neighbors for 2 Benson Street, Albany

Here are the neighbors for 2 Benson Street, Albany.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
4 Benson St, Albany 1,690 01/22/2018 $79,900
143 Quail St, Albany 1,696 06/13/2024
441 2nd St, Albany 1,716 07/02/2018 $32,000
17 Benson St, Albany 1,742 03/23/2016
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
521 Washington Ave, Albany 2,404 09/25/2025 $275,000
34 Quail St, Albany 09/11/2014 $8,000
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
517 Washington Ave, Albany 2,448 01/24/2025

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