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279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 - Property report

Also known as: 279 Central Ave

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Property type

Commercial (SCILSOR)

Year built

1905

Acreage

0.354

Sale price

$200,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
279 Central Avenue
ZIP code
12206
County
Albany
Neighborhood
West Hill Spirit
Parcel ID
65.54-5-43

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/22/2011
Sale price
$200,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Building
Building sq. ft.
11,376
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Story height
Year built
1905
Units
20
Lot
Total sq. ft.
19,248
Acreage
0.354
Frontage
96 ft
Depth
160 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public
Sprinkler coverage

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
61 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
010100

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Ownership

Ownership information for 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/22/2011 $200,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XX XXXX XX XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/11/2012 - R
12/22/2011 - D		 Deed XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded document on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$86,183
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,874,813
Land value
$237,000
Building value
$2,637,813
Assessed value
$2,759,820

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $2,759,820 $2,759,820 31.2279 $86,183 +49.07%
2024 $2,765,071 $1,958,500 29.52 $57,815 -11.67%
2023 $2,456,724 $1,958,500 33.42 $65,453 -9.23%
2022 $2,188,268 $1,958,500 36.82 $72,112 -3.00%
2021 $2,096,895 $1,958,500 37.96 $74,345 -2.16%
2020 $2,019,072 $1,958,500 38.8 $75,990 -1.45%
2019 $1,958,500 $1,958,500 39.37 $77,106 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/08/2026
06/25/2026

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Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
14,572
Median age
32
Average household income
$56,631
Family households
39.7%
People per household (average)
2.19
Occupied housing units
6,522
Owner-occupied units
26.6%
Median year structure built
1949
Median value mortgaged units
$173,100
Median value unmortgaged units
$157,800

Risk

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

299 Central Ave, Albany 303 Central Ave, Albany 303 Sherman St, Albany 436 Elk St, Albany 432 Elk St, Albany 297 Central Ave, Albany 454 1st St, Albany 273 Central Ave, Albany 305 Sherman St, Albany 297 Sherman St, Albany 307 Central Ave, Albany 299 Sherman St, Albany 434 Elk St, Albany 301 Central Ave, Albany 456 1st St, Albany 428 Elk St, Albany 295 Central Ave, Albany 305 Central Ave, Albany 458 1st St, Albany 301 Sherman St, Albany

Nearby ZIP codes for 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY

12054, Albany County, NY 12077, Albany County, NY 12084, Albany County, NY 12110, Albany County, NY 12159, Albany County, NY 12183, Albany County, NY 12189, Albany County, NY 12202, Albany County, NY 12203, Albany County, NY 12204, Albany County, NY 12205, Albany County, NY 12207, Albany County, NY 12208, Albany County, NY 12209, Albany County, NY 12210, Albany County, NY 12222, Albany County, NY 12304, Albany County, NY 12309, Albany County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206?

The development at 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206?

279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 has a total of 11,376 square feet.

When was 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 last sold and what was the sale price?

279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 was last sold on 12/22/2011 for $200,000.

What is the assessed value of 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206?

279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 is currently assessed at $2,759,820.

What are the property taxes for 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206?

The property taxes for 279 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206 total $86,183.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 20 residential unit(s).

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