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26 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 Property Information

26 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 26 Benson Street, Albany
Zip code 12206
County Albany
Municipality Albany
Neighborhood Beverwyck
Parcel ID 65.54-2-32

Sales & Tax Overview for 26 Benson Street, Albany

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Sale date 12/14/2020
Sale price $133,000
Arm's length
Property tax $4,937

Lot & Building Information for 26 Benson Street, Albany

Building sqft 2,118
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.056
Lot dimensions 29 ft X 84 ft
Frontage 29
Depth 84
Year built 1910
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
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
Second story sqft
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School district Albany

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About 26 Benson Street, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 26 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206?

26 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,118 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 26 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $158,100, the tax amount paid for 26 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 is $4,937.

When was 26 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 last sold and what was the last sale price?

26 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 was last sold in 12/14/2020 for $133,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 26 Benson Street, Albany

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/14/2020 $133,000
11/29/2006 $106,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 26 Benson Street, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/14/2020 - D
01/19/2021 - R
Deed
11/29/2006 - D
12/04/2006 - R
Deed
           
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 26 Benson Street, Albany

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $4,937
Market value $164,688
Assessed value $158,100

Assessment History for 26 Benson Street, Albany

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 26 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 $158,100 $158,100 31.2279 $4,937 +48.01%
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)
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy 3 Public PK, K-5 287 0.24
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy 3 Public PK, K-5 287 0.24
Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls 5 Charter K-5 326 0.28
Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys 6 Charter K-5 246 0.32
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori NR Private PK-K 38 0.45

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lasalle School NR Private 6-12 63 0.38
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.38
St Anne Institute NR Private 7-12 53 0.57
Blessed Sacrament School NR Private PK-8 163 0.63
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.94

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Albany High School 4 Public 9-12 2,676 0.33
Lasalle School NR Private 6-12 63 0.38
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.38
St Anne Institute NR Private 7-12 53 0.57
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.94

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Neighbors for 26 Benson Street, Albany

Here are the neighbors for 26 Benson Street, Albany.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
22 Benson St, Albany 2,112 03/03/2022 $115,000
20 Benson St, Albany 2,112 04/24/2025 $10
6 Benson St, Albany 1,920 05/12/2022 $180,000
418 Elk St, Albany 1,092 09/10/2007 $20,000
12 Benson St, Albany 1,085 09/25/2003 $62,000
14 Benson St, Albany 980 10/22/2004 $63,000
424 Elk St, Albany 2,116 07/16/2014 $25,000
426 Elk St, Albany 2,304 04/07/2025 $180,250
16 Benson St, Albany 2,112 05/23/2024 $280,000
8 Benson St, Albany 1,628 09/06/2018
414 Elk St, Albany 811 01/25/2006 $56,800
420 Elk St, Albany 1,440 07/28/2017 $23,100
24 Benson St, Albany 2,118 01/17/2023 $175,000
10 Benson St, Albany 924 08/21/2023 $165,000
416 Elk St, Albany 850 04/05/2023 $52,000
28 Benson St, Albany 2,118 10/22/2018 $118,000
129 Quail St, Albany 1,892 12/01/2020 $170,000
116 West St, Albany 3,000 02/15/2018 $50,000
18 Benson St, Albany 2,112 11/13/2012
422 Elk St, Albany 780 03/01/2023 $11,000

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