| Primary address | 79 Thornton Street, Albany |
| Zip code | 12206 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Albany |
| Neighborhood | West Hill Spirit |
| Parcel ID | 65.57-1-6 |
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| Sale date | 09/28/2020 |
| Sale price | $155,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $4,341 |
| Building sqft | 1,053 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.085 |
| Lot dimensions | 38 ft X 100 ft |
| Frontage | 38 |
| Depth | 100 |
| Year built | 1891 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| 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 | Register |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Albany |
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79 Thornton Street, Albany, NY 12206 was built in 1891 and has a total of 1,053 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 79 Thornton Street, Albany, NY 12206 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $139,000, the tax amount paid for 79 Thornton Street, Albany, NY 12206 is $4,340.
When was 79 Thornton Street, Albany, NY 12206 last sold and what was the last sale price?79 Thornton Street, Albany, NY 12206 was last sold in 09/28/2020 for $155,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 79 Thornton 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 | $4,341 |
| Market value | $144,792 |
| Assessed value | $139,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 79 Thornton 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 | $139,000 | $139,000 | 31.2279 | $4,341 | +56.43% |
| 2024 | $132,712 | $94,000 | 29.52 | $2,775 | -11.67% |
| 2023 | $117,913 | $94,000 | 33.42 | $3,141 | -9.23% |
| 2022 | $105,028 | $94,000 | 36.82 | $3,461 | -3.00% |
| 2021 | $100,642 | $94,000 | 37.96 | $3,568 | -2.16% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 79 Thornton 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Tech Valley Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 913 | 0.32 |
| Sheridan Preparatory Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.46 |
| Sheridan Preparatory Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.46 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys | 6 | Charter | K-5 | 246 | 0.53 |
| Arbor Hill Elementary School | 3 | Public | PK, K-5 | 265 | 0.56 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Tech Valley Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 913 | 0.32 |
| Edmund J O'neal Middle Of Excellence | NR | Public | 6-8 | 261 | 0.35 |
| NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 2 | Public | 6-8 | 437 | 1.11 |
| Blessed Sacrament School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 163 | 1.18 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 1.20 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,676 | 1.12 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 1.20 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 1.20 |
| St Anne Institute | NR | Private | 7-12 | 53 | 1.21 |
| Bishop Maginn High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 130 | 1.43 |
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Here are the neighbors for 79 Thornton Street, Albany.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | 2,518 | 03/12/2015 | $36,500 |
| 73 Thornton St, Albany | 2,332 | 02/16/2022 | |
| 36 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | 1,102 | 02/20/1997 | $60,000 |
| 35 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | 986 | 06/19/2007 | $51,013 |
| 29 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | 2,576 | 07/21/1994 | $83,000 |
| 33 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | 2,464 | 10/27/1995 | $74,000 |
| 31 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | 10/17/2007 | $110,000 | |
| 273 3rd St, Albany | 2,787 | 12/18/2020 | $20,000 |
| 34 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | 1,221 | 12/01/2005 | $66,000 |
| 75 Thornton St, Albany | 1,631 | 02/11/2011 | $99,000 |
| 54 Beverly Ave, Albany | 1,722 | 07/26/2024 | $146,000 |
| 27 Thornton St, Albany | 1,520 | 12/23/2008 | $3,000 |
| 18 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | 2,582 | 03/21/2025 | |
| 83 Thornton St, Albany | 1,722 | ||
| 44 Beverly Ave, Albany | |||
| 22 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | 3,108 | 04/05/2024 | |
| 16 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | |||
| 28 MC Ardle Ave, Albany | 1,008 | 12/21/2007 | $62,500 |
| 46 Beverly Ave, Albany | |||
| 40 Beverly Ave, Albany | 2,548 | 05/04/1994 | $81,500 |