| Primary address | 251 Elk Street, Albany |
| Zip code | 12206 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Albany |
| Neighborhood | West Hill Spirit |
| Parcel ID | 65.72-2-47 |
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| Sale date | 10/20/2017 |
| Sale price | $6,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $2,373 |
| Building sqft | 1,936 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.057 |
| Lot dimensions | 25 ft X 100 ft |
| Frontage | 25 |
| Depth | 100 |
| Year built | 1886 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Albany |
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251 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 was built in 1886 and has a total of 1,936 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 251 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $76,000, the tax amount paid for 251 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 is $2,373.
When was 251 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 last sold and what was the last sale price?251 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 was last sold in 10/20/2017 for $6,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 251 Elk 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 | $2,373 |
| Market value | $79,167 |
| Assessed value | $76,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 251 Elk 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 | $76,000 | $76,000 | 31.2279 | $2,373 | +1507.94% |
| 2024 | $7,059 | $5,000 | 29.52 | $148 | -11.67% |
| 2023 | $6,272 | $5,000 | 33.42 | $167 | -9.23% |
| 2022 | $5,587 | $5,000 | 36.82 | $184 | -3.00% |
| 2021 | $5,353 | $5,000 | 37.96 | $190 | -2.16% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 251 Elk 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 (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Preparatory Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.18 |
| Sheridan Preparatory Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.18 |
| Castle Island Bilingual Montessori | NR | Private | PK-K | 38 | 0.27 |
| Castle Island Bilingual Montessori | NR | Private | PK-K | 38 | 0.27 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys | 6 | Charter | K-5 | 246 | 0.42 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund J O'neal Middle Of Excellence | NR | Public | 6-8 | 261 | 0.65 |
| William S Hackett Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 672 | 0.73 |
| Kipp Tech Valley Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 913 | 0.81 |
| The Free School | NR | Private | K-8 | 26 | 1.02 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 1.04 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Maginn High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 130 | 0.97 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 1.04 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 1.04 |
| Albany High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,676 | 1.04 |
| Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls | 3 | Charter | 6-12 | 420 | 1.11 |
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Here are the neighbors for 251 Elk Street, Albany.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 Elk St, Albany | 10/19/2015 | $1 | |
| 255 Elk St, Albany | |||
| 259 Elk St, Albany | 12/02/2013 | $200 | |
| 348 Orange St, Albany | 2,128 | 02/11/2022 | $97,500 |
| 317 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 4,716 | 02/17/2017 | $50,000 |
| 257 Elk St, Albany | 1,452 | 06/11/2025 | $117,300 |
| 253 Elk St, Albany | 1,992 | ||
| 245 Elk St, Albany | 10/19/2015 | $1 | |
| 354 Orange St, Albany | 2,510 | 08/27/2019 | $1 |
| 356 Orange St, Albany | 2,632 | ||
| 265 Elk St, Albany | 1,672 | 06/25/2012 | |
| 267 Elk St, Albany | 2,112 | 03/29/2002 | |
| 321 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 2,038 | 08/25/2014 | |
| 247 Elk St, Albany | 2,024 | 04/21/2025 | $120,000 |
| 319 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 11/04/2022 | $100 | |
| 346 Orange St, Albany | 2,128 | 11/22/2024 | $139,900 |
| 350 Orange St, Albany | 2,794 | 06/17/2022 | $26,500 |
| 352 Orange St, Albany | 2,578 | 05/08/2007 | $52,500 |
| 358 Orange St, Albany | 2,724 | 08/04/2021 | $111,300 |
| 261 Elk St, Albany | 2,137 | 12/02/2013 | $1,650 |