261 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 Property Information
261 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 261 Elk Street, Albany |
| Zip code | 12206 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Albany |
| Neighborhood | West Hill Spirit |
| Parcel ID | 65.72-2-52 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Elk Street, Albany
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| Sale date | 12/02/2013 |
| Sale price | $1,650 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $0 |
Lot & Building Information for 261 Elk Street, Albany
| Building sqft | 2,137 |
| Building class | Residential Vacant Land (311) |
| Acreage | 0.073 |
| Lot dimensions | 29 ft X 110 ft |
| Frontage | 29 |
| Depth | 110 |
| Year built | 1882 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
Zoning, Use & Area Overview
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Albany |
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Other Property Data for 261 Elk Street, Albany
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About 261 Elk Street, Albany
This Residential Vacant Land (311) located at 261 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 has a total of 2,137 square feet and a current price per square foot of $0.
What is the year built & the current market value of 261 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206?261 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 was built in 1882 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $10,417.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Elk Street, Albany
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2013 | $1,650 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 261 Elk Street, Albany
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Property Taxes for 261 Elk Street, Albany
Access detailed property tax data for 261 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $312 |
| Current property tax | $0 |
| Market value | $10,417 |
| Assessed value | $10,000 |
Assessment History for 261 Elk Street, Albany
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 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 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 31.2279 | $312 | +129.97% |
| 2024 | $6,494 | $4,600 | 29.52 | $136 | -72.91% |
| 2023 | $18,816 | $15,000 | 33.42 | $501 | -9.23% |
| 2022 | $16,760 | $15,000 | 36.82 | $552 | -3.00% |
| 2021 | $16,060 | $15,000 | 37.96 | $569 | -2.16% |
Risk
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Preparatory Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.16 |
| Sheridan Preparatory Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.16 |
| Castle Island Bilingual Montessori | NR | Private | PK-K | 38 | 0.25 |
| Castle Island Bilingual Montessori | NR | Private | PK-K | 38 | 0.25 |
| Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys | 6 | Charter | K-5 | 246 | 0.40 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund J O'neal Middle Of Excellence | NR | Public | 6-8 | 261 | 0.65 |
| William S Hackett Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 672 | 0.74 |
| Kipp Tech Valley Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 913 | 0.81 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 1.02 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 1.02 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Maginn High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 130 | 0.99 |
| Albany High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 2,676 | 1.02 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 1.02 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 1.02 |
| Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls | 3 | Charter | 6-12 | 420 | 1.12 |
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Neighbors for 261 Elk Street, Albany
Here are the neighbors for 261 Elk Street, Albany.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 325 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 1,672 | 07/09/1996 | $1 |
| 84 Lexington Ave, Albany | 2,744 | 08/05/2021 | $180,000 |
| 82 Lexington Ave, Albany | 1,978 | 10/30/2006 | $21,900 |
| 243 Elk St, Albany | 10/19/2015 | $1 | |
| 259 Elk St, Albany | 12/02/2013 | $200 | |
| 255 Elk St, Albany | |||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 323 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 2,552 | 01/19/2017 | $9,481 |
| 247 Elk St, Albany | 2,024 | 04/21/2025 | $120,000 |
| 319 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 11/04/2022 | $100 | |
| 251 Elk St, Albany | 1,936 | 10/20/2017 | $6,000 |
| 346 Orange St, Albany | 2,128 | 11/22/2024 | $139,900 |
| 327 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 1,655 | 11/07/1997 | $82,500 |