242 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 Property Information
242 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12206 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 242 Elk Street, Albany |
| Zip code | 12206 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Albany |
| Neighborhood | West Hill Spirit |
| Parcel ID | 65.72-3-22 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 242 Elk Street, Albany
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| Sale date | 02/29/2012 |
| Sale price | $18,500 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $0 |
Lot & Building Information for 242 Elk Street, Albany
| Building class | Residential Vacant Land (311) |
| Acreage | 0.047 |
| Lot dimensions | 29 ft X 70 ft |
| Frontage | 29 |
| Depth | 70 |
| 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 242 Elk Street, Albany
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About 242 Elk Street, Albany
The current market value is $5,208.
Ownership Information
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Past Sales & Property History for 242 Elk Street, Albany
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.
Title Documents for 242 Elk Street, Albany
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Property Taxes for 242 Elk Street, Albany
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| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $156 |
| Current property tax | $0 |
| Market value | $5,208 |
| Assessed value | $5,000 |
Assessment History for 242 Elk Street, Albany
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 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 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 31.2279 | $156 | +70.62% |
| 2024 | $4,377 | $3,100 | 29.52 | $92 | -11.67% |
| 2023 | $3,889 | $3,100 | 33.42 | $104 | -9.23% |
| 2022 | $3,464 | $3,100 | 36.82 | $114 | -3.00% |
| 2021 | $3,319 | $3,100 | 37.96 | $118 | -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 | 0.20 |
| Sheridan Preparatory Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.20 |
| 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 Girls | 5 | Charter | K-5 | 326 | 0.43 |
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 | 0.67 |
| William S Hackett Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 672 | 0.70 |
| Kipp Tech Valley Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-8 | 913 | 0.84 |
| The Free School | NR | Private | K-8 | 26 | 1.00 |
| Lasalle School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 63 | 1.04 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Maginn High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 130 | 0.94 |
| 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 | 1.09 |
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Neighbors for 242 Elk Street, Albany
Here are the neighbors for 242 Elk Street, Albany.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 238 Elk St, Albany | 05/14/1999 | $2,200 | |
| 59 Sherman St, Albany | 1,840 | ||
| 287 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 1,426 | 05/20/2011 | |
| 240 Elk St, Albany | 12/14/2007 | ||
| 301 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 880 | 01/18/2018 | $25,000 |
| 291 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 2,346 | 09/11/2025 | |
| 234 Elk St, Albany | 01/04/2013 | $20,000 | |
| 57 Sherman St, Albany | |||
| 244 Elk St, Albany | |||
| 315 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 11,275 | 08/14/2015 | $100,000 |
| 232 Elk St, Albany | |||
| 53 Sherman St, Albany | 03/27/2002 | $5,000 | |
| 295 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 2,246 | 04/22/2016 | |
| 293 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 2,366 | 09/23/2022 | |
| 289 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 2,346 | 01/31/2023 | $160,000 |
| 49 Sherman St, Albany | |||
| 51 Sherman St, Albany | 1,302 | ||
| 61 Sherman St, Albany | 07/18/2002 | $1,100 | |
| 303 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 1,775 | 01/09/2018 | $500 |
| 299 Sheridan Ave, Albany | 2,246 | 01/11/2022 | $170,000 |