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838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 - Property report

Also known as: 838 New Scotland Ave

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1940

Acreage

0.172

Sale price

$235,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
838 New Scotland Avenue
ZIP code
12208
County
Albany
Neighborhood
Buckingham Pond - Crestwood
Parcel ID
75.23-1-8

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Sales
Sale date
07/14/2021
Sale price
$235,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$8,119
Zoning & Use
Zoning
R1B
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
2,429
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1940
AC
Yes
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
55 ft X 136 ft
Acreage
0.172
Frontage
55 ft
Depth
136 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
34 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
34 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
47 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
010100

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Ownership

Ownership information for 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/14/2021 $235,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX XXXX XXXXXXX, XXX
01/06/2017 $217,500 XXXX XXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
05/13/2011 $1 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/22/2021 - R
07/14/2021 - D		 Deed XXXX XXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX
01/25/2017 - R
01/06/2017 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX, XXX
05/17/2011 - R
05/13/2011 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/22/1999 - R
06/08/1999 - D		 Deed

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$8,119
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$270,833
Land value
$52,000
Building value
$218,833
Assessed value
$260,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $260,000 $260,000 31.2279 $8,119 +43.25%
2024 $271,072 $192,000 29.52 $5,668 -11.67%
2023 $240,843 $192,000 33.42 $6,417 -9.23%
2022 $214,525 $192,000 36.82 $7,069 -3.00%
2021 $205,567 $192,000 37.96 $7,288 -2.16%
2020 $197,938 $192,000 38.8 $7,450 -1.45%
2019 $192,000 $192,000 39.37 $7,559 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mater Christi School NR Private PK-8 198 0.25
Mater Christi School NR Private PK-8 198 0.25
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.50
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.53
Albany Jcc NR Private PK-K 74 0.64
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 1.24
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 1.24
Eagle Point Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 275 1.28
Eagle Point Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 275 1.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mater Christi School NR Private PK-8 198 0.25
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.50
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.53
Academy of The Holy Names NR Private 6-12 295 0.99
All Saints Catholic Academy NR Private PK-8 211 1.25
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School 2 Public 6-12 641 1.40
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.50
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.53
Academy of The Holy Names NR Private 6-12 295 0.99
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 1.33
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School 2 Public 6-12 641 1.40
Albany Academy (The) NR Private PK-12 825 1.58
Albany High School 4 Public 9-12 2,676 1.95

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Neighbors for 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY

700 Delaware Ave, Albany 698 Delaware Ave, Albany 10 Collins Pl, Albany 663 Delaware Ave, Albany 692 Delaware Ave, Albany 681 Delaware Ave, Albany 2 Collins Pl, Albany 836 New Scotland Ave, Albany 705 Delaware Ave, Albany 452 Hackett Blvd, Albany 685 Delaware Ave #D, Albany 685 Delaware Ave #A, Albany 4 Collins Pl, Albany 834 New Scotland Ave, Albany 707 Delaware Ave #C, Albany 707 Delaware Ave #B, Albany 450 Hackett Blvd, Albany 448 Hackett Blvd, Albany 694 Delaware Ave, Albany 693 Delaware Ave, Albany

Nearby ZIP codes for 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY

12054, Albany County, NY 12077, Albany County, NY 12084, Albany County, NY 12110, Albany County, NY 12158, Albany County, NY 12159, Albany County, NY 12161, Albany County, NY 12183, Albany County, NY 12189, Albany County, NY 12202, Albany County, NY 12203, Albany County, NY 12204, Albany County, NY 12205, Albany County, NY 12206, Albany County, NY 12207, Albany County, NY 12209, Albany County, NY 12210, Albany County, NY 12222, Albany County, NY 12303, Albany County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208?

The development at 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208?

838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 has a total of 2,429 square feet.

When was 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 last sold and what was the sale price?

838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 was last sold on 07/14/2021 for $235,000.

What is the assessed value of 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208?

838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 is currently assessed at $260,000.

What are the property taxes for 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208?

The property taxes for 838 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 total $8,119.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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