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540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 Property Information

540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany
Zip code 12208
County Albany
Municipality Albany
Neighborhood Helderberg
Parcel ID 75.25-1-16

Sales & Tax Overview for 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany

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Sale date 11/30/2022
Sale price $100,000
Arm's length
Property tax $3,092

Lot & Building Information for 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany

Building sqft 1,168
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.117
Lot dimensions 36 ft X 142 ft
Frontage 36
Depth 142
Year built 1940
Stories 1
Units 2
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Slab/pier
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
Fuel Oil
First story sqft
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Zoning, Use & Area Overview

Walk Score
66 /100. Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
40 /100. Some Transit
Bike Score
60 /100. Bikeable

Zoning district
School district Albany

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About 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208?

540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 was built in 1940 and has a total of 1,168 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $99,000, the tax amount paid for 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 is $3,091.

When was 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 last sold and what was the last sale price?

540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 was last sold in 11/30/2022 for $100,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/30/2022 $100,000

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Title Documents for 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/13/2022 - R
11/30/2022 - D		 Deed
           
           
           
           
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $3,092
Market value $103,125
Assessed value $99,000

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Assessment History for 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 New Scotland Avenue, 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 $99,000 $99,000 31.2279 $3,092 -24.66%
2024 $196,245 $139,000 29.52 $4,103 -11.67%
2023 $174,360 $139,000 33.42 $4,645 -9.23%
2022 $155,307 $139,000 36.82 $5,118 -3.00%
2021 $148,822 $139,000 37.96 $5,276 -2.16%
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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.36
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 0.36
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 0.36
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.38
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.46
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.36
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.38
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.46
Mater Christi School NR Private PK-8 198 0.63
Albany Academy (The) NR Private PK-12 825 0.85
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Center for Disabilitie Services NR Private 0 0.36
Langan School/Center for Disability Services NR Private 154 0.38
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.46
Albany Academy (The) NR Private PK-12 825 0.85
Albany Academies NR Private PK-12 820 0.85
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Neighbors for 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany

Here are the neighbors for 540 New Scotland Avenue, Albany.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
259 S Main Ave, Albany 2,032 10/31/1997 $122,340
296 S Main Ave, Albany 2,216 06/16/1998 $160,000
288 S Main Ave, Albany 1,528 05/22/2001 $130,000
538 New Scotland Ave, Albany 1,720 12/21/1998 $105,000
300 S Main Ave, Albany 2,216
27 Weis Rd, Albany 6,816
292 S Main Ave, Albany 1,612
7 Weis Rd, Albany 14,784
35 Weis Rd, Albany 6,816
45 Weis Rd, Albany 14,784
542 New Scotland Ave, Albany 01/17/2018 $310,000
550 New Scotland Ave, Albany 6,816 04/06/2018 $252,350
69 Weis Rd, Albany 15,520
70 Weis Rd, Albany 16,512
284 S Main Ave, Albany 1,344 01/05/2018 $185,000
294 S Main Ave, Albany 1,788 06/27/2023 $10
298 S Main Ave, Albany 1,680
290 S Main Ave, Albany 1,728 01/09/2004 $144,900
279 S Main Ave, Albany 1,852 01/06/2023 $295,000
277 S Main Ave, Albany 1,358 11/04/2014 $195,000
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