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161 South Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 Property Information

161 South Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany
Zip code 12208
County Albany
Municipality Albany
Neighborhood Pine Hills
Parcel ID 75.28-4-19

Sales & Tax Overview for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany

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Sale date 11/19/2020
Sale price $409,900
Arm's length
Property tax $14,646

Lot & Building Information for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany

Building sqft 3,751
Building class Three Family Year-Round Residence (230)
Acreage 0.216
Lot dimensions 47 ft X 200 ft
Frontage 47
Depth 200
Year built 1920
Stories 3
Units 3
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Kitchen 3
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Wood
Heat Hot water/steam
Fuel Gas
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Albany

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Other Property Data for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany

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About 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12208?

161 South Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 was built in 1920 and has a total of 3,751 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $469,000, the tax amount paid for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 is $14,645.

When was 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 last sold and what was the last sale price?

161 South Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 was last sold in 11/19/2020 for $409,900.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/19/2020 $409,900
02/09/2018 $1
05/25/2007 $315,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/19/2020 - D
12/09/2020 - R
Deed
02/09/2018 - D
04/02/2018 - R
Deed
05/25/2007 - D
06/04/2007 - R
Deed
05/18/2006 - D
06/20/2006 - R
Deed
06/17/2004 - D
06/23/2004 - R
Deed
04/21/1993 - D
04/22/1993 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $14,646
Market value $488,542
Assessed value $469,000

Assessment History for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 South Lake 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 $487,500 $487,500 31.2279 $15,224 +100.66%
2024 $362,841 $257,000 29.52 $7,587 -11.67%
2023 $322,378 $257,000 33.42 $8,589 -9.23%
2022 $287,151 $257,000 36.82 $9,463 -3.00%
2021 $275,161 $257,000 37.96 $9,756 -2.16%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center NR Private 3-12 132 0.29
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.45
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.45
Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy NR Private K-8 57 0.47
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 0.49

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center NR Private 3-12 132 0.29
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.45
Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy NR Private K-8 57 0.47
Albany Academies (The) NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.54
Albany Academy (The) NR Private PK-12 825 0.55

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center NR Private 3-12 132 0.29
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.45
Albany Academies (The) NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.54
Albany Academy (The) NR Private PK-12 825 0.55
Albany Academies NR Private PK-12 820 0.55

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Neighbors for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany

Here are the neighbors for 161 South Lake Avenue, Albany.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
396 Quail St, Albany 3,084 07/30/1998 $100,000
380 Quail St, Albany 1,722 07/31/2018 $200,000
577 Providence St, Albany 2,065
155 S Lake Ave, Albany 3,078 09/15/2020
579 Providence St, Albany 1,878 05/31/2001 $114,000
1 Woodlawn Ave, Albany 06/21/2019 $25,000
14 Norwood Ave, Albany 2,556 03/26/2021
16 Norwood Ave, Albany 2,556 12/29/2020
394 Quail St, Albany 1,806 03/15/2024 $300,000
571 Providence St, Albany 2,450 01/28/2021 $375,000
159 S Lake Ave, Albany 4,141 11/12/2013 $245,000
541 Providence St, Albany 2,417 04/21/2016 $365,000
5 Woodlawn Ave, Albany 2,520 02/20/2025 $270,000
157 S Lake Ave, Albany 4,501 12/15/2022
151 S Lake Ave, Albany 3,867 03/26/2021 $320,000
419 Quail St, Albany 1,198 01/27/2012
153 S Lake Ave, Albany 3,355 07/29/2002 $259,900
8 Norwood Ave, Albany 1,320 11/21/2023 $301,000
386 Quail St, Albany 2,658 10/23/2000 $137,000
12 Norwood Ave, Albany 2,556 04/30/2021 $245,000

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