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538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Mercer St

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.092

General information

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Address
Primary address
538 Mercer Street
ZIP code
12208
County
Albany
Neighborhood
Pine Hills
Parcel ID
76.21-1-19

Owner

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Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$4,550
Zoning & Use
Zoning
R2A
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1,110
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
AC
No
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot water/steam
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
35 ft X 116 ft
Acreage
0.092
Frontage
35 ft
Depth
116 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
74 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
53 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
010100

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY

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

Sales history for 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208

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Tax

Property taxes for 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$4,550
Base tax
$6,370
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$212,500
Land value
$40,800
Building value
$171,700
Assessed value
$204,000

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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 $204,000 $204,000 31.2279 $6,370 +55.25%
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%
2020 $143,299 $139,000 38.8 $5,393 -1.45%
2019 $139,000 $139,000 39.37 $5,472 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center NR Private 3-12 132 0.41
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.43
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.43
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 0.51
New Scotland Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 473 0.51
Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy NR Private K-8 57 0.59
Albany Academies (The) NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.65
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center NR Private 3-12 132 0.41
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.43
Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy NR Private K-8 57 0.59
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls 3 Charter 6-12 420 0.64
Albany Academies (The) NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.65
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.66
William S Hackett Middle School 3 Public 6-8 672 0.73
Green Tech High Charter School 3 Charter 6-12 414 1.04
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School 2 Public 6-12 641 1.06
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center NR Private 3-12 132 0.41
Maimonides Hebrew Day School NR Private PK-12 86 0.43
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls 3 Charter 6-12 420 0.64
Albany Academies (The) NR Private PK, K-12 0 0.65
La Salle School NR Private 7-12 65 0.66
Lasalle School NR Private 6-12 63 0.66
Albany High School 4 Public 9-12 2,676 0.84
Green Tech High Charter School 3 Charter 6-12 414 1.04
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School 2 Public 6-12 641 1.06

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Neighbors for 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY

560 Madison Ave, Albany 527 Mercer St, Albany 521 Mercer St, Albany 568 Madison Ave, Albany 566 Madison Ave, Albany 562 Madison Ave, Albany 535 Mercer St, Albany 531 Mercer St, Albany 48 Broadway, Albany 570 Madison Ave, Albany 525 Mercer St, Albany 519 Mercer St, Albany 7-9 New Scotland Ave, Albany 533 Mercer St, Albany 564 Madison Ave, Albany 109 Dana Ave, Albany 113 Dana Ave, Albany 438 S Pearl St, Albany 536 Mercer St, Albany 139 S Lake Ave, Albany

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 Mercer Street, 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 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208?

The development at 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208?

538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 has a total of 1,110 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208?

538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 is currently assessed at $204,000.

What are the property taxes for 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208?

The property taxes for 538 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 total $6,370.

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