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281 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210 Property Information

281 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Lark Street, Albany
Zip code 12210
County Albany
Municipality Albany
Neighborhood Hudson Park
Parcel ID 76.23-3-53

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Lark Street, Albany

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Sale date 05/03/2010
Sale price $205,000
Arm's length
Property tax $4,559

Lot & Building Information for 281 Lark Street, Albany

Building sqft 1,064
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.04
Lot dimensions 20 ft X 91 ft
Frontage 20
Depth 91
Year built 1852
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Half bathrooms 1
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Row
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Brick
Heat Electric
Fuel Electric
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Albany

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About 281 Lark Street, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 281 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210?

281 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210 was built in 1852 and has a total of 1,064 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $146,000, the tax amount paid for 281 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210 is $4,559.

When was 281 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210 last sold and what was the last sale price?

281 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210 was last sold in 05/03/2010 for $205,000.

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 281 Lark Street, Albany

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/03/2010 $205,000
07/11/2005 $219,900
08/20/2004 $145,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 281 Lark Street, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/03/2010 - D
06/10/2010 - R
Deed
07/11/2005 - D
07/26/2005 - R
Deed
08/20/2004 - D
09/30/2004 - R
Deed
04/27/1995 - D
05/05/1995 - R
Deed
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 Lark Street, Albany

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $4,559
Market value $152,083
Assessed value $146,000

Assessment History for 281 Lark Street, Albany

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 Lark 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 $146,000 $146,000 31.2279 $4,559 -2.25%
2024 $223,069 $158,000 29.52 $4,664 -11.67%
2023 $198,194 $158,000 33.42 $5,280 -9.23%
2022 $176,536 $158,000 36.82 $5,818 -3.00%
2021 $169,165 $158,000 37.96 $5,998 -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)
Thomas S O Brien Academy Of Science And Tech 4 Public PK, K-5 250 0.44
Thomas S O Brien Academy Of Science And Tech 4 Public PK, K-5 250 0.44
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori NR Private PK-K 38 0.54
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori NR Private PK-K 38 0.54
Sheridan Preparatory Academy 2 Public PK, K-5 287 0.57

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
William S Hackett Middle School 3 Public 6-8 672 0.28
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls 3 Charter 6-12 420 0.69
The Free School NR Private K-8 26 0.72
Green Tech High Charter School 3 Charter 6-12 414 0.78
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center NR Private 3-12 132 0.91

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bishop Maginn High School NR Private 9-12 130 0.59
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls 3 Charter 6-12 420 0.69
Green Tech High Charter School 3 Charter 6-12 414 0.78
Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center NR Private 3-12 132 0.91
Harriet Tubman Democratic High School NR Private 9-12 0 0.93

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Neighbors for 281 Lark Street, Albany

Here are the neighbors for 281 Lark Street, Albany.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
285 Lark St, Albany 4,325 11/30/2020 $1
159 Chestnut St, Albany 2,156 01/10/2023
277 Lark St, Albany 2,520
379 Hudson Ave, Albany 882
304 State St, Albany 6,720 06/30/2004
381 Hudson Ave, Albany 1,262
167 Chestnut St, Albany 2,068 03/14/2007
302 State St, Albany 3,036 08/18/2025 $652,000
306 State St, Albany 7,328 10/16/2020 $820,000
308 State St, Albany 4,742 12/16/2013 $361,000
279 Lark St, Albany 2,309 05/23/2025 $325,000
300 State St, Albany 9,310 12/19/2022 $1,100,000
163 Chestnut St, Albany 1,710
157 Chestnut St, Albany 2,156 02/17/2021 $252,000
273 Lark St, Albany 1,440 04/04/2025 $269,000
165 Chestnut St, Albany 1,710 01/27/2022 $295,000
283 Lark St, Albany 1,596 07/02/2016 $1
271 Lark St, Albany 2,880 05/28/2009 $345,000
269 Lark St, Albany 3,264 12/13/2006 $170,000
226 Lark St, Albany 2,670 12/11/2023 $439,500

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