Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1159 Baker Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,024 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,486 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 40.78-3-45 |
| Primary APN | 421500 40.78-3-45 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,024 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 574 sqft |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1159 BAKER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12309-5709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | AGED AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED 2 WOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULEVARD HOME SITE COMPANY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records · APN 421500 40.78-3-45
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1159 BAKER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-5709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer LEGACY TITLE SERVICES, LEGACY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 05, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054621 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 05, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1159 BAKER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-5709 |
| Document Number | 0000049373 |
| Book / Page | 2068 / 584 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202149373 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | LEGACY TITLE SERVICES, LEGACY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16150 WILDWOOD CT, 16150, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33982-9687 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1175 VAN CORTLAND ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1234 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1159 BAKER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-5709 |
| Document Number | 0000054621 |
| Book / Page | 001976 / 000649 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 54621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1159 BAKER AVE SCHENECTADY NY 123095709, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-5709 |
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Municipality | Schenectady City |
| Unified School District | Schenectady City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,486.00 (+16.04%) | $138,600 (-) Land $20,800 Building $117,800 | $229,508 (+30.82%) Land $34,443 Building $195,065 |
| 2023 | $138,600 (-) Land $20,800 Building $117,800 | $175,443 (+3.8%) Land $26,329 Building $149,114 | |
| 2022 | $138,600 Land $20,800 Building $117,800 | $169,024 Land $25,366 Building $143,658 | |
| 2021 | $6,451.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 7, 2014 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 823 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS serves 62,000 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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