Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 118 James St, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,218 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,140 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,903 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.60-5-47 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.60-5-47 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 696 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 522 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,140 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 118 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-1308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 60 2 WOOD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
118 James St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 JAMES ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 118 James St was $3,903 with exemptions applied, up 53.4% from the year before.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Municipality | Schenectady City |
| Unified School District | Schenectady City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,903.00 (+53.42%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,544.00 | $96,900 Land $14,500 Building $82,400 | $160,457 Land $24,011 Building $136,446 |
| 2023 | $96,900 (-) Land $14,500 Building $82,400 | $122,658 (+3.8%) Land $18,354 Building $104,304 | |
| 2022 | $96,900 Land $14,500 Building $82,400 | $118,171 Land $17,683 Building $100,488 | |
| 2021 | $1,960.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 118 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 118 James St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS serves 62,000 people · EPA ID NY4600070 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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