Schenectady County and Niskayuna Town property record for 1218 Ruffner Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12,405 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422400 50.12-1-8 |
| Primary APN | 422400 50.12-1-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,020 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 305 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1218 RUFFNER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12309-4615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | NISKAYUNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 32101 |
1218 Ruffner Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2025.
Source: Schenectady County and Niskayuna Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1218 RUFFNER RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-4615 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Executor's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251255 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1218 RUFFNER RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-4615 |
| Document Number | 0000000339 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202600339 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1218 RUFFNER RD, NISKAYUNA, NY 12309-4615 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1218 RUFFNER RD, NISKAYUNA, NY 12309-4615 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1218 RUFFNER RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-4615 |
| Document Number | 0000013409 |
| Book / Page | 2055 / 322 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202113409 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,090.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 NORTH LN, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866-4315 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1333 HAWTHORN RD, NISKAYUNA, NY 12309-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000013410 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202113410 |
| Name | CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1218 Ruffner Rd was $12,405, up 13.2% from the year before.
Source: Schenectady County and Niskayuna Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| County Subdivision | Niskayuna Town |
| Unified School District | Niskayuna Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,405.00 (+13.24%) | ||
| 2025 | $10,955.00 | $270,000 (-) Land $48,400 Building $221,600 | $400,000 (+11.11%) Land $71,704 Building $328,296 |
| 2024 | $270,000 (-) Land $48,400 Building $221,600 | $360,000 (+5.32%) Land $64,533 Building $295,467 | |
| 2023 | $270,000 Land $48,400 Building $221,600 | $341,800 Land $61,271 Building $280,529 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1218 Ruffner Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2013 · other causes |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1218 Ruffner Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | NISKAYUNA CONSOLIDATED WD #11 public/private · serves 22,287 people · EPA ID NY4600073 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 143 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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