Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1221 4th Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,104 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,220 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.54-2-17 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.54-2-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,104 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,052 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,052 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1221 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12303-1617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | PART OF 2 WOOD AND GARAGE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
1221 4th Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2005.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1221 4TH AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1721 / 421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1221 4th Ave was $4,220 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6% 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 | $4,220.00 (+5.98%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,982.00 | $65,700 Land $9,900 Building $55,800 | $108,793 Land $16,393 Building $92,400 |
| 2023 | $65,700 (-) Land $9,900 Building $55,800 | $83,165 (+3.8%) Land $12,532 Building $70,633 | |
| 2022 | $65,700 Land $9,900 Building $55,800 | $80,122 Land $12,073 Building $68,049 | |
| 2021 | $3,456.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1221 4th Ave 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.
The area around 1221 4th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 729 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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