Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1245 5th Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,136 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,500 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.54-2-31 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.54-2-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,136 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,150 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 203 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1245 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12303-1729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 2 STUCCO & GAR |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
1245 5th Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1245 5TH AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1913 / 977 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1245 5th Ave was $5,500, up 3.6% 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 | $5,500.00 (+3.62%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,308.00 | $85,400 Land $12,800 Building $72,600 | $141,414 Land $21,196 Building $120,218 |
| 2023 | $85,400 (-) Land $12,800 Building $72,600 | $108,101 (+3.8%) Land $16,202 Building $91,899 | |
| 2022 | $85,400 Land $12,800 Building $72,600 | $104,146 Land $15,610 Building $88,536 | |
| 2021 | $4,905.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1245 5th 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 1245 5th 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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