Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1255 Lowell Rd, Schenectady, NY 12308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,193 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 1.58 acres (68,876 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $19,093 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 39.68-1-11 |
| Primary APN | 421500 39.68-1-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,193 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,163 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,204 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 826 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 826 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 68,876 sqft (1.58 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 257 ft deep x 268 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 644 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Patio Area | 440 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1255 LOWELL RD |
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| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12308-2513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | AND PART OF 8 2 STUCCO |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 33400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the General Electric Realty Plot listed 1980 · 125 contributing resources · NRIS 80002763 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1255 Lowell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1996.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1255 LOWELL RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-2513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1503 / 107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1255 Lowell Rd was $19,093, up 1.1% 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 | $19,093.00 (+1.1%) | ||
| 2025 | $18,886.00 | $400,000 Land $68,300 Building $331,700 | $662,361 Land $113,098 Building $549,263 |
| 2023 | $400,000 (-) Land $68,300 Building $331,700 | $506,329 (+3.8%) Land $86,456 Building $419,873 | |
| 2022 | $400,000 Land $68,300 Building $331,700 | $487,805 Land $83,293 Building $404,512 | |
| 2021 | $18,277.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1255 Lowell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 1255 Lowell Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 94% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 746 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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