126 Sylvia Ln, Schenectady, NY 12306 Property Records

Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 126 Sylvia Ln, Schenectady, NY 12306

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	0.33 acres (14,375 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$137,000 (Aug 2017)
Tax Bill	$7,123 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`422800 38.17-3-51`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`422800 38.17-3-51`
Alternative APN	`280003801700030510000000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,588 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,198 sqft
Basement Area	390 sqft
Finished Basement	390 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1980
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Split Level
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	14,375 sqft (0.33 acres)
Lot Dimensions	178 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Type	Basement

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	50 sqft
Shed	1 Shed
Shed Area	60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	126 SYLVIA LN
City	SCHENECTADY
State	NY
Zip	12306-9734
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1
Legal Description	R,G,BF,FP,SHD GINGERCHRIS ESTATES - 12 I
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	51.000
Jurisdiction	SCHENECTADY NY
Township / Civil Division	ROTTERDAM
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3015
Census Tract	32602

Owner

126 Sylvia Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.

Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	126 SYLVIA LN, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-9734
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201734893
Deed Book / Page	1968 / 346
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2017: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Executor's Deed
Jurisdiction	SCHENECTADY NY
Recording Date	Aug 3, 2017
Property Address	126 SYLVIA LN, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-9734
Document Number	0000034893
Book / Page	1968 / 346
Map Reference	MB 1054 PG 81
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2017
Instrument	201734893
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 10, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$548.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	116 E PALMER AVE, 116, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-2511

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	608 LORRAINE AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3813

Mortgage

Document Number	0000034895
Date	Aug 3, 2017
Instrument	201734895

Lender

Name	TRUSTCO BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 126 Sylvia Ln was $7,123, down 7.4% from the year before.

Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Schenectady County
County Subdivision	Rotterdam Town
Unified School District	Schalmont Central School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,123.00 (-7.43%)
2025	$7,695.00	$185,000 Land $23,000 Building $162,000	$284,600 Land $35,383 Building $249,217
2023		$185,000 Land $23,000 Building $162,000	$243,400 Land $30,261 Building $213,139

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 126 Sylvia Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (1980–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 5
Most Recent Claim	Apr 2019 · river or lake flooding

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

Wildfire risk around 126 Sylvia Ln 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 94% of the US · lower than 93% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ROTTERDAM WD #5 serves 28,000 people · EPA ID NY4600069
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Mar 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 128 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