Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1298 Baker Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,925 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 40.79-2-5 |
| Primary APN | 421500 40.79-2-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 890 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 346 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 346 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 250 sqft |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1298 BAKER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12309-5712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 1X WOOD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 20500 |
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 WHISTLER CT, 202, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866-8429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023319 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1298 BAKER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-5712 |
| Document Number | 0000023319 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202523319 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1298 BAKER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-5712 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 21 WHISTLER CT UNIT 202, 202, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866-8429 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,925.00 (+6.91%) | $133,000 (-) Land $20,000 Building $113,000 | $220,235 (+13.35%) Land $33,118 Building $187,117 |
| 2024 | $133,000 (-) Land $20,000 Building $113,000 | $194,302 (+15.41%) Land $29,218 Building $165,084 | |
| 2023 | $133,000 (-) Land $20,000 Building $113,000 | $168,354 (+3.8%) Land $25,316 Building $143,038 | |
| 2022 | $133,000 Land $20,000 Building $113,000 | $162,195 Land $24,390 Building $137,805 | |
| 2021 | $5,542.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 823 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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