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13 Backus St, Schenectady, NY 12307 Property Records

Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 13 Backus St, Schenectady, NY 12307

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,207 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size0.197 acres (8,613 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$100,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$3,341 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Sale
Oct 2025 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN421500 49.50-2-65.1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN421500 49.50-2-65.1
Alternative APN
  • 150004905000020650010000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,207 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area727 sqft
2nd Floor Area480 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1901
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1901
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area8,613 sqft (0.197 acres)
Lot Dimensions99 ft deep x 87 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area150 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address13 BACKUS ST
CitySCHENECTADY
StateNY
Zip12307-1639
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code03 - MULTI
Legal SubdivisionCOUNTY LOTS FIFTH WARD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number65.001
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Township / Civil DivisionSCHENECTADY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract20900

Owner

13 Backus St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address938 EMMETT ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1618
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 11, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
LEGACY TITLE SERVICES
Oct 1, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 11, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
LEGACY TITLE SERVICES, LEGACY TITLE SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 11, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 11, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202617850
Deed Book / Page2177 / 458
Prior Transfer DateJul 17, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000032248
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Recording DateAug 11, 2026
Property Address13 BACKUS ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1639
Document Number0000017850
Book / Page2177 / 458
Instrument DateJul 31, 2026
Instrument202617850
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2026
Title CompanyLEGACY TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$40,400.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address938 EMMETT ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1618

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Recording DateOct 1, 2025
Property Address13 BACKUS ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1639
Document Number0000023647
Instrument DateSep 22, 2025
Instrument202523647
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address308 MICHIGAN AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address308 MICHIGAN AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1017

August 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Recording DateAug 11, 2020
Property Address13 BACKUS ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1639
Document Number0000023292
Book / Page002039 / 000468
Instrument DateAug 4, 2020
Instrument23292
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 10, 2020
Title CompanyLEGACY TITLE SERVICES, LEGACY TITLE SVCS

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$200.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1114 ALBANY ST SCHENECTADY NY 123042602, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2602

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Backus St was $3,341, up 3.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountySchenectady County
MunicipalitySchenectady City
Unified School DistrictSchenectady City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,341.00 (+3.05%)
2025$3,242.00$51,300 (-) Land $7,700 Building $43,600$84,948 (+13.35%) Land $12,750 Building $72,198
2024$51,300 (-) Land $7,700 Building $43,600$74,945 (+15.41%) Land $11,249 Building $63,696
2023$51,300 (-) Land $7,700 Building $43,600$64,937 (+3.8%) Land $9,747 Building $55,190
2022$51,300 Land $7,700 Building $43,600$62,561 Land $9,390 Building $53,171
2021$2,328.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 13 Backus St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 13 Backus St 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemSCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS
serves 62,000 people · EPA ID NY4600070
Water SourceGroundwater
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 749 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Massivemesh Networks.

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