Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 142 Elm St, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,172 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,719 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,145 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.52-3-11 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.52-3-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,172 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,719 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 142 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 2 WOOD AND GARAGE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
142 Elm St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 ELM ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1716 / 685 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 142 Elm St was $5,145 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5% 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 | $5,145.00 (+4.98%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,901.00 | $87,000 Land $13,100 Building $73,900 | $144,064 Land $21,692 Building $122,372 |
| 2023 | $87,000 (-) Land $13,100 Building $73,900 | $110,127 (+3.8%) Land $16,582 Building $93,545 | |
| 2022 | $87,000 Land $13,100 Building $73,900 | $106,098 Land $15,976 Building $90,122 | |
| 2021 | $4,359.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 142 Elm St 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 142 Elm 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 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 924 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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