Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 1472 Fordham Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 769 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,399 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 49.17-3-4 |
| Primary APN | 422800 49.17-3-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 769 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 769 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 242 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 15 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1472 FORDHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12306-4730 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | R,ENCPR 144,PTS 143,207,208 WOODLN & FAIRLN-3.-265-7 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 33300 |
1472 Fordham Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1472 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4730 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252532 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1472 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4730 |
| Document Number | 0000002532 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202502532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Title Company | NORTHWAY TITLE AGENCY, NORTHWAY TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $512.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 KOONZ RD, VOORHEESVILLE, NY 12186-5100 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1472 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4730 |
| Document Number | 0000002533 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202502533 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1472 Fordham Ave was $3,399, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| County Subdivision | Rotterdam Town |
| Unified School District | Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,399.00 (+1.92%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,335.00 | $91,000 (-) Land $6,100 Building $84,900 | $140,000 (+10.76%) Land $9,385 Building $130,615 |
| 2024 | $91,000 (-) Land $6,100 Building $84,900 | $126,400 (+5.6%) Land $8,473 Building $117,927 | |
| 2023 | $91,000 Land $6,100 Building $84,900 | $119,700 Land $8,024 Building $111,676 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1472 Fordham Ave 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 1472 Fordham Ave 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 | 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 |
| 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 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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