Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1479 Nelson St, Schenectady, NY 12306
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,105 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.78-3-29 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.78-3-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1479 NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12306-5137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | & 442, P/O 443 2 WOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMEFIELD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 33200 |
1479 Nelson St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2020.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 911 SHARDON CT, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-6719 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202024210 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2039 / 913 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1479 NELSON ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-5137 |
| Document Number | 0000012907 |
| Book / Page | 002033 / 000913 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $448.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 428 JENIE CT SCHENECTADY NY 123065620, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-5620 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1479 Nelson St was $6,105, up 3.4% 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 | $6,105.00 (+3.39%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,905.00 | $114,600 Land $17,200 Building $97,400 | $189,767 Land $28,482 Building $161,285 |
| 2023 | $114,600 (-) Land $17,200 Building $97,400 | $145,063 (+3.8%) Land $21,772 Building $123,291 | |
| 2022 | $114,600 Land $17,200 Building $97,400 | $139,756 Land $20,976 Building $118,780 | |
| 2021 | $5,627.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1479 Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 1479 Nelson 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 |
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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 264 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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