Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1492 Nelson St, Schenectady, NY 12306
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $174,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,933 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.78-3-13 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.78-3-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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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 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | ROTT |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1492 NELSON ST |
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12306-5125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 486-490 C/P 2 WOOD & GARAGE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMEFIELD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 33200 |
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1492 NELSON ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-5125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201736990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1969 / 298 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1492 NELSON ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-5125 |
| Document Number | 0000036990 |
| Book / Page | 1969 / 298 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201736990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $696.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 870 ROUTE 9N, 870, GREENFIELD CENTER, NY 12833-1411 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1749 AVENUE B, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1909 |
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 | $7,933.00 (+3.92%) | $163,700 (-) Land $24,600 Building $139,100 | $271,071 (+30.82%) Land $40,735 Building $230,336 |
| 2023 | $163,700 (-) Land $24,600 Building $139,100 | $207,215 (+3.8%) Land $31,139 Building $176,076 | |
| 2022 | $163,700 Land $24,600 Building $139,100 | $199,634 Land $30,000 Building $169,634 | |
| 2021 | $7,634.00 |
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 |
| 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.
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 |
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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