Albany County and Colonie Town property record for 15 Birch Tree Rd, Albany, NY 12205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,315 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,248 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Line of Credit Mar 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012689 53.7-8-14 |
| Primary APN | 012689 53.7-8-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,315 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 890 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 425 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 18 sqft |
| Patio Area | 162 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05300700080140000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 BIRCH TREE RD |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12205-3019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 04 - FARM |
| Legal Description | PT 36-PT-35 N-BIRCHTREE RD E-11 S-8-28 |
| Legal Subdivision | KARDALE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLONIE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
15 Birch Tree Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Albany County and Colonie 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 | 370 SHAKER RUN, ALBANY, NY 12205-2454 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BROADVIEW FCU |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20254333 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2743000870 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Property Address | 15 BIRCH TREE RD, ALBANY, NY 12205-3019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 BIRCH TREE RD, ALBANY, NY 12205-3019 |
| Document Number | 0000007353 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | R2024-17353 |
| Name | BROADVIEW FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12205 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 14, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 15 BIRCH TREE RD, ALBANY, NY 12205-3019 |
| Document Number | 0000000333 |
| Map Reference | MAP 2049 DR 129 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | R2025-4333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | CAPITAL FNDG TITLE AGENCY, CAPITAL DISTRCT TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 BIRCH TREE RD, ALBANY, NY 12205-3019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 370 SHAKER RUN, ALBANY, NY 12205-2454 |
| Document Number | 0000000334 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | R2025-4334 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Birch Tree Rd was $4,248, down 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| County Subdivision | Colonie Town |
| Unified School District | South Colonie Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,248.00 (-4.73%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,459.00 | $93,000 (-) Land $18,600 Building $74,400 | $212,800 (+9.83%) Land $42,560 Building $170,240 |
| 2024 | $93,000 (-) Land $18,600 Building $74,400 | $193,750 (+6.22%) Land $38,750 Building $155,000 | |
| 2023 | $93,000 (-) Land $18,600 Building $74,400 | $182,400 (+9.34%) Land $36,480 Building $145,920 | |
| 2022 | $93,000 Land $18,600 Building $74,400 | $166,816 Land $33,363 Building $133,453 | |
| 2021 | $4,012.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 15 Birch Tree Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · 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 Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1999 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 15 Birch Tree Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | LATHAM WATER DISTRICT serves 85,590 people · EPA ID NY0100198 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) 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 602 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 |
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