Albany County and Colonie Town property record for 15 Forest Dr, Albany, NY 12205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $236,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,742 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012601 41.8-7-7 |
| Primary APN | 012601 41.8-7-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 416 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04100800070070000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 FOREST DR |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12205-2521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 42 |
| Legal Description | LF EST RETTIE J E N-17 E-26 S-88-40 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONIE COUNTRY ESTATES ADDITION NO 1 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLONIE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 13902 |
15 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2017.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NEW YORK FCU |
| Jul 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU |
| Oct 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201723423 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2660000036 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Document Number | 0000000687 |
| Map Reference | DR 144 MAP 2625 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | R2026-1687 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,360.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 15 BROOKEDGE APT B, B, GUILDERLAND, NY 12084-9104 |
| Document Number | 0000000688 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | R2026-1688 |
| Name | FIRST NEW YORK FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.2% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.2% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Property Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020-15065 |
| Name | CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12205 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Property Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Document Number | 0000008219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-28219 |
| Name | CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12205 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Property Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Document Number | 0000008220 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-28220 |
| Name | CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12205 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Document Number | 0000003423 |
| Map Reference | MAP144 MAO2625 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | R2017-23423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $944.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Document Number | 0000003424 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | R2017-23424 |
| Name | CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 15 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Document Number | 0000006111 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6111 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 15 FOREST DR ALBANY NY 122052521, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Forest Dr was $3,742, up 8.9% 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 |
| Municipality | Colonie Village |
| Unified School District | South Colonie Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,742.00 (+8.94%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,435.00 Additional exemption filed | $92,400 Land $18,500 Building $73,900 | $211,400 Land $42,326 Building $169,074 |
| 2023 | $92,400 (-) Land $18,500 Building $73,900 | $181,200 (+9.33%) Land $36,279 Building $144,921 | |
| 2022 | $92,400 Land $18,500 Building $73,900 | $165,740 Land $33,184 Building $132,556 | |
| 2021 | $3,500.00 |
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 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 15 Forest Dr 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 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 | COLONIE VILLAGE serves 8,030 people · EPA ID NY0100194 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LATHAM WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 458 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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