Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 159 Sherman St, Schenectady, NY 12303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,077 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 59.16-1-6 |
| Primary APN | 422800 59.16-1-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 540 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 SHERMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12303-2521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | R,G2,OG,PT HIGHBRDGE MNR 3-55 5.-396-21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP 3 OF HIGHBRIDGE MANOR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 32901 |
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 SHERMAN ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-2521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 30, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201924096 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2012 / 72 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 159 SHERMAN ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-2521 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | MARATHON TITLE AGENCY INC, MARATHON TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 SHERMAN ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-2521 |
| Document Number | 0000049970 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5154/404 |
| Instrument | 202149970 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 159 SHERMAN ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-2521 |
| Document Number | 0000024096 |
| Book / Page | 002012 / 000072 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 24096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | SNEERINGER MONAHAN PROVOST RED |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $680.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 90 KENNSINGTON CT #H GUILDERLAND NY 120849457, H, GUILDERLAND, NY 12084-9457 |
| Document Number | 24097 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 004914/000345 |
| Instrument | 24097 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 29, 2049 |
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 | $5,077.00 (+1.72%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,991.00 | $136,000 (-) Land $9,900 Building $126,100 | $209,200 (+16.94%) Land $15,229 Building $193,971 |
| 2023 | $136,000 Land $9,900 Building $126,100 | $178,900 Land $13,023 Building $165,877 |
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
| 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.
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 | 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 362 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 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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