Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 160 Ward Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $113,500 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,648 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 50.78-1-19.4 |
| Primary APN | 421500 50.78-1-19.4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,096 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 88 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 48 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 191 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 160 WARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-1446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | PT OF 369 1 WOOD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.004 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
160 Ward Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2010.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1571 FULTON AVE, 2D, BRONX, NY 10457-8230 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1731 / 116 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 1819000533 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 160 Ward Ave was $5,648, down 8.7% 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 | $5,648.00 (-8.71%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,187.00 | $111,800 Land $16,800 Building $95,000 | $185,130 Land $27,819 Building $157,311 |
| 2023 | $111,800 (-) Land $16,800 Building $95,000 | $141,519 (+3.8%) Land $21,266 Building $120,253 | |
| 2022 | $111,800 Land $16,800 Building $95,000 | $136,341 Land $20,488 Building $115,853 | |
| 2021 | $2,531.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 160 Ward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 Claims | 2 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1980 · 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 160 Ward Ave 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 | 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 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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