1606 Fordham Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306 Property Records

Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 1606 Fordham Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$60,500 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill$6,025 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
May 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN422800 59.5-5-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN422800 59.5-5-4
Alternative APN
  • 280005900500050040000000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,122 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area748 sqft
Upper Floors Area374 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 38 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area200 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1606 FORDHAM AVE
CitySCHENECTADY
StateNY
Zip12306-4708
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal DescriptionR,G 1.A-85-24
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number4.000
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Township / Civil DivisionROTTERDAM
Census Block Group1
Census Block1024
Census Tract33300

Owner

Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of April 14, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1606 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4708
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 20, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP
May 28, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
HOMESTEAD FNDG
Oct 16, 2019Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
LENDINGHOME FUNDING CORP
Sep 4, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 16, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201946595
Deed Book / Page2022 / 1
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Property Address1606 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4708
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1606 FORDHAM AVE, ROTTERDAM, NY 12306-4708

Mortgage

Document Number0000040984
DateAug 20, 2021
Book Page5134/424
Instrument202140984
Lender
NameHOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressALBANY, NY 12205
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Recording DateMay 28, 2020
Property Address1606 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4708
Document Number0000015170
Book / Page002035 / 000472
Instrument DateMay 15, 2020
Instrument15170
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 16, 2020
Title CompanyA AND G TITLE AND SETTLEMENT, A & G TITLE & SETTLEMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$692.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 STONELEDGE DR #4 TROY NY 121823505, 4, TROY, NY 12182-3505

Mortgage

Document Number15171
DateMay 28, 2020
Book Page004991/000717
Instrument15171
Lender
NameHOMESTEAD FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressALBANY, NY 12205
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 27, 2050

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Recording DateOct 16, 2019
Property Address1606 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4708
Document Number0000046595
Book / Page2022 / 001
Instrument DateOct 4, 2019
Instrument201946595
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$242.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address610 GULF RD, 610, COHOES, NY 12047-4981

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2 FERRY ST, PATTERSONVILLE, NY 12137-2625

Mortgage

Document Number0000046596
DateOct 16, 2019
Instrument201946596
Lender
NameLENDINGHOME FUNDING CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Recording DateSep 4, 2019
Property Address1606 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4708
Document Number0000039590
Book / Page002019 / 000101
Instrument DateAug 28, 2019
Instrument39590
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 3, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$224.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
AddressPO BOX 953 LATHAM NY 121100953, LATHAM, NY 12110-0953

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountySchenectady County
County SubdivisionRotterdam Town
Unified School DistrictRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,025.00$164,400 (-) Land $7,200 Building $157,200$252,900 (+16.92%) Land $11,076 Building $241,824
2023$164,400 Land $7,200 Building $157,200$216,300 Land $9,473 Building $206,827

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 91% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemROTTERDAM WD #5
serves 28,000 people · EPA ID NY4600069
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Greenlight Networks
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
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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