1639 Van Vranken Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308 Property Records

Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1639 Van Vranken Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,078 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,498 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$144,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,802 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`421500 39.43-2-31`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`421500 39.43-2-31`
Alternative APN	`150003904300020310000000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,078 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,039 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,039 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1905
Effective Year Built	Effective 1905
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	3,498 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions	106 ft deep x 33 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	464 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1639 VAN VRANKEN AVE
City	SCHENECTADY
State	NY
Zip	12308-1919
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	05 - COMME
Legal Description	PART OF 2 BRICK
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	31.000
Jurisdiction	SCHENECTADY NY
Township / Civil Division	SCHENECTADY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	20200

Owner

1639 Van Vranken Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.

Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City 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	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	90-5 182ND PL, HOLLIS, NY 11423
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 20, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HUNT MORTGAGE
May 4, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI NATIONAL BK/COXSACKIE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202146304
Deed Book / Page	2067 / 521
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 24, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000046304
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SCHENECTADY NY
Recording Date	Sep 20, 2021
Property Address	1639 VAN VRANKEN AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1919
Document Number	0000046304
Book / Page	2067 / 521
Instrument Date	Aug 24, 2021
Instrument	202146304
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2021
Title Company	SMPR TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$576.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	61 HISTORY HILLS CT, 61, LATHAM, NY 12110-3764

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	9005 182ND PL, HOLLIS, NY 11423-2315

Mortgage

Document Number	0000046306
Date	Sep 20, 2021
Book Page	5146/137
Instrument	202146306

Lender

Name	HUNT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14203

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

May 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SCHENECTADY NY
Recording Date	May 4, 2020
Property Address	1639 VAN VRANKEN AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1919
Document Number	0000013148
Book / Page	002034 / 000116
Instrument Date	Apr 17, 2020
Instrument	13148
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 9, 2020
Title Company	A AND G TITLE AND SETTLEMENT, A & G TITLE & SETTLEMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$440.00
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	61 HISTORY HILLS CT LATHAM NY 121103764, LATHAM, NY 12110-3764

Mortgage

Document Number	13149
Date	May 4, 2020
Book Page	004985/000722
Instrument	13149

Lender

Name	NATIONAL BK/COXSACKIE
Type	Bank
Address	COXSACKIE, NY 12051

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1639 Van Vranken Ave was $6,802, up 3.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Schenectady County
Municipality	Schenectady City
Unified School District	Schenectady City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,802.00 (+3.06%)
2025	$6,600.00	$118,100 Land $12,600 Building $105,500	$195,562 Land $20,864 Building $174,698
2023		$118,100 (-) Land $12,600 Building $105,500	$149,494 (+3.8%) Land $15,949 Building $133,545
2022		$118,100 Land $12,600 Building $105,500	$144,024 Land $15,366 Building $128,658
2021	$4,813.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1639 Van Vranken Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2004.

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 Policies	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (2004–2011)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

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

Wildfire risk around 1639 Van Vranken 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 345 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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