Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 1653 Fordham Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $91,000 (Apr 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $6,275 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 59.5-4-14 |
| Primary APN | 422800 59.5-4-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1653 FORDHAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12306-4727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | R,G,BK,SHDM 1.A-86-4 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 33300 |
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1653 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4727 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMESTEAD FNDG |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MARKET TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1456 / 135 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1653 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4727 |
| Document Number | 0000051002 |
| Book / Page | 002024 / 000001 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 51002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | MERIDIAN RESEARCH GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $640.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 519 CLAYTON RD SCHENECTADY NY 123043822, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-3822 |
| Document Number | 51003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 004952/000606 |
| Instrument | 51003 |
| Name | HOMESTEAD FNDG |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12205 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 11, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1653 FORDHAM AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4727 |
| Document Number | 0000014582 |
| Book / Page | 001984 / 000468 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14582 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | MARKET TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1649 FORDHAM AVE SCHENECTADY NY 123064727, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-4727 |
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 | $6,275.00 (+1.93%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,156.00 | $168,000 (-) Land $11,500 Building $156,500 | $258,500 (+10.8%) Land $17,695 Building $240,805 |
| 2024 | $168,000 (-) Land $11,500 Building $156,500 | $233,300 (+5.52%) Land $15,970 Building $217,330 | |
| 2023 | $168,000 Land $11,500 Building $156,500 | $221,100 Land $15,135 Building $205,965 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 91% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 532 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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