Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1656 Ave A, Schenectady, NY 12308
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,442 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $67,450 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,601 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 39.51-2-54 |
| Primary APN | 421500 39.51-2-54 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,442 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,221 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,221 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,250 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1656 AVENUE A |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12308-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 2 WOOD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 20102 |
1656 Ave A, a duplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2021 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1656 AVENUE A, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1610 / 678 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030839 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1656 AVENUE A, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1925 |
| Document Number | 0000030839 |
| Book / Page | 2061 / 758 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202130839 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1656 AVENUE A, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1925 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1656 Ave A was $5,601 with exemptions applied, up 6.6% 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 | $5,601.00 (+6.6%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,254.00 | $114,100 Land $17,100 Building $97,000 | $188,939 Land $28,316 Building $160,623 |
| 2023 | $114,100 (-) Land $17,100 Building $97,000 | $144,430 (+3.8%) Land $21,646 Building $122,784 | |
| 2022 | $114,100 Land $17,100 Building $97,000 | $139,146 Land $20,854 Building $118,292 | |
| 2021 | $3,885.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1656 Ave A in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 1656 Ave A has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 533 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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