Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1656 Ave B, Schenectady, NY 12308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,446 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,465 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (Feb 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,103 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 39.51-3-10 |
| Primary APN | 421500 39.51-3-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,446 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 726 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,465 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1656 AVENUE B |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12308-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 127 PART OF EACH 2 WOOD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 20102 |
1656 Ave B is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2003.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1656 AVENUE B, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1644 / 728 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1644000728 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1656 Ave B was $4,103 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.1% 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 | $4,103.00 (+4.08%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,942.00 | $85,700 Land $12,900 Building $72,800 | $141,911 Land $21,361 Building $120,550 |
| 2023 | $85,700 (-) Land $12,900 Building $72,800 | $108,481 (+3.8%) Land $16,329 Building $92,152 | |
| 2022 | $85,700 Land $12,900 Building $72,800 | $104,512 Land $15,732 Building $88,780 | |
| 2021 | $3,585.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1656 Ave B 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 B 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 |
|---|
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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