1683 Foster Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308 Property Records

Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1683 Foster Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details2,330 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.095 acres (4,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$268,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$5,004 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN421500 39.42-1-10

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN421500 39.42-1-10
Alternative APN
  • 150003904200010100000000

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,330 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area1,150 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,150 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Lot Area4,125 sqft (0.095 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 33 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area186 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1683 FOSTER AVE
CitySCHENECTADY
StateNY
Zip12308-1818
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning Code03 - MULTI
Legal Description2 WOOD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number10.000
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Township / Civil DivisionSCHENECTADY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract20200

Owner

Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1683 FOSTER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1818
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 26, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 26, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202411588
Deed Book / Page2126 / 133
Prior Transfer DateJun 14, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0000028627
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Recording DateJun 20, 2023
Property Address1683 FOSTER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1818
Document Number0000035254
Book / Page2110 / 175
Instrument DateMay 25, 2023
Instrument202335254
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2024
Title CompanyLEGACY TITLE SERVICES, LEGACY TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$460.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2154 UNION ST, NISKAYUNA, NY 12309-4729

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1108 WILLETT ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1245

Mortgage

Document Number0000035255
DateJun 20, 2023
Book Page5311/473
Instrument202335255
Lender
NameDIRECTED TRUST COMPANY
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressPHOENIX, AZ 85012
Agreement
TypeBalloon Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term11 Months
DueMay 25, 2024

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountySchenectady County
MunicipalitySchenectady City
Unified School DistrictSchenectady City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,004.00 (+0.6%)
2025$4,974.00 (+29.16%)$95,000 (-) Land $12,800 Building $82,200$157,311 (+30.82%) Land $21,196 Building $136,115
2023$95,000 (-) Land $12,800 Building $82,200$120,253 (+3.8%) Land $16,203 Building $104,050
2022$95,000 Land $12,800 Building $82,200$115,854 Land $15,610 Building $100,244
2021$3,851.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2004–2011)
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemSCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS
serves 62,000 people · EPA ID NY4600070
Water SourceGroundwater
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
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 345 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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