Albany County and Colonie Town property record for 17 Forest Dr, Albany, NY 12205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 936 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,823 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012601 41.8-7-8 |
| Primary APN | 012601 41.8-7-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04100800070080000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 FOREST DR |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12205-2521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 42 |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 N-19 E-28 S-34-23 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLONIE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 13902 |
17 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2013.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 FOREST DR, ALBANY, NY 12205-2521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201311420293 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3069 / 206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Forest Dr was $3,823 with exemptions applied, up 44.3% from the year before.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| County Subdivision | Colonie Town |
| Municipality | Colonie Village |
| Unified School District | South Colonie Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,823.00 (+44.26%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,650.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $92,000 Land $18,400 Building $73,600 | $210,500 Land $42,100 Building $168,400 |
| 2023 | $92,000 (-) Land $18,400 Building $73,600 | $180,400 (+9.32%) Land $36,080 Building $144,320 | |
| 2022 | $92,000 Land $18,400 Building $73,600 | $165,022 Land $33,004 Building $132,018 | |
| 2021 | $2,335.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Forest Dr 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | COLONIE VILLAGE serves 8,030 people · EPA ID NY0100194 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LATHAM WATER DISTRICT |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 458 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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