Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 17 Tower Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.358 acres (15,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $99,900 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,959 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 59.28-1-4 |
| Primary APN | 421500 59.28-1-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 15,600 sqft (0.358 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 452 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 17 TOWER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-3208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 31 AND PART OF 29 2 WOOD AND GARAGE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 TOWER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-3208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201646261 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1947 / 362 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,959.00 (+4.89%) | $116,500 (-) Land $17,500 Building $99,000 | $192,913 (+30.82%) Land $28,978 Building $163,935 |
| 2023 | $116,500 (-) Land $17,500 Building $99,000 | $147,468 (+3.8%) Land $22,152 Building $125,316 | |
| 2022 | $116,500 Land $17,500 Building $99,000 | $142,073 Land $21,341 Building $120,732 | |
| 2021 | $5,681.00 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | 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 176 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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