Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 173 Colonial Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $81,500 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,148 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 60.71-2-7 |
| Primary APN | 421500 60.71-2-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,118 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Canopy | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 173 COLONIAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-4125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 2 3 PTS OF EA BLK L 1 WOOD AND GARAGE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 21802 |
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 COLONIAL AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-4125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1636 / 409 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 1781000761 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,148.00 (+2.06%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,024.00 (+2.83%) | $133,200 (-) Land $20,000 Building $113,200 | $220,566 (+30.82%) Land $33,118 Building $187,448 |
| 2023 | $133,200 (-) Land $20,000 Building $113,200 | $168,608 (+3.8%) Land $25,317 Building $143,291 | |
| 2022 | $133,200 Land $20,000 Building $113,200 | $162,439 Land $24,390 Building $138,049 | |
| 2021 | $5,858.00 |
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 · 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.
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 | 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 | 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 238 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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