Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 178 Marx St, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,294 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,432 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,657 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.67-2-23 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.67-2-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,294 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 370 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 370 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,432 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 178 MARX ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-2809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 1 WOOD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
178 Marx St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1455 GRAND BLVD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-2635 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202327077 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2107 / 646 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 178 Marx St was $3,657, up 2.9% 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 | $3,657.00 (+2.87%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,555.00 | $64,700 Land $9,700 Building $55,000 | $107,137 Land $16,062 Building $91,075 |
| 2023 | $64,700 (-) Land $9,700 Building $55,000 | $81,899 (+3.8%) Land $12,279 Building $69,620 | |
| 2022 | $64,700 Land $9,700 Building $55,000 | $78,902 Land $11,829 Building $67,073 | |
| 2021 | $3,344.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 178 Marx St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 178 Marx St 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 924 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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