Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1838 Watt St, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,171 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,844 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer Oct 2022 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.75-1-9 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.75-1-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 688 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,171 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 187 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1838 WATT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-2813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | PTS OF 83 & 84 ON ABBTSFD 2 BRICK & WOOD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 21700 |
1838 Watt St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 513 MICHIGAN AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1313 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer LEGACY TITLE SERVICES, LEGACY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer LEGACY TITLE SERVICES, LEGACY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Tax Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202257423 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2095 / 958 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057422 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1838 WATT ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2813 |
| Document Number | 0000057423 |
| Book / Page | 2095 / 958 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202257423 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | LEGACY TITLE SERVICES, LEGACY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Tax | $112.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 JAY ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1905 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 MICHIGAN AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1313 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1838 WATT ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2813 |
| Document Number | 0000057422 |
| Book / Page | 2095 / 954 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202257422 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | LEGACY TITLE SERVICES, LEGACY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 JAY ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1905 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 JAY ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1905 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1838 WATT ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2813 |
| Document Number | 0000009019 |
| Book / Page | 001982 / 000302 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 105 JAY ST SCHENECTADY NY 123051905, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1905 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1838 WATT ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2813 |
| Document Number | 0000039655 |
| Book / Page | 001970 / 000225 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 39655 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 105 JAY ST SCHENECTADY NY 123051905, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1905 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1838 Watt St was $3,844, up 2.8% 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 | $3,844.00 (+2.75%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,741.00 | $63,500 Land $9,500 Building $54,000 | $105,150 Land $15,731 Building $89,419 |
| 2023 | $63,500 (-) Land $9,500 Building $54,000 | $80,380 (+3.8%) Land $12,025 Building $68,355 | |
| 2022 | $63,500 Land $9,500 Building $54,000 | $77,439 Land $11,585 Building $65,854 | |
| 2021 | $590.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1838 Watt 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 1838 Watt 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 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 | 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 639 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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