Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 1938 Tower Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,491 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,878 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 59.8-1-4 |
| Primary APN | 422800 59.8-1-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,491 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,043 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 242 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1938 TOWER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-4780 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | R WALLARD #2- 28,29 5.-351-13.A |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 32901 |
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1938 TOWER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-4780 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| County Subdivision | Rotterdam Town |
| Unified School District | Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,878.00 (+2.03%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,781.00 | $130,000 (-) Land $9,800 Building $120,200 | $200,000 (+16.89%) Land $15,077 Building $184,923 |
| 2023 | $130,000 Land $9,800 Building $120,200 | $171,100 Land $12,898 Building $158,202 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | ROTTERDAM WD #5 serves 28,000 people · EPA ID NY4600069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 369 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 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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