197 Benjamin St, Schenectady, NY 12303 Property Records

Albany County and Guilderland Town property record for 197 Benjamin St, Schenectady, NY 12303

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,219 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size0.398 acres (17,363 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$372,500 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$10,325 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN013089 27.12-1-25

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN013089 27.12-1-25
Alternative APNs
  • 308902701200010250000000
  • 02701200010250000000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,219 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,267 sqft
2nd Floor Area952 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area17,363 sqft (0.398 acres)
Lot Dimensions161 ft deep x 107 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area441 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area214 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number02701200010250000000
Street Address197 BENJAMIN ST
CitySCHENECTADY
StateNY
Zip12303-5167
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR15
Legal DescriptionLOT 197 LPV SEC 4
Legal SubdivisionLONE PINE VILLAGE SECTION 4
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number25.000
JurisdictionALBANY NY
Township / Civil DivisionGUILDERLAND
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract14616

Owner

Source: Albany County and Guilderland Town records, as of June 29, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address197 BENJAMIN ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-5167
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 6, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 16, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201812347
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionALBANY NY
Recording DateJun 6, 2018
Property Address197 BENJAMIN ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-5167
Document Number0000002347
Map ReferenceMAP5869 DR172
Instrument DateMay 31, 2018
InstrumentR2018-12347
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 7, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,490.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address197 BENJAMIN ST, 197, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-5167

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address136 CLERMONT ST, ALBANY, NY 12203-2430

Mortgage

Document Number0000002348
DateJun 6, 2018
InstrumentR2018-12348
Lender
NameCAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueJun 1, 2043

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Albany County and Guilderland Town assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyAlbany County
County SubdivisionGuilderland Town
Unified School DistrictGuilderland Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,325.00 (+11.9%) Veteran's exemption$376,000 (-) Land $75,000 Building $301,000$501,333 (+13.33%) Land $100,000 Building $401,333
2023$376,000 (-) Land $75,000 Building $301,000$442,353 (+7.06%) Land $88,235 Building $354,118
2022$376,000 Land $75,000 Building $301,000$413,187 Land $82,418 Building $330,769
2021$9,227.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGUILDERLAND TOWN WD
serves 30,000 people · EPA ID NY0100205
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2022
Lead3 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 258 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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