1981 The Plaza, Schenectady, NY 12309 Property Records

Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 1981 The Plaza, Schenectady, NY 12309

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.128 acres (5,600 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$241,100 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill$6,871 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN421500 40.79-2-21

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN421500 40.79-2-21
Alternative APN
  • 150004007900020210000000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,540 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area880 sqft
Basement Area660 sqft
Finished Basement660 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Exterior MaterialWood
Lot Area5,600 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area260 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area344 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1981 THE PLZ
CitySCHENECTADY
StateNY
Zip12309-5734
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code02 - SINGL
Legal Description2 WOOD
Legal SubdivisionMAY NO 3
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number21.000
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Township / Civil DivisionSCHENECTADY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract20500

Owner

Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address904 PARK AVE, ALBANY, NY 12208-2240
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20257590
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Property Address1981 THE PLZ, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-5734
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1981 THE PLZ, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-5734

Mortgage

Document Number0000064658
DateDec 21, 2021
Book Page5182/856
Instrument202164658
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
AddressBUFFALO, NY 14203
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueDec 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountySchenectady County
MunicipalitySchenectady City
Unified School DistrictSchenectady City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,871.00 (+9.57%)
2025$6,271.00 (+6.43%)$142,600 (-) Land $21,400 Building $121,200$236,132 (+30.82%) Land $35,436 Building $200,696
2023$142,600 (-) Land $21,400 Building $121,200$180,506 (+3.8%) Land $27,089 Building $153,417
2022$142,600 Land $21,400 Building $121,200$173,902 Land $26,097 Building $147,805
2021$5,892.00

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 January 7, 2014 · 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 Policies1 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemSCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS
serves 62,000 people · EPA ID NY4600070
Water SourceGroundwater
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 823 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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