Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 2017 Foster Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,589 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $132,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,189 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 39.27-2-19.1 |
| Primary APN | 421500 39.27-2-19.1 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,589 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,153 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 436 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 179 sqft |
| Patio Area | 350 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2017 FOSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12308 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.001 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
2017 Foster Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2007.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2017 FOSTER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1759 / 734 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2017 Foster Ave was $5,189 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.3% 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 | $5,189.00 (+3.35%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,021.00 | $106,300 Land $19,700 Building $86,600 | $176,023 Land $32,621 Building $143,402 |
| 2023 | $106,300 (-) Land $19,700 Building $86,600 | $134,557 (+3.8%) Land $24,937 Building $109,620 | |
| 2022 | $106,300 Land $19,700 Building $86,600 | $129,634 Land $24,024 Building $105,610 | |
| 2021 | $5,287.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2017 Foster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 risk around 2017 Foster Ave 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 512 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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