Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 216 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,297 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,660 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,565 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Loan Modification Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 39.63-4-7 |
| Primary APN | 421500 39.63-4-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,297 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,461 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,188 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 648 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,660 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 303 sqft |
| Patio Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 216 UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12305-1406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 2 BRICK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 33500 |
216 Union St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2011.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 UNION ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2021 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI SEFCU |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SEFCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201142817 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1845 / 710 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 216 UNION ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1406 |
| Document Number | 0000003871 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 UNION ST SCHENECTADY NY 123051406, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1406 |
| Document Number | 0000003871 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 005064/000748 |
| Instrument | 3871 |
| Name | SEFCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12206 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 216 UNION ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1406 |
| Document Number | 0000003868 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 UNION ST SCHENECTADY NY 123051406, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1406 |
| Document Number | 0000003868 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 005064/000734 |
| Instrument | 3868 |
| Name | SEFCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12206 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 27, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 216 Union St was $8,565 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $8,565.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $179,000 Land $26,900 Building $152,100 | $296,407 Land $44,544 Building $251,863 | |
| 2023 | $8,062.00 Homeowner's exemption | $179,000 (-) Land $26,900 Building $152,100 | $226,582 (+3.8%) Land $34,051 Building $192,531 |
| 2022 | $179,000 Land $26,900 Building $152,100 | $218,293 Land $32,805 Building $185,488 | |
| 2021 | $7,879.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 44 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 74 units insured incl. 30 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1996–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 216 Union St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 92 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Massivemesh Networks.
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