Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 227 Seward Pl, Schenectady, NY 12305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,766 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 39.57-3-12 |
| Primary APN | 421500 39.57-3-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,688 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 486 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 486 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,520 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 403 sqft |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 227 SEWARD PL |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12305-1208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 2 WOOD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
227 Seward Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2018.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 SEWARD PL, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1536 / 466 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005688 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 227 SEWARD PL, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1208 |
| Document Number | 0000005688 |
| Book / Page | 001981 / 000063 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5688 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 227 SEWARD PL SCHENECTADY NY 123051208, SCHENECTADY, NY 12305-1208 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 227 Seward Pl was $5,766 with exemptions applied, up 6.7% 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 | $5,766.00 (+6.72%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,403.00 | $131,800 Land $19,800 Building $112,000 | $218,248 Land $32,787 Building $185,461 |
| 2023 | $131,800 (-) Land $19,800 Building $112,000 | $166,835 (+3.8%) Land $25,063 Building $141,772 | |
| 2022 | $131,800 Land $19,800 Building $112,000 | $160,732 Land $24,146 Building $136,586 | |
| 2021 | $4,980.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 Seward Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 227 Seward Pl 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 554 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Massivemesh Networks.
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