Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 238 May Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Oct 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,816 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2025 Mortgage Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 59.15-5-18.1 |
| Primary APN | 422800 59.15-5-18.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,068 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 238 MAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12303-3175 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.001 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 32901 |
238 May Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1997.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 MAY AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3175 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTIA |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NAT'L BK/SCOTIA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1524 / 654 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 238 MAY AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3175 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000005549 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202505549 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SCHENECTADY, NY 12303 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Feb 6, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 238 MAY AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3175 |
| Document Number | 0000045603 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 MAY AVE SCHENECTADY NY 123033175, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3175 |
| Document Number | 0000045603 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 004871/000220 |
| Instrument | 45603 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK/SCOTIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SCOTIA, NY 12302 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 14, 2028 |
| Rate | 3.99% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 238 May Ave was $5,816 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2% from the year before.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| County Subdivision | Rotterdam Town |
| Unified School District | Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,816.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,701.00 | $155,000 Land $18,000 Building $137,000 | $238,500 Land $27,697 Building $210,803 |
| 2023 | $155,000 Land $18,000 Building $137,000 | $203,900 Land $23,679 Building $180,221 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 May Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 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 risk around 238 May 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | ROTTERDAM WD #5 serves 28,000 people · EPA ID NY4600069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 352 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 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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