Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 242 Seventeenth St, Schenectady, NY 12306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,358 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,040 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,010 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,201 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 48.41-1-19 |
| Primary APN | 421500 48.41-1-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,358 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 926 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,040 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 84 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 SEVENTEENTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12306-2421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | RAISED RANCH |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 21200 |
242 Seventeenth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1999.
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 | 242 SEVENTEENTH ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-2421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1570 / 319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Seventeenth St was $3,201 with exemptions applied, up 33% 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 | $3,201.00 (+32.99%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,407.00 | $118,300 Land $17,700 Building $100,600 | $195,893 Land $29,309 Building $166,584 |
| 2023 | $118,300 (-) Land $17,700 Building $100,600 | $149,747 (+3.8%) Land $22,405 Building $127,342 | |
| 2022 | $118,300 Land $17,700 Building $100,600 | $144,268 Land $21,585 Building $122,683 | |
| 2021 | $1,961.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Seventeenth St 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.
Wildfire risk around 242 Seventeenth St 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 260 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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