Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 255 Park Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,335 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $3,642 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 50.71-1-15 |
| Primary APN | 421500 50.71-1-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,335 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 890 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 445 sqft |
| Basement Area | 445 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 445 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,950 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 255 PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-1627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 1 BRICK & GARAGE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 21801 |
255 Park Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 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 | 255 PARK AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1556 / 739 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Park Ave was $3,642 with exemptions applied, up 30.3% 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 | $3,642.00 (+30.26%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,796.00 | $121,300 Land $18,200 Building $103,100 | $200,861 Land $30,137 Building $170,724 |
| 2023 | $121,300 (-) Land $18,200 Building $103,100 | $153,544 (+3.8%) Land $23,038 Building $130,506 | |
| 2022 | $121,300 Land $18,200 Building $103,100 | $147,927 Land $22,195 Building $125,732 | |
| 2021 | $3,047.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Park Ave 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 255 Park 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 105 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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