Albany County and Colonie Town property record for 255 Vly Rd, Schenectady, NY 12309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,484 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012689 17.2-2-24 |
| Primary APN | 012689 17.2-2-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01700200020240000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 VLY RD |
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12309-2032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 04 - FARM |
| Legal Description | LOT 255 N-257 E-6 S-42-07 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLONIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 13703 |
255 Vly Rd is held in a trust since January 2013.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 VLY RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-2032 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201311310710 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3055 / 229 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0030550229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 Vly Rd was $4,484, down 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| County Subdivision | Colonie Town |
| Unified School District | South Colonie Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,484.00 (-4.62%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,701.00 | $98,500 Land $24,600 Building $73,900 | $225,400 Land $56,293 Building $169,107 |
| 2023 | $98,500 (-) Land $24,600 Building $73,900 | $193,100 (+9.29%) Land $48,226 Building $144,874 | |
| 2022 | $98,500 Land $24,600 Building $73,900 | $176,682 Land $44,126 Building $132,556 | |
| 2021 | $4,249.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Vly Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · 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 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations |
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 255 Vly Rd 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 | LATHAM WATER DISTRICT serves 85,590 people · EPA ID NY0100198 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) 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 147 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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