Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 2553 Putnam St, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $101,500 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $6,085 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 60.23-1-30 |
| Primary APN | 421500 60.23-1-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,082 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 396 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Patio Area | 117 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2553 PUTNAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-1715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 1 WOOD AND GAR |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 21801 |
2553 Putnam St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2009.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2553 PUTNAM ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1803 / 898 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1789000891 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2553 Putnam St was $6,085, up 2% 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 | $6,085.00 (+2.03%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,964.00 | $122,400 Land $18,400 Building $104,000 | $202,683 Land $30,469 Building $172,214 |
| 2023 | $122,400 (-) Land $18,400 Building $104,000 | $154,937 (+3.8%) Land $23,291 Building $131,646 | |
| 2022 | $122,400 Land $18,400 Building $104,000 | $149,268 Land $22,439 Building $126,829 | |
| 2021 | $5,723.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2553 Putnam 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 2553 Putnam 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 163 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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