Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 257 Ray Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,716 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,938 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 50.70-1-36.21 |
| Primary APN | 421500 50.70-1-36.21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 958 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 RAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-1433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | & PT OF 322 RAISED RANCH |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36.021 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
257 Ray Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2006.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 RAY AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1433 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1734 / 813 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Ray Ave was $5,938 with a homeowner's exemption, up 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 | $5,938.00 (+3.02%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,764.00 | $125,600 Land $18,800 Building $106,800 | $207,981 Land $31,131 Building $176,850 |
| 2023 | $125,600 (-) Land $18,800 Building $106,800 | $158,987 (+3.8%) Land $23,797 Building $135,190 | |
| 2022 | $125,600 Land $18,800 Building $106,800 | $153,171 Land $22,927 Building $130,244 | |
| 2021 | $5,360.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Ray Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 Claims | 2 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
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 257 Ray 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| 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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