Schenectady County and Niskayuna Town property record for 257 Taurus Rd, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,476 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,500 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,387 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422400 60.15-1-15.1 |
| Primary APN | 422400 60.15-1-15.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,476 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,476 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 240 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 676 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Above-Ground Pool |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 426 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 TAURUS RD |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-2430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAGANS LOCUST PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.001 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | NISKAYUNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 31902 |
Source: Schenectady County and Niskayuna Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 TAURUS RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage SEFCU MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20198023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2006 / 209 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 257 TAURUS RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2430 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 257 TAURUS RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2430 |
| Document Number | 0000013138 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5083/683 |
| Instrument | 202113138 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 257 TAURUS RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2430 |
| Document Number | 0000008023 |
| Book / Page | 2006 / 209 |
| Map Reference | MAP 5 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201908023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | LEGACY TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $782.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 257 TAURUS RD, 257, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2430 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 LANSING RD N, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2527 |
| Document Number | 0000008024 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201908024 |
| Name | SEFCU MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
Source: Schenectady County and Niskayuna Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| County Subdivision | Niskayuna Town |
| Unified School District | South Colonie Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,387.00 | $180,000 (-) Land $45,700 Building $134,300 | $266,700 (+17.08%) Land $67,712 Building $198,988 |
| 2023 | $180,000 Land $45,700 Building $134,300 | $227,800 Land $57,836 Building $169,964 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 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 | NISKAYUNA CONSOLIDATED WD #11 public/private · serves 22,287 people · EPA ID NY4600073 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 112 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 |
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