Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 26 James St, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,778 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,640 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,279 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.68-3-5 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.68-3-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,778 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 504 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,640 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 93 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 26 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-1306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 1X WOOD AND GARAGE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
26 James St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 1998.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 CELESTE DR, RENSSELAER, NY 12144-4408 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1542 / 115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 James St was $5,279, up 3.7% 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 | $5,279.00 (+3.73%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,089.00 | $81,200 Land $12,200 Building $69,000 | $134,459 Land $20,202 Building $114,257 |
| 2023 | $81,200 (-) Land $12,200 Building $69,000 | $102,785 (+3.8%) Land $15,443 Building $87,342 | |
| 2022 | $81,200 Land $12,200 Building $69,000 | $99,024 Land $14,878 Building $84,146 | |
| 2021 | $4,695.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 James 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.
The area around 26 James St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 639 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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