Albany County and Albany City property record for 261 3rd St, Albany, NY 12206
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,508 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,504 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010100 65.56-5-44 |
| Primary APN | 010100 65.56-5-44 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,508 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 760 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,900 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 30.1 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06505600050440000000 |
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| Street Address | 261 3RD ST |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12206-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2A |
| Legal Description | 2 WOOD & 2 CAR WOOD GAR 1106503 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Clinton Avenue Historic District listed 1988 · 555 contributing resources · NRIS 88001445 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
261 3rd St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Albany County and Albany City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 3RD ST, ALBANY, NY 12206-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201712284 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 3RD ST, ALBANY, NY 12206-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000012284 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12284 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 65 LARK ST ALBANY NY 122101517, ALBANY, NY 12210-1517 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 3rd St was $2,504.
Source: Albany County and Albany City assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| Unified School District | Albany City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,504.00 | ||
| 2025 | $84,000 Land $16,800 Building $67,200 | $87,500 Land $17,500 Building $70,000 | |
| 2023 | $30,000 (-) Land $6,000 Building $24,000 | $42,355 (+12.55%) Land $8,471 Building $33,884 | |
| 2022 | $30,000 Land $6,000 Building $24,000 | $37,632 Land $7,526 Building $30,106 | |
| 2021 | $1,510.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019
| 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 261 3rd 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 |
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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 | ALBANY CITY serves 98,000 people · EPA ID NY0100189 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2025) 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 469 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 Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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