Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 261 Donald Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,090 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,402 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 50.70-1-18 |
| Primary APN | 421500 50.70-1-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 648 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,090 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 244 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 261 DONALD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-1422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 2 WOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | CONSAUL ROAD GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
261 Donald Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 DONALD AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20109533 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1816 / 883 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 261 DONALD AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1422 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK EAST ESCROW |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 DONALD AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1422 |
| Document Number | 0000034704 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 5037/955 |
| Instrument | 202034704 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Donald Ave was $4,402 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.8% 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 | $4,402.00 (+3.85%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,239.00 | $89,500 Land $13,400 Building $76,100 | $148,203 Land $22,189 Building $126,014 |
| 2023 | $89,500 (-) Land $13,400 Building $76,100 | $113,291 (+3.8%) Land $16,962 Building $96,329 | |
| 2022 | $89,500 Land $13,400 Building $76,100 | $109,146 Land $16,341 Building $92,805 | |
| 2021 | $3,857.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Donald 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 261 Donald 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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