Albany County and Colonie Town property record for 261 Vly Rd, Schenectady, NY 12309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,389 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012689 17.2-2-21 |
| Primary APN | 012689 17.2-2-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 312 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 312 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 01700200020210000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 VLY RD |
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12309-2032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 04 - FARM |
| Legal Description | LOT 261 N-263 E-3 S-72-39 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLONIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 13703 |
261 Vly Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 VLY RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-2032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223876 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Vly Rd was $5,389, down 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| County Subdivision | Colonie Town |
| Unified School District | South Colonie Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,389.00 (-3.77%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,600.00 | $119,000 Land $29,800 Building $89,200 | $272,300 Land $68,189 Building $204,111 |
| 2023 | $119,000 (-) Land $29,800 Building $89,200 | $233,300 (+9.3%) Land $58,423 Building $174,877 | |
| 2022 | $119,000 Land $29,800 Building $89,200 | $213,453 Land $53,453 Building $160,000 | |
| 2021 | $4,569.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 261 Vly Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1999 · Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations |
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 Vly Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | LATHAM WATER DISTRICT serves 85,590 people · EPA ID NY0100198 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) 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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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