Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 3 Backus St, Schenectady, NY 12307
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,644 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,630 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $29,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,105 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.50-2-35.1 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.50-2-35.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,644 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 822 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 822 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,630 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3 BACKUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12307-1601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35.001 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 BACKUS ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1630 / 733 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,105.00 (+15.21%) | $66,400 (-) Land $9,700 Building $56,700 | $109,952 (+30.82%) Land $16,062 Building $93,890 |
| 2023 | $66,400 (-) Land $9,700 Building $56,700 | $84,051 (+3.8%) Land $12,279 Building $71,772 | |
| 2022 | $66,400 Land $9,700 Building $56,700 | $80,976 Land $11,829 Building $69,147 | |
| 2021 | $3,563.00 |
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 | 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 749 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 |
May also be available: Massivemesh Networks.
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