Albany County and Colonie Town property record for 3 Birch Tree Rd, Albany, NY 12205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,357 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $193,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,337 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012689 53.7-8-19 |
| Primary APN | 012689 53.7-8-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,357 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 905 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 452 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05300700080190000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 BIRCH TREE RD |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12205-3019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 04 - FARM |
| Legal Description | LOT 30 N-BIRCHTREE RD E-1 S-82-93 |
| Legal Subdivision | KARDALE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLONIE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
3 Birch Tree Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 BIRCH TREE RD, ALBANY, NY 12205-3019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20069812865 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2861 / 938 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Birch Tree Rd was $4,337 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.8% 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 | $4,337.00 (+5.81%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,099.00 Homeowner's exemption | $95,000 Land $19,000 Building $76,000 | $217,400 Land $43,480 Building $173,920 |
| 2023 | $95,000 (-) Land $19,000 Building $76,000 | $186,300 (+9.33%) Land $37,260 Building $149,040 | |
| 2022 | $95,000 Land $19,000 Building $76,000 | $170,404 Land $34,081 Building $136,323 | |
| 2021 | $3,578.00 |
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 3 Birch Tree 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1999 · 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.
The area around 3 Birch Tree Rd 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 | 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 602 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 |
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