Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 398 Deforest Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,886 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,590 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 59.9-9-11.1 |
| Primary APN | 422800 59.9-9-11.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,886 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,106 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 398 DEFOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12303-3931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | R, 4BDRM HAM - 283-285 2.-173-12.A |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.001 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 32902 |
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 398 DEFOREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1597 / 287 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015392 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 398 DEFOREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3931 |
| Document Number | 0000015392 |
| Book / Page | 2056 / 138 |
| Map Reference | CAB A MAP 68&69 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202115392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 120 HORIZON BLVD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-5604 |
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| County Subdivision | Rotterdam Town |
| Unified School District | Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,590.00 (+1.92%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $8,428.00 | $230,000 (-) Land $14,000 Building $216,000 | $353,800 (+16.92%) Land $21,536 Building $332,264 |
| 2023 | $230,000 Land $14,000 Building $216,000 | $302,600 Land $18,419 Building $284,181 |
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 | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | ROTTERDAM WD #5 serves 28,000 people · EPA ID NY4600069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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