Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 400 Deforest Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $8,254 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 59.9-9-23 |
| Primary APN | 422800 59.9-9-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 916 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 704 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 400 DEFOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12303-3913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | R-2STY,G2 HAM - 231-233 2.-172-11.A |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 32902 |
400 Deforest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2001.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 DEFOREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1602 / 154 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 400 DEFOREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3913 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 DEFOREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3913 |
| Document Number | 0000029663 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5113/410 |
| Instrument | 202129663 |
| Name | COMMUNITY RESOURCE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LATHAM, NY 12110 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 400 Deforest Ave was $8,254 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.
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 | $8,254.00 (+1.91%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $8,099.00 | $221,000 Land $10,800 Building $210,200 | $340,000 Land $16,615 Building $323,385 |
| 2023 | $221,000 Land $10,800 Building $210,200 | $290,800 Land $14,211 Building $276,589 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 Deforest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 400 Deforest Ave 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 |
|---|
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 456 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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