42 Spruce St, Schenectady, NY 12304 Property Records

Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 42 Spruce St, Schenectady, NY 12304

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,714 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,520 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$101,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$4,827 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2024 Mortgage
May 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN421500 49.76-5-34

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN421500 49.76-5-34
Alternative APN
  • 150004907600050340000000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,714 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area747 sqft
2nd Floor Area699 sqft
Upper Floors Area268 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area268 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area3,520 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions88 ft deep x 40 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area141 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address42 SPRUCE ST
CitySCHENECTADY
StateNY
Zip12304-1403
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code03 - MULTI
Legal DescriptionAND REAR OF 12 13 2 WOOD AND GARAGE
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number34.000
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Township / Civil DivisionSCHENECTADY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract20700

Owner

Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address42 SPRUCE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1403
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 12, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP
May 26, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
AMERICAN LAND TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 26, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 26, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201723611
Deed Book / Page1963 / 406
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Property Address42 SPRUCE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1403
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2026
Title CompanyCLAY TITLE SERVICES INC, LEGACY TITLE SERVICES INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 SPRUCE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1403

Mortgage

Document Number0000067766
DateNov 12, 2024
Book Page5410/1
Instrument202467766
Lender
NameHOMESTEAD FUNDING CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSCHENECTADY, NY 12304
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2054

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSCHENECTADY NY
Recording DateMay 26, 2017
Property Address42 SPRUCE ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1403
Document Number0000023611
Book / Page1963 / 406
Map ReferenceMB1235 PG275
Instrument DateMay 25, 2017
Instrument201723611
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2021
Title CompanyAMERICAN LAND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$404.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address42 SPRUCE ST, 42, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1403

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address4 PRINCETON ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-3111

Mortgage

Document Number, 201723614
DateMay 26, 2017
Instrument201723614
Lender
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountySchenectady County
MunicipalitySchenectady City
Unified School DistrictSchenectady City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,827.00 (+2.35%)
2025$4,716.00 (+5.13%)$91,900 (-) Land $13,800 Building $78,100$152,178 (+30.82%) Land $22,852 Building $129,326
2023$91,900 (-) Land $13,800 Building $78,100$116,329 (+3.8%) Land $17,468 Building $98,861
2022$91,900 Land $13,800 Building $78,100$112,073 Land $16,829 Building $95,244
2021$4,486.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 95% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS
serves 62,000 people · EPA ID NY4600070
Water SourceGroundwater
Lead3 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880

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