Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 481 Sterling Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,117 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.498 acres (21,696 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $74,400 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,192 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.78-3-20 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.78-3-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,117 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 798 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 319 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 319 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Lot Area | 21,696 sqft (0.498 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 226 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 286 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 481 STERLING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | TO 482 1X CEMENT & GAR |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 33200 |
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 | 481 STERLING AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1725 / 158 |
| 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 | $3,192.00 (+9.77%) | $74,700 (-) Land $11,200 Building $63,500 | $123,696 (+30.82%) Land $18,546 Building $105,150 |
| 2023 | $74,700 (-) Land $11,200 Building $63,500 | $94,557 (+3.8%) Land $14,177 Building $80,380 | |
| 2022 | $74,700 Land $11,200 Building $63,500 | $91,098 Land $13,659 Building $77,439 | |
| 2021 | $2,908.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2003 · 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.
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 264 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks.
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