Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 5 Backus St, Schenectady, NY 12307 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
| Square Footage | 1,674 sqft Total Area |
| Lot Size | 1,813 sqft (0.041 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $19,000 (2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,172.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.50-2-34.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,674 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor | 837 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 837 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Lot Area | 1,813 sqft (0.041 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 37.4 ft x 48.5 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 5 BACKUS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12307-1601 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 2 WOOD & GAR |
| Legal Subdivision | THE POOR HOUSE FARM |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34.001 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Minor Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records · APN 421500 49.50-2-34.1
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BACKUS ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1787 / 637 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 5 BACKUS ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 BACKUS ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1601 |
| Document Number | 0000057302 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5167/782 |
| Instrument | 202157302 |
| Name | RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Municipality | Schenectady City |
| Unified School District | Schenectady City School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,172.00 (+14.68%) | $69,200 (-) Land $10,400 Building $58,800 | $114,589 (+30.82%) Land $17,221 Building $97,368 |
| 2023 | $69,200 (-) Land $10,400 Building $58,800 | $87,595 (+3.8%) Land $13,165 Building $74,430 | |
| 2022 | $69,200 Land $10,400 Building $58,800 | $84,390 Land $12,683 Building $71,707 | |
| 2021 | $3,638.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Schenectady County (36093C), updated January 7, 2014 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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