Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 505 Howe Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,922 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 48.19-8-39 |
| Primary APN | 422800 48.19-8-39 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 374 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 505 HOWE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12306-3027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | R,G CENTR RLTY #3-180,181 2.-128-8.9 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 32700 |
505 Howe Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2004.
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 | 505 HOWE AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-3027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0016690564 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 Howe Ave was $3,922 with exemptions applied, 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 | $3,922.00 (+1.92%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,848.00 | $105,000 Land $15,600 Building $89,400 | $161,500 Land $23,994 Building $137,506 |
| 2023 | $105,000 Land $15,600 Building $89,400 | $138,200 Land $20,533 Building $117,667 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 Howe 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 505 Howe 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 701 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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