Albany County and Watervliet City property record for 518 5th Ave, Watervliet, NY 12189
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,496 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (11,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,871 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 011800 44.42-4-52 |
| Primary APN | 011800 44.42-4-52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,496 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,000 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 432 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 04404200040520000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 518 5TH AVE |
| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12189-3704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVLIET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 13400 |
518 5th Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2003.
Source: Albany County and Watervliet City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 5TH AVE, WATERVLIET, NY 12189-3704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2742 / 103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 518 5th Ave was $1,871 with exemptions applied.
Source: Albany County and Watervliet City assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| Municipality | Watervliet City |
| Unified School District | Watervliet City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,871.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $146,600 Land $37,900 Building $108,700 | $249,235 Land $64,434 Building $184,801 | |
| 2023 | $146,600 Land $37,900 Building $108,700 | $210,935 Land $54,532 Building $156,403 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 518 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 518 5th Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | WATERVLIET CITY serves 9,889 people · EPA ID NY0110127 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Jan 2023 |
| 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 526 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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