Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 553 Putnam Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,529 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 17.5 acres (763,607 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $13,236 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 47.-5-13.11 |
| Primary APN | 422800 47.-5-13.11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,529 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,314 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,039 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 176 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 763,607 sqft (17.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,434 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 241 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 553 PUTNAM RD |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12306-5903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.011 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 32602 |
553 Putnam Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2012.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 PUTNAM RD, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-5903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1523 / 1 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029836 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 553 Putnam Rd was $13,236 with exemptions applied, down 7.8% 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 | Schalmont Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,236.00 (-7.83%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $14,360.00 | $409,100 Land $63,800 Building $345,300 | $629,400 Land $98,156 Building $531,244 |
| 2023 | $409,100 Land $63,800 Building $345,300 | $538,300 Land $83,949 Building $454,351 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Putnam Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 31 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1996–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 553 Putnam Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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