Albany County and Colonie Town property record for 56 Old Birch Ln, Albany, NY 12205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,195 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012689 53.8-8-10 |
| Primary APN | 012689 53.8-8-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 431 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05300800080100000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 OLD BIRCH LN |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12205-1854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 04 - FARM |
| Legal Description | N-52 E-COMMON AREA |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLONIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 13708 |
56 Old Birch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 1997.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 OLD BIRCH LN, ALBANY, NY 12205-1854 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2590 / 719 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Old Birch Ln was $6,195 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| County Subdivision | Colonie Town |
| Unified School District | South Colonie Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,195.00 (+4.28%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,941.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,000 Land $34,300 Building $102,700 | $313,500 Land $78,489 Building $235,011 |
| 2023 | $137,000 (-) Land $34,300 Building $102,700 | $268,600 (+9.3%) Land $67,248 Building $201,352 | |
| 2022 | $137,000 Land $34,300 Building $102,700 | $245,740 Land $61,525 Building $184,215 | |
| 2021 | $5,255.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Old Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019
| 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 56 Old Birch Ln 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 | LATHAM WATER DISTRICT serves 85,590 people · EPA ID NY0100198 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) 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 456 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 |
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