Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 61 Hillcrest Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,842 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,790 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 60.48-2-42.1 |
| Primary APN | 421500 60.48-2-42.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,842 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 296 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 61 HILLCREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-2223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 30 RAISED RANCH |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42.001 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 21801 |
61 Hillcrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 HILLCREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-2223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1920 / 23 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 61 Hillcrest Ave was $6,790, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Municipality | Schenectady City |
| Unified School District | Schenectady City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,790.00 (+1.89%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,664.00 | $139,500 Land $20,900 Building $118,600 | $230,999 Land $34,608 Building $196,391 |
| 2023 | $139,500 (-) Land $20,900 Building $118,600 | $176,582 (+3.8%) Land $26,456 Building $150,126 | |
| 2022 | $139,500 Land $20,900 Building $118,600 | $170,122 Land $25,488 Building $144,634 | |
| 2021 | $6,416.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 61 Hillcrest 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.
Wildfire risk around 61 Hillcrest 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% 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 | SCHENECTADY CITY WATER WORKS serves 62,000 people · EPA ID NY4600070 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) 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 432 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 Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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