Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 701 Deforest Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,602 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 59.10-2-1 |
| Primary APN | 422800 59.10-2-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,028 sqft |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 432 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 701 DEFOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12303-3925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | 239 240 R,G,HBKF MAQUA HEIGHTS 3.-244-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAQUA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 32902 |
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 DEFOREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 3, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MEADOWBROOK FINCL MTG BANKERS CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202240883 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2090 / 37 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052673 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 701 DEFOREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 DEFOREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3925 |
| Document Number | 0000004798 |
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| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 5067/257 |
| Instrument | 202104798 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DES MOINES, IA 50328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 281 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 701 DEFOREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3925 |
| Document Number | 0000040883 |
| Book / Page | 2090 / 37 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202240883 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $996.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 DEFOREST AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3925 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1071 CONGRESS ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1733 |
| Document Number | 0000040884 |
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| Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202240884 |
| Name | MEADOWBROOK FINCL MTG BANKERS CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
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 | $5,602.00 (+1.91%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,497.00 | $150,000 (-) Land $9,000 Building $141,000 | $230,800 (+16.92%) Land $13,848 Building $216,952 |
| 2023 | $150,000 Land $9,000 Building $141,000 | $197,400 Land $11,844 Building $185,556 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 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 456 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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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