Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 79 Wilson Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,506 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,765 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 60.38-1-24 |
| Primary APN | 421500 60.38-1-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 643 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 643 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 220 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,320 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 224 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 297 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 79 WILSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12304-1805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 2 WOOD AND GARAGE |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 21802 |
79 Wilson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 WILSON AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12304-1805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Wilson Ave was $3,765 with exemptions applied, up 7.4% 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 | $3,765.00 (+7.36%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,507.00 | $94,700 Land $14,200 Building $80,500 | $156,814 Land $23,514 Building $133,300 |
| 2023 | $94,700 (-) Land $14,200 Building $80,500 | $119,873 (+3.8%) Land $17,975 Building $101,898 | |
| 2022 | $94,700 Land $14,200 Building $80,500 | $115,488 Land $17,317 Building $98,171 | |
| 2021 | $1,604.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Wilson 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 79 Wilson 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 514 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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