Albany County and Colonie Town property record for 8 Birch Tree Rd, Albany, NY 12205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $98,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,912 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012689 53.7-7-28 |
| Primary APN | 012689 53.7-7-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 395 sqft |
| Patio Area | 54 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 05300700070280000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 BIRCH TREE RD |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12205-3046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 04 - FARM |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 71-72 N-ADMIRAL ST E-25 S-30-78 |
| Legal Subdivision | KARLDALE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLONIE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 14002 |
8 Birch Tree Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2010.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BIRCH TREE RD, ALBANY, NY 12205-3046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010699580 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2984 / 767 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Birch Tree Rd was $3,912 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.4% 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 | $3,912.00 (+6.36%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,678.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,400 Land $17,100 Building $68,300 | $195,400 Land $39,126 Building $156,274 |
| 2023 | $85,400 (-) Land $17,100 Building $68,300 | $167,500 (+9.35%) Land $33,539 Building $133,961 | |
| 2022 | $85,400 Land $17,100 Building $68,300 | $153,184 Land $30,673 Building $122,511 | |
| 2021 | $3,194.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Birch Tree Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1999 · rainfall accumulation |
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 8 Birch Tree Rd 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 | 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 602 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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