Albany County and Colonie Town property record for 8 Brookside Ave, Menands, NY 12204
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,968 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Apr 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $6,040 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 012603 55.10-1-14 |
| Primary APN | 012603 55.10-1-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,968 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,956 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,012 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 372 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 05501000010140000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 BROOKSIDE AVE |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12204-2302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 73 |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 N-BROOKSIDE AV E-6 N-13-67 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | COLONIE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
8 Brookside Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1992.
Source: Albany County and Colonie Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 BROOKSIDE AVE, ALBANY, NY 12204-2302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2457 / 565 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Brookside Ave was $6,040 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.8% 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 |
| Municipality | Menands Village |
| Unified School District | Menands Union Free School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,040.00 (+8.77%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,553.00 Homeowner's exemption | $140,000 Land $28,000 Building $112,000 | $320,400 Land $64,080 Building $256,320 |
| 2023 | $140,000 (-) Land $28,000 Building $112,000 | $274,500 (+9.31%) Land $54,900 Building $219,600 | |
| 2022 | $140,000 Land $28,000 Building $112,000 | $251,121 Land $50,224 Building $200,897 | |
| 2021 | $4,962.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Brookside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Brookside Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | MENANDS VILLAGE serves 4,500 people · EPA ID NY0100200 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from TROY CITY PWS |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Jan 2023 |
| 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 259 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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