Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 817 Mason St, Schenectady, NY 12308
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,550 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,538 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Reverse Mortgage Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 39.43-3-55 |
| Primary APN | 421500 39.43-3-55 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,550 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,275 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,275 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 54.6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 466 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 421500 39.43-3-55 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 817 MASON ST |
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12308-1917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 2 WOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM VAN VRANKEN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 55.001 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20102 |
817 Mason St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of April 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 817 MASON ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Reverse Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 4, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202147292 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2067 / 871 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1727000744 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 817 MASON ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1917 |
| Document Number | 0000047292 |
| Book / Page | 2067 / 871 |
| Map Reference | MAP 1 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202147292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 842 PINEWOOD AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-6220 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1748 AVENUE B, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1910 |
| Document Number | 0000047293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202147293 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 817 MASON ST, SCHENECTADY, NY 12308-1917 |
| Document Number | 0000004712 |
| Book / Page | 002029 / 000769 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4712 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 842 PINEWOOD AVE SCHENECTADY NY 123096220, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-6220 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 817 Mason St was $8,538.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,538.00 | $162,000 Land $16,400 Building $145,600 | $268,256 Land $27,157 Building $241,099 |
| 2023 | $162,000 (-) Land $16,400 Building $145,600 | $205,063 (+3.8%) Land $20,759 Building $184,304 | |
| 2022 | $162,000 Land $16,400 Building $145,600 | $197,561 Land $20,000 Building $177,561 | |
| 2021 | $6,492.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 817 Mason St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014 · 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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 817 Mason St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 533 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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