Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 838 Grant Ave, Schenectady, NY 12307
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,992 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,472 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.40-4-23 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.40-4-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,992 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 996 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 2,900 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 33.3 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 838 GRANT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12307-1805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | 1 WOOD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 20900 |
838 Grant Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2016.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 GRANT AVE, 1, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201421585 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1894 / 616 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012814 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Property Address | 838 GRANT AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1805 |
| Document Number | 0000014450 |
| Book / Page | 004751 / 000988 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 838 GRANT AVE #1 SCHENECTADY NY 123071805, 1, SCHENECTADY, NY 12307-1805 |
| Document Number | 0000014450 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 004751/000988 |
| Instrument | 14450 |
| Name | SEFCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ALBANY, NY 12206 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Grant Ave was $3,472 with exemptions applied, down 18.6% 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 | $3,472.00 (-18.61%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,266.00 | $61,100 Land $9,200 Building $51,900 | $101,176 Land $15,234 Building $85,942 |
| 2023 | $61,100 (-) Land $9,200 Building $51,900 | $77,342 (+3.8%) Land $11,646 Building $65,696 | |
| 2022 | $61,100 Land $9,200 Building $51,900 | $74,512 Land $11,219 Building $63,293 | |
| 2021 | $3,880.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 Grant 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.
The area around 838 Grant Ave 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 749 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 |
May also be available: Massivemesh Networks.
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