Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 838 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,519 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $26,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $862 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 39.74-2-11 |
| Primary APN | 421500 39.74-2-11 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,519 sqft (0.15 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 838 UNION ST |
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| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12308-3199 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 |
| Legal Description | VACANT LOT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Union Street Historic District listed 1982 · 184 contributing resources · NRIS 82001268 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1363 RUFFNER CT, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-2538 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20111817 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1832 / 931 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1582000620 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $21,000 (-) Land $18,600 Building $2,400 | $34,774 (+30.82%) Land $30,800 Building $3,974 | |
| 2023 | $862.00 (+1.29%) | $21,000 (-) Land $18,600 Building $2,400 | $26,582 (+3.8%) Land $23,544 Building $3,038 |
| 2022 | $21,000 Land $18,600 Building $2,400 | $25,610 Land $22,683 Building $2,927 | |
| 2021 | $851.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 461 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 |
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