Albany County and Albany City property record for 856 3rd St, Albany, NY 12206
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,272 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,500 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,244 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010100 64.28-2-37 |
| Primary APN | 010100 64.28-2-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,272 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,650 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06402800020370000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 856 3RD ST |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12206-1622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | 2 WOOD 1208716 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ALBANY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 302 |
856 3rd St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Albany County and Albany City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 ALVINA BLVD, ALBANY, NY 12203-5104 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202119376 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0028210000000845 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 856 3RD ST, ALBANY, NY 12206-1622 |
| Document Number | 0000006758 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6758 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 856 3RD ST ALBANY NY 122061622, ALBANY, NY 12206-1622 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 856 3rd St was $3,244, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Albany County and Albany City assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| Municipality | Albany City |
| Unified School District | Albany City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,244.00 (+5.87%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,064.00 | $113,000 Land $22,600 Building $90,400 | $117,708 Land $23,542 Building $94,166 |
| 2023 | $78,000 (-) Land $17,400 Building $60,600 | $110,123 (+12.55%) Land $24,566 Building $85,557 | |
| 2022 | $78,000 Land $17,400 Building $60,600 | $97,842 Land $21,826 Building $76,016 | |
| 2021 | $3,170.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 856 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 4 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 856 3rd 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 |
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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 | ALBANY CITY serves 98,000 people · EPA ID NY0100189 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 283 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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