Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 896 Maplewood Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,495 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,320 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,000 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $3,883 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 49.56-2-3 |
| Primary APN | 421500 49.56-2-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,495 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 722 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 644 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 129 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 129 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,320 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 896 MAPLEWOOD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12303-1221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | PART OF 2 WOOD & GARAGE |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
896 Maplewood Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2001.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 MAPLEWOOD AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1611 / 17 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 896 Maplewood Ave was $3,883 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.2% 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 | $3,883.00 (+4.24%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $3,725.00 | $73,500 Land $11,000 Building $62,500 | $121,709 Land $18,215 Building $103,494 |
| 2023 | $73,500 (-) Land $11,000 Building $62,500 | $93,038 (+3.8%) Land $13,924 Building $79,114 | |
| 2022 | $73,500 Land $11,000 Building $62,500 | $89,634 Land $13,415 Building $76,219 | |
| 2021 | $3,326.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 896 Maplewood 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 896 Maplewood 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 1,007 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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