Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 897 Ashmore Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,058 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (11,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $10,845 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 421500 50.39-3-12 |
| Primary APN | 421500 50.39-3-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,058 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,810 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 11,000 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 399 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 189 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 897 ASHMORE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12309-6401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 - MULTI |
| Legal Description | AND PT OF 4 1 BRICK AND GARAGE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHENECTADY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 20600 |
897 Ashmore Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1996.
Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 897 ASHMORE AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309-6401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1504 / 243 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 897 Ashmore Ave was $10,845 with exemptions applied, up 3% 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 | $10,845.00 (+2.95%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $10,534.00 | $265,200 Land $39,800 Building $225,400 | $439,146 Land $65,905 Building $373,241 |
| 2023 | $265,200 (-) Land $39,800 Building $225,400 | $335,696 (+3.8%) Land $50,380 Building $285,316 | |
| 2022 | $265,200 Land $39,800 Building $225,400 | $323,415 Land $48,537 Building $274,878 | |
| 2021 | $10,113.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 897 Ashmore 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.
Wildfire risk around 897 Ashmore Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 545 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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