961 Francis Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303 Property Records

Schenectady County and Schenectady City property record for 961 Francis Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.116 acres (5,076 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$157,500 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$6,169 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale Apr 2022 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`421500 49.47-2-40`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`421500 49.47-2-40`
Alternative APN	`150004904700020400000000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,028 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	1,236 sqft
2nd Floor Area	792 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Traditional
Exterior Material	Wood
Lot Area	5,076 sqft (0.116 acres)
Lot Dimensions	108 ft deep x 47 ft wide
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	76 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	961 FRANCIS AVE
City	SCHENECTADY
State	NY
Zip	12303-1265
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	03 - MULTI
Legal Description	AND PART OF 8 1 WOOD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	40.000
Jurisdiction	SCHENECTADY NY
Township / Civil Division	SCHENECTADY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	21400

Owner

Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	9103 107TH ST, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418-2223
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 26, 2026	Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer PARK PLACE ABSTRACT, PARK PLACE ABSTRACT LLC
Apr 21, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Apr 21, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 26, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer AMP ABSTRCT LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 21, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 21, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022783
Deed Book / Page	2083 / 111
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 15, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000029885
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	SCHENECTADY NY
Recording Date	May 26, 2026
Property Address	961 FRANCIS AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1265
Document Number	0000012057
Book / Page	2172 / 827
Instrument Date	Dec 24, 2025
Instrument	202612057
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2026
Title Company	PARK PLACE ABSTRACT, PARK PLACE ABSTRACT LLC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Tenant
Address	9103 107TH ST, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418-2223

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SCHENECTADY NY
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2022
Property Address	961 FRANCIS AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1265
Document Number	0000020783
Book / Page	2083 / 111
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2022
Instrument	202220783
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$630.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10 W WIND WAY, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065-8752

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9103 107TH ST, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418-2223

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SCHENECTADY NY
Recording Date	Apr 21, 2022
Property Address	961 FRANCIS AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1265
Document Number	0000020783
Book / Page	2083 / 111
Instrument Date	Apr 8, 2022
Instrument	202220783
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 14, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$630.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10 W WIND WAY, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065-8752

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9103 107TH ST, RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418-2223

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SCHENECTADY NY
Recording Date	Nov 26, 2019
Property Address	961 FRANCIS AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-1265
Document Number	0000053362
Book / Page	002025 / 000503
Instrument Date	Nov 18, 2019
Instrument	53362
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 13, 2019
Title Company	AMP ABSTRCT LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$308.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	10 W WIND WAY CLIFTON PARK NY 120658752, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065-8752

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Schenectady County and Schenectady City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Schenectady County
Municipality	Schenectady City
Unified School District	Schenectady City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,169.00 (+4.61%)
2025	$5,897.00 (+10.85%)	$78,800 (-) Land $11,800 Building $67,000	$130,485 (+30.82%) Land $19,540 Building $110,945
2023		$78,800 (-) Land $11,800 Building $67,000	$99,747 (+3.8%) Land $14,937 Building $84,810
2022		$78,800 Land $11,800 Building $67,000	$96,098 Land $14,390 Building $81,708
2021	$5,320.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 585 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: T-Mobile.

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