Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 981 Vischer Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,930 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 48.20-1-23 |
| Primary APN | 422800 48.20-1-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 981 VISCHER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12306-3913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1, B-1 |
| Legal Description | R,G CENTR RLTY 2-175 2.-120-16 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 32700 |
981 Vischer Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 981 VISCHER AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12306-3913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 981 Vischer Ave was $4,930 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady County |
| County Subdivision | Rotterdam Town |
| Unified School District | Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,930.00 (+1.92%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,837.00 | $132,000 Land $9,000 Building $123,000 | $203,100 Land $13,848 Building $189,252 |
| 2023 | $132,000 Land $9,000 Building $123,000 | $173,700 Land $11,843 Building $161,857 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 981 Vischer 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 981 Vischer 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 | ROTTERDAM WD #5 serves 28,000 people · EPA ID NY4600069 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 701 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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