Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town property record for 986 O'Brien Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,375 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,898 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422800 59.14-5-3 |
| Primary APN | 422800 59.14-5-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,375 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,375 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 986 OBRIEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SCHENECTADY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12303-3674 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | R,G,FP,OG,HBK,TLSH TOWER DEV #1 - 20 3.-198-7 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | SCHENECTADY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROTTERDAM |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 32902 |
986 O'Brien Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Schenectady County and Rotterdam Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 986 OBRIEN AVE, SCHENECTADY, NY 12303-3674 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 2, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1910 / 364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 986 O'Brien Ave was $5,898, up 1.7% 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 | $5,898.00 (+1.71%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,799.00 | $158,000 Land $10,400 Building $147,600 | $243,100 Land $16,002 Building $227,098 |
| 2023 | $158,000 Land $10,400 Building $147,600 | $207,900 Land $13,685 Building $194,215 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 986 O'Brien Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 7, 2014 · 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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 986 O'Brien 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 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% 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 | 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 518 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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