GREAT INVESTMENT opportunity in the heart of Albany! This versatile three unit property features two upper level 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom spaces and a spacious 1st floor unit with 3 bedrooms which includes, 1-bath and a 4th room which could be an office or used as a 4th bedroom. There are two updated basement entrances. There is a coin-operated washing maching for convenience, as well. Property is located near schools, colleges, shopping and churches. The basement offers additional potential for income-producing space or any creative expansion. Bathroom in basement. Two newer water heaters.
Active
Price cut: $10.5K (9/21)
$289,000
16 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206
5beds
2,112sqft
Triplex, Multi Family
Built in 1927
-- sqft lot
$287,100 Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two updated basement entrancesBathroom in basement
- 48 days
- 385
- 16
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties 518-439-9600,
Elizabeth Paone 518-441-5352
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202624914
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Vinyl, Linoleum
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,112
- Total interior livable area: 2,112 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,112
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Other
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 010100 65.54237
- Zoning description: Multi Residence
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Triplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s), 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,208
- Annual tax amount: $5,470
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Tenant pays: Internet, Cable TV, Electricity, Gas
Estimated market value
$287,100
$273,000 - $301,000
$1,820/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Price change | $289,000-3.5%$137/sqft |
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| 9/2/2026 | Price change | $299,500-4.9%$142/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+12.5%$149/sqft |
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| 5/24/2024 | Sold | $280,000+5.9%$133/sqft |
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| 4/8/2024 | Pending sale | $264,500$125/sqft |
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| 4/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $264,500+93.4%$125/sqft |
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| 1/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/31/2020 | Listed for rent | $800+10.3% |
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| 5/29/2018 | Listing removed | $725 |
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| 4/24/2018 | Price change | $725+3.6% |
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| 1/11/2018 | Listed for rent | $700 |
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| 9/12/2017 | Listing removed | $700 |
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| 9/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $700 |
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| 7/11/2014 | Sold | $136,740+1.3%$65/sqft |
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| 1/15/2014 | Price change | $135,000-2.2%$64/sqft |
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| 10/8/2013 | Listed for sale | $138,000+0.9%$65/sqft |
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| 10/4/2013 | Sold | $136,740$65/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $221,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $221,000 +60.1% |
| 2023 | -- | $138,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $138,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $138,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $138,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $138,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $138,000 |
| 2017 | $5,406 +28.3% | $138,000 |
| 2016 | $4,214 | $138,000 +1% |
| 2015 | -- | $136,700 -2.1% |
| 2014 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $139,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $139,600 +118.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $64,000 -3% |
| 2002 | -- | $66,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $66,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $66,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12206
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Philip J. Schuyler Achievement
- High: Albany
Source: Global MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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