The 2 upper units are rented month to month. Great investment opportunity located in the heart of Albany, offering convenience near schools, colleges, shopping and local churches. Each unit provides strong rental potential, and the spacious basement with its own entrance, formerly used as a dance studio, opens the door for an additional income producing unit or creative expansion. Whether an investor seeking cash flow or a buyer is looking for long-term equity, this property delivers exceptional value.
Active
$315,000
16 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206
5beds
2,112sqft
Triplex, Multi Family
Built in 1927
-- sqft lot
$314,200 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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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: $149/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
$314,200
$295,000 - $336,000
$1,919/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $315,000+12.5%$149/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202624914 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2024 | Sold | $280,000+5.9%$133/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202414430 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2024 | Pending sale | $264,500$125/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202414430 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $264,500+93.4%$125/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202414430 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Global MLS Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2020 | Listed for rent | $800+10.3% |
Source: Global MLS #202034915 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2018 | Listing removed | $725 |
Source: Laviano & Assoc RE Group #201817083 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2018 | Price change | $725+3.6% |
Source: Laviano & Assoc RE Group #201817083 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2018 | Listed for rent | $700 |
Source: Laviano & Assoc RE Group #201810506 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2017 | Listing removed | $700 |
Source: Laviano & Assoc RE Group #201717602 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $700 |
Source: Laviano & Assoc RE Group #201717602 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2014 | Sold | $136,740+1.3%$65/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #201330432 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2014 | Price change | $135,000-2.2%$64/sqft |
Source: RealtyUSA #201330432 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2013 | Listed for sale | $138,000+0.9%$65/sqft |
Source: RealtyUSA.com #201330432 Report a problem | ||
| 10/4/2013 | Sold | $136,740$65/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
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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