Spacious Victorian townhome in Albany's Center Square neighborhood is ''turn key''. Tasteful updates and modern amenities blend nicely with the numerous historic architectural details that remain. The large living room, with period crown moldings, beautiful mantle mirror and marble fireplace, opens into a dining area and updated eat-in kitchen. A perfect floor plan for entertaining!! Large 2nd floor bedroom has charming bay window, gas stove and spacious closet. Washer/dryer conveniently located on second floor. Antique lighting fixtures throughout first and second floor!! Newly renovated basement level is currently being used by owners as additional living space but may be easily converted to an income apartment if desired. Beautifully landscaped back yard. New heat/hot water system (Gas Fired - 2 Zone Laars Mascot 95% Combination Boiler/Hot Water Heater). Neighborhood residential parking permit is $20/year. Property tax includes garbage pickup fee for 2 units ($360/year). School tax does not reflect STAR exemption. Below Grade Finished Area (Garden Level) has been added to Above Grade Finished Area For Total Finished Area of 2,712 sq.ft.
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Price cut: $5K (6/4)
$565,000
165 Lancaster Street, Albany, NY 12210
4beds
2,712sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1876
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$552,300 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Marble fireplaceGas stoveSpacious closetPeriod crown moldingsCharming bay windowBeautiful mantle mirrorNumerous historic architectural details
- 93 days |
- 806 |
- 35 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Old Albany Real Estate LLC 518-465-1295,
Eileen L Faist 518-469-9573
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202614479
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Half bathroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: Basement
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Electric, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Ceramic Tile Bath, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Laminate
- Basement: Apartment,Full,Heated
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,712
- Total interior livable area: 2,712 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,712
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 010100 76.24244
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1876
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $468,750
- Annual tax amount: $11,844
- Date on market: 4/5/2026
Estimated market value
$552,300
$525,000 - $580,000
$2,757/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $565,000-0.9%$208/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $570,000-0.9%$210/sqft |
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| 4/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000+15.2%$212/sqft |
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| 11/14/2023 | Sold | $499,000$184/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202322001 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2023 | Pending sale | $499,000$184/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Price change | $499,000-4%$184/sqft |
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| 8/21/2023 | Listed for sale | $519,900$192/sqft |
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| 8/8/2023 | Pending sale | $519,900$192/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $519,900+44.4%$192/sqft |
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| 2/9/2007 | Sold | $360,000$133/sqft |
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| 6/30/2006 | Sold | $360,000+200%$133/sqft |
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| 12/27/2000 | Sold | $120,000$44/sqft |
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| 10/2/1998 | Sold | $120,000-6.6%$44/sqft |
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| 11/13/1995 | Sold | $128,500$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $450,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $450,000 +64.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $273,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $273,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $273,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $273,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $273,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $273,000 |
| 2017 | $9,465 -0.1% | $273,000 |
| 2016 | $9,477 | $273,000 -1% |
| 2015 | -- | $275,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $275,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $275,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $275,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $275,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $275,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $275,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $275,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $275,800 +126.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $121,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $121,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $121,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $121,700 +2.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $118,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $118,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $118,500 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Center Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Giffen Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 4/10Albany High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Albany
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- 12210
- Center Square
- 165 Lancaster Street
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