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  • $279,800

    196 Jay St, Albany, NY 12210

    2beds
    1,292sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1853
    1,463 Square Feet Lot
    $279,800 Zestimate®
    $217/sqft
    $2,141 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $279,800

    $263,000 - $297,000

    $2,141/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Center square living in this sweet townhome. Most floors are the original heart pine floors. Elegant main level has 9' ceilings for living and dining/study room areas. Spiral staircase leads to Kitchen and family room areas on garden level. 2 bedrooms on the top level with walk-in closet in the master bedroom. Lots of exposed brick and wood floors. Backyard is a tiered, fenced sanctuary. Roof has a 50 year warranty. Kitchen has high-end Liebherr refrigerator. Newer boiler and washer and dryer. Walk to Capitol, Empire State Plaza, restaurants, taverns and Washington Park. City living at its best.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Radiant, Gas
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: 1st Floor
    Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet, Crown Molding
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Windows: Skylight(s)
    • Basement: Finished Area
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,292 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 646

    Property

    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Fencing: Privacy
    Lot
    • Size: 1,463 sqft
    • Features: Level, Sloped
    • Topography: Level, Sloping
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed(s), Garden
    • Parcel number: 0101007624422

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1853

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Albany

    Other

    Other facts
    • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
    • BuildingFeatures: DSL/Cable Available
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • WaterSource: Public
    • Roof: Other
    • Heating: Radiant, Natural Gas, Hot Water
    • Topography: Level, Sloping
    • Appliances: Refrigerator, Disposal, Washer/Dryer, Range w/Oven
    • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Garden, Shed, Storm Door(s), Privacy Fence
    • HeatingYN: true
    • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Deck
    • CoolingYN: true
    • RoomsTotal: 6
    • ConstructionMaterials: Brick
    • LotFeatures: Level, Sloped
    • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
    • Fencing: Privacy
    • WaterSewerExpense: 0
    • InteriorFeatures: Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet, Crown Molding
    • WindowFeatures: Skylight(s)
    • StructureType: House
    • RoomMasterBedroomLevel: Second
    • FireplaceFeatures: Wood Burning Stove
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 646
    • OtherStructures: Shed(s), Garden
    • RoomKitchenFeatures: Eat-in Kitchen
    • RoomFamilyRoomFeatures: Wood Stove
    • CurrentFinancing: Conventional Fixed
    • RoomMasterBathroomLevel: Second
    • AboveGradeFinishedAreaSource: Appraiser
    • LaundryFeatures: 1st Floor
    • Basement: Finished Area
    • RoomDiningRoomDescription: Dining Area

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/8/2022Sold$223,000-7%$173/sqft
    Source: Global MLS #202216567 Report a problem
    6/21/2022Pending sale$239,900$186/sqft
    Source: Global MLS #202216567 Report a problem
    4/29/2022Listed for sale$239,900+9%$186/sqft
    Source: Global MLS #202216567 Report a problem
    6/21/2019Sold$220,000-2.2%$170/sqft
    Source: Global MLS #201917145 Report a problem
    5/13/2019Pending sale$224,900$174/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Capital District #201917145 Report a problem
    4/30/2019Price change$224,900-4.3%$174/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Capital District #201917145 Report a problem
    4/19/2019Listed for sale$235,000+0.4%$182/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Capital Dist #201917145 Report a problem
    5/27/2016Listing removed$234,000-6%$181/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Capital District #201525326 Report a problem
    12/6/2013Listing removed$249,000$193/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Capital District #201323689 Report a problem
    11/1/2013Price change$249,000-2.4%$193/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Capital District #201323689 Report a problem
    7/9/2013Listed for sale$255,000+2.4%$197/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Capital District #201323689 Report a problem
    6/23/2008Sold$249,000+99.2%$193/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    4/22/1996Sold$125,000$97/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $237,000
    2024-- $237,000 +41.9%
    2023-- $167,000
    2022-- $167,000
    2021-- $167,000
    2020-- $167,000
    2019-- $167,000
    2018-- $167,000
    2017$6,203 -2.8%$167,000
    2016$6,385 $167,000 -2.3%
    2015-- $170,900
    2014-- $170,900
    2013-- $170,900
    2012-- $170,900
    2011-- $170,900
    2010-- $170,900
    2009-- $170,900
    2008-- $170,900
    2007-- $170,900 +64.6%
    2006-- $103,800
    2005-- $103,800
    2004-- $103,800 -16.2%
    2003-- $123,800 +3.7%
    2002-- $119,400
    2001-- $119,400
    2000-- $119,400

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Center Square

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Giffen Memorial
    • High: Albany
    • District: Albany

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.