PendingPrice cut: $10K (8/11)
$289,900
3beds
1,228sqft
20 Forest Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
3beds
1,228sqft
Single family residence, residential
Built in 1923
3,049 sqft
4 Open parking spaces
$236 price/sqft
What's special
Jewel-toned paint colorsPatio and pergolaHigh ceilingsThoughtful modern improvementsBuilt-in shelvingWood moldingsRefinished hardwood floors
- 36 days |
- 1,334 |
- 71 |
Likely to sell faster than
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202622905
Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
McSharry and Associates Realty LLC 518-439-3547,
Patrick J McSharry 518-330-5599
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202622905
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile Bath
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments, Curtain Rods, Drapes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,228
- Total interior livable area: 1,228 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,228
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Chain Link,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Pergola, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 010100 75.35352
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $233,333
- Annual tax amount: $5,897
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2026 | Pending sale | $289,900$236/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$236/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202622905 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+114.2%$244/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202622905 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2019 | Sold | $140,000+1.8%$114/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #201833274 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2018 | Pending sale | $137,500$112/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Albany/Empire #201833274 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2018 | Listed for sale | $137,500+61.8%$112/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna #201833274 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2006 | Sold | $85,000$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $224,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $224,000 +50.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $149,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $149,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $149,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $149,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $149,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $149,000 |
| 2017 | $3,688 -8.8% | $149,000 |
| 2016 | $4,045 | $149,000 -11.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $168,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $168,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $168,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $168,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $168,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $168,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $168,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $168,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $168,000 +78.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $94,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $94,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $94,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $94,100 +6.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $88,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $88,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $88,000 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$288,800
$274,000 - $303,000
$2,064/mo
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Neighborhood: Helderberg
Nearby schools
New Scotland Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.2 miles7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10Student Progress Rating
8/10William S Hackett Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 1 miles5/10
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3/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Albany High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.1 miles4/10
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3/10College Readiness Rating
4/10