This stunning renovated 1889 townhouse brownstone nestled in Albany's vibrant + historical Washington Park|Center Square neighborhood is meticulously maintained w 5BRs, 3BAs + a garden apt w priv entrance generating income as a short-term rental. Original charm blends seamlessly w contemporary design! Updates: Main kitchen w NEW cabinetry, stone countertops, stylish lighting, high-end appliances; great for entertaining + don't miss the refinished HW floors, STUNNING bathrooms (1 w doorless walk-in dual rain shower), all w custom touches. NEW HW heater, NEW rear-facing windows, renovated third floor w laundry + so much more. Rare find in the Heart of Albany, 3 doors from the park, moments from the Capitol, NYS museum, dining, AMC, School of Pharma, Alb Law + so much more. See Virtual Tour
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$565,000
218 Lancaster Street, Albany, NY 12210
4beds
2,904sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential, Apartment
Built in 1889
-- sqft lot
$573,200 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$2,922 Estimated rent
Home value
$573,200
$545,000 - $602,000
$2,922/mo
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Stylish lightingNew rear-facing windowsStunning bathroomsCustom touchesNew hw heaterHigh-end appliancesRefinished hw floors
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Listed by:
Samantha Parker 518-209-7539,
KW Platform
Bought with:
Kyle Garnsey, 10401387294
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202520379
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: Third
Full bathroom
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Wine Cooler
- Laundry: In Bathroom, Upper Level
Features
- High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Curtain Rods
- Basement: Apartment,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,904
- Total interior livable area: 2,904 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,904
- Finished area below ground: 433
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 1,742 sqft
- Features: Secluded, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 010100 76.2334
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential, Apartment
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Block, Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Albany
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2026 | Sold | $565,000-5.8%$195/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202520379 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Pending sale | $600,000$207/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202520379 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $600,000$207/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202520379 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2025 | Pending sale | $600,000$207/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202520379 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2025 | Price change | $600,000-4.7%$207/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202520379 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $629,900+162.6%$217/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202520379 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2015 | Sold | $239,900$83/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #201520204 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $363,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $363,000 +54.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $234,900 |
| 2022 | -- | $234,900 |
| 2021 | -- | $234,900 |
| 2020 | -- | $234,900 |
| 2019 | -- | $234,900 |
| 2018 | -- | $234,900 |
| 2017 | $11,524 -6.2% | $234,900 -19% |
| 2016 | $12,287 | $290,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Center Square
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Giffen Memorial Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Albany High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Giffen Memorial
- 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.
- New York
- Albany County
- Albany
- 12210
- Center Square
- 218 Lancaster Street
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