**OPEN HOUSE Sunday 8/23 from 3-5pm** A rare opportunity to own two parcels offering the perfect combination of a beautifully updated home and exceptional income potential. This sale includes 51 & 53 Benson Street, featuring a move-in ready 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath bungalow, 8 detached garages, and immediate rental income. Four garages are located on the homesite, with an additional four on the adjoining parcel. Three garages are currently leased, providing income from day one.
The home blends classic charm with modern updates, featuring hardwood floors, a bright living room, an updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island, spacious dining area, first-floor bedroom, full bath, laundry area and office space, plus an enclosed front porch. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms, an updated half bath, and a versatile bonus space.
Whether you're looking for an owner-occupied home with supplemental income or a unique investment opportunity, the garages offer endless possibilities for rental income, storage, workshop space, or hobby use. Conveniently located just off Central Avenue with easy access to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and major highways, this one-of-a-kind property is a must-see. **See list of details in documents. Some photos have been virtually staged. Make sure to check out the virtual tour and YouTube video.**
Pending
Price cut: $19.9K (8/7)
$265,000
51 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206
3beds
1,209sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1927
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$259,000 Zestimate®
$219/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Office spaceVersatile bonus spaceFirst-floor bedroomBeautifully updated homeLaundry areaCenter islandStainless steel appliances
- 89 days
- 54
- 0
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Empire Real Estate Firm LLC 518-662-7653,
Marisa Moffatt 518-598-9824
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202622005
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Solid Surface Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,209
- Total interior livable area: 1,209 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,209
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 8
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Front Porch
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 010100 65.53114
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $219/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,375
- Annual tax amount: $5,346
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
Estimated market value
$259,000
$246,000 - $272,000
$1,801/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Pending sale | $265,000$219/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $265,000-7%$219/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $284,900-1.7%$236/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900+11.5%$240/sqft |
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| 6/25/2026 | Listing removed | $259,900$215/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $259,900-7.1%$215/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Price change | $279,900-6.4%$232/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,000+394.2%$247/sqft |
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| 6/21/2002 | Sold | $60,500-8.3%$50/sqft |
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| 9/5/1995 | Sold | $66,000$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $177,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $177,000 +176.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $64,000 |
| 2017 | $2,587 -11.9% | $64,000 |
| 2016 | $2,936 | $64,000 -20% |
| 2015 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $80,000 -32.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $118,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $118,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $118,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $118,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $118,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $118,700 +86.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $63,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $63,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $63,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $63,500 -3.8% |
| 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
- 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.






