Welcome to 51 Forest Avenue, a beautifully maintained and freshly painted two-family home located in a highly desirable Albany neighborhood. Situated just off New Scotland Avenue, this property offers unbeatable convenience with quick access to local hospitals, universities, dining, and public transit. Both units are completely vacant, clean, and turnkey—making this an ideal opportunity for an owner-occupant looking to live in one unit while collecting rent from the other, or for an investor seeking a high-performing addition to their portfolio. **Key Features:** Layout: Classic up-and-down duplex offering two spacious units, each featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Interior: Freshly painted throughout, showcasing charming original hardwood flooring and ample natural light. Mechanicals & Utilities: Separate electric, gas, heating, and water heaters for each unit, allowing tenants to pay their own utilities. Both hot water heaters new within 24 months. Parking & Exterior: Includes a detached 2-car garage along with a long driveway offering ample off-street parking for up to 6 vehicles total. Bonus Space: Full basement providing excellent storage options. Whether you're looking for a solid income-generating investment or a place to call home with built-in rental income, 51 Forest Avenue is fully prepared for its new owner. Schedule your showing today!
Pending
$369,000
51 Forest Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
6beds
2,640sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1935
-- sqft lot
$375,100 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ample natural lightCharming original hardwood flooring
- 12 days
- 653
- 68
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Weichert Realtors Reliable Properties 518-312-4800,
Craig Cioffi 518-396-8386
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202629299
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Radiant
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,640
- Total interior livable area: 2,640 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,640
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: None
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 010100 75.43250
- Zoning description: Multi Residence
- Special conditions: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Block, Drywall
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $333,333
- Annual tax amount: $9,632
- Date on market: 10/30/2026
- Ownership: Peck
- Tenant pays: Hot Water, Heat, Internet, Water, Cable TV, Electricity, Gas
Estimated market value
$375,100
$356,000 - $394,000
$1,856/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2026 | Pending sale | $369,000$140/sqft |
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| 10/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $369,000+80.9%$140/sqft |
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| 11/18/2016 | Sold | $204,000$77/sqft |
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| 9/24/2016 | Price change | $204,000+3.6%$77/sqft |
Source: Clancy Real Estate #201619174 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $197,000$75/sqft |
Source: Clancy Real Estate #201619174 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $320,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $320,000 +60% |
| 2023 | -- | $200,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $200,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $200,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $200,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $200,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $200,000 |
| 2017 | $8,318 +1% | $200,000 -11.9% |
| 2016 | $8,236 | $227,000 +1.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $224,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $224,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $224,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $224,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $224,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $224,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $224,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $224,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $224,400 +102.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $110,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $110,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $110,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $110,800 -3.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $115,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $115,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $115,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Helderberg
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.








