Charming brick 2-family in a prime downtown Schenectady location — just a short walk to Union College and close to the growing Barrett Street corridor. This handyman special sits on an oversized lot and offers two similar layout units: each floor features 2-3 bedrooms (flexible layout), full baths and roomy living spaces — great for owner-occupant rental income or an investor renovation. first floor has two full baths. Solid shell with classic masonry, period details and tremendous upside — bring your vision and tools. Sold AS-IS; easy access to downtown amenities, transit and recent neighborhood revitalization.
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$172,000
515 South Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305
5beds
2,070sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1860
-- sqft lot
$236,600 Zestimate®
$83/sqft
$1,499 Estimated rent
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Classic masonryPeriod detailsRoomy living spacesOversized lotSimilar layout units
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Listed by:
Samuel J Thompson 518-331-6169,
Thompson Real Estate Team
Bought with:
Jeanine M Vollaro, 10401308187
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202525827
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,070
- Total interior livable area: 2,070 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,070
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Exterior features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 421500 39.57431
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Schenectady
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $83/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,475
- Annual tax amount: $3,241
- Date on market: 9/15/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/24/2025 | Sold | $172,000-1.7%$83/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202525827 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Pending sale | $174,900$84/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202525827 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $174,900+182.1%$84/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202525827 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2009 | Sold | $62,000-32%$30/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #28123932 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2007 | Sold | $91,160-63.5%$44/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2006 | Sold | $250,000$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2024 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2023 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2022 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2021 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2020 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2019 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2018 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2017 | $3,241 | $64,300 |
| 2016 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2015 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $64,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Downtown
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Yates Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Oneida Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10Schenectady High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Schenectady
Source: Global MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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