Great Opportunity to convert this mixed-use building into a side-by-side 2 family located on the prime corner of New Scotland and S. Main. Currently set up with offices on the left side and a 2 bedroom/1 bath apartment on the right. With a full basement and separate utilities, it would be an easy conversion making this into cash cow. Walking distance to hospitals, schools, restaurants, and shopping. Take advantage of this hard-to-find great deal!
Active
Price cut: $10K (6/29)
$289,900
538 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
5beds
1,720sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1948
-- sqft lot
$284,200 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basement
- 63 days |
- 1,833 |
- 92 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
RE/MAX Capital 518-724-6800,
Steve Duggan 518-210-3290
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202618282
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,720
- Total interior livable area: 1,720 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,720
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Exterior features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 75.25117
- Zoning description: Mixed
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $231,250
- Annual tax amount: $6,000
- Date on market: 5/28/2026
Estimated market value
$284,200
$270,000 - $298,000
$2,247/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$169/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202618282 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900$174/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202618282 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Listing removed | $299,900$174/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202614424 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+185.6%$174/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202614424 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/1998 | Sold | $105,000$61/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #9824525 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $222,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $222,000 +48% |
| 2023 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2017 | $5,521 +0.3% | $150,000 |
| 2016 | $5,505 | $150,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $150,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Helderberg
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10New Scotland Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10William S Hackett Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Albany High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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.
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