Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a spacious two-family property offering plenty of room and versatility! Each unit features 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, making this an excellent opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. The second-floor unit is currently vacant and ready for its new owner to move right in or choose their own tenant. Both units offer beautiful hardwood floors throughout, newer windows, and remodeled bathrooms. Outside, you'll find a large driveway, a one-car garage, and plenty of off-street parking. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio or live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, this property offers plenty of potential and opportunity!
Active
$319,900
78 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206
8beds
2,070sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1907
-- sqft lot
$309,100 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Plenty of off-street parkingOne-car garageRemodeled bathroomsNewer windowsLarge drivewayBeautiful hardwood floors throughout
- 14 hours
- 97
- 8
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Empire Real Estate Firm LLC 518-662-7653,
Mark J Goodall 518-577-8039
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202629941
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement, Main Level, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Built-in Features, Ceramic Tile Bath
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,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
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Paved, Detached, Driveway, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Enclosed, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Fencing: Wood,Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Cleared
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 010100 65.53126
- Zoning description: Multi Residence
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,208
- Annual tax amount: $6,278
- Date on market: 11/12/2026
- Tenant pays: Hot Water, Heat, Electricity, Gas
Estimated market value
$309,100
$281,000 - $337,000
$1,514/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $319,900+68.5%$155/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202629941 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Global MLS #202034941 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2022 | Listing removed | $189,900$92/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202034941 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2021 | Sold | $189,900$92/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202034941 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2021 | Pending sale | $189,900$92/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202034941 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $189,900+29.1%$92/sqft |
Source: New Scotland Realty #202034941 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2020 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2019 | Listing removed | $1,600$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2018 | Price change | $1,600+33.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2006 | Sold | $147,100$71/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #26115934 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $221,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $221,000 +57.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2017 | $5,009 +5% | $140,000 |
| 2016 | $4,771 | $140,000 +7.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $130,000 -12.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $148,954 |
| 2012 | -- | $148,954 |
| 2011 | -- | $148,954 |
| 2010 | -- | $148,954 |
| 2009 | -- | $148,954 |
| 2008 | -- | $148,954 |
| 2007 | -- | $148,954 +39.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $106,900 +4.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $102,000 |
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.
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