85 South Lake Ave is a unique two-family duplex rowhouse located in one of Albany's best rental corridors - directly on Washington Park. Each apartment has two floors of living space, three bedrooms and two full bathrooms each. The total living space is 2,639 sq. ft. Both units have been renovated and updated. Major improvements include; new water and sewer lines, plumbing, kitchens, updated electrical, new windows, added insulation, newly painted, new exterior stairs, washer and dryer hook-ups, motion senser lighting, new and updated bathrooms. The main roof and furnace are approximately 10 years old. Front porch and kitchen roof are less than two years old. Each unit includes large rooms and closets, comfortable living spaces, ample natural light and functional layouts. The utilities are not split and have never been a cost or convenience issue. The building is incredibly efficient, being a row house with new insulation and windows. This building is a great turn-key investment opportunity - ready to rent or for owner occupied. Gross annual rental revenue is over $51,000. Both units are currently vacant due to renovation, creating the rare opportunity for the owner to place their own tenants at current market rates to maximize cash flow. The prime location makes renting easy - 98% occupancy rate over the last 30 years. On-street parking is readily available at all hours - most of the row houses have off-street parking. Off-street parking is possible with City of Albany approval.
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Price increase: $10K (10/16)
$449,000
85 S Lake Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
6beds
2,036sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1897
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ample natural lightWasher and dryer hook-upsLarge rooms and closetsAdded insulationNewly paintedNew windowsFunctional layouts
- 24 days
- 663
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Owner Entry.com 617-542-9300,
David L White ~ContactSeller~(518)727-2924
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202628433
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Hot Water, Zoned
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,036
- Total interior livable area: 2,036 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,036
- Finished area below ground: 603
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Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 010100 65.70232
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rubber,Shingle,Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $326,042
- Annual tax amount: $5,698
- Date on market: 10/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2026 | Price change | $449,000+2.3%$221/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $439,000+608.1%$216/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/1997 | Sold | $62,000$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $313,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $313,000 +111.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $148,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $148,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $148,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $148,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $148,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $148,000 |
| 2017 | $4,821 +1.8% | $148,000 |
| 2016 | $4,736 | $148,000 +5.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $140,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $140,000 -12.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $160,000 +127.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $70,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $70,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $70,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $70,300 +8.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $65,000 |
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Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Pine Hills
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.







