Charming, Versatile, & Income-Producing Opportunity on a Prime Corner Lot!
Welcome to 974 Washington Avenue, a light-filled 1,922 sq. ft. single-family home offering exceptional comfort, convenience, and prime investment potential. Ideally located one mile east of SUNY and the state offices at the Harriman Campus, this property is a standout choice for home buyers, house-hackers, or savvy investors.
Situated on a desirable corner lot at Washington and Homestead Avenues--with convenient driveway access off Homestead--the home is also situated on a major bus line for effortless commuting.
Main Level & Living Spaces
Enter through the bright front-enclosed porch into a spacious layout featuring a large living room and formal dining room. The kitchen offers Corian countertops, all updated appliances, and an abundance of cabinet and extra counter space.
Flexible Layout & Bedroom Setup
The second floor features a primary bedroom suite with a full private bath. Having previously served as student housing, the home retains individual locks on bedroom doors--making it turn-key for renting rooms or setting up private home offices.
Basement, Key Mechanicals & Upgrades
Basement: Spacious and dry, offering great potential to add extra finished living or storage space.
HVAC: Goodman natural gas furnace (installed 2015, 25-35 year lifespan) with Central AC.
Roof & Exterior: Roof in great shape with 12-year-old shingles and a freshly painted deck ready for outdoor entertaining.
Utilities & District: Serviced by public water and public sewer; Albany City School District.
Unbeatable Centrally Located Neighborhood
Highly walkable and close to everything--just steps from local shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and major highway access.
Schedule your private tour today to explore all the possibilities this unique property has to offer!
Active
$339,900
974 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
4beds
1,922sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1921
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$332,500 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Desirable corner lotFormal dining roomUpdated appliancesSpacious layoutBright front-enclosed porch
- 18 days
- 671
- 33
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Find Advisors 518-831-5442,
Donna C Kelly 518-368-4959
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202627195
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Solid Surface Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,922
- Total interior livable area: 1,922 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,922
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 010100 64.35237
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,917
- Annual tax amount: $6,332
- Date on market: 9/30/2026
Estimated market value
$332,500
$316,000 - $349,000
$2,433/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $339,900+9.6%$177/sqft |
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| 9/10/2026 | Listing removed | $310,000$161/sqft |
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| 9/9/2026 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 9/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 8/23/2026 | Price change | $310,000-4.6%$161/sqft |
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| 7/22/2026 | Price change | $325,000-5.8%$169/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $344,900$179/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Listing removed | $344,900$179/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $344,900-4.2%$179/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,900+36.6%$187/sqft |
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| 11/1/2024 | Sold | $263,500-4.1%$137/sqft |
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| 8/3/2024 | Pending sale | $274,900$143/sqft |
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| 7/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $274,900+137%$143/sqft |
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| 6/27/2011 | Sold | $116,000-3.3%$60/sqft |
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| 4/5/2011 | Price change | $119,900-14.3%$62/sqft |
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| 3/29/2011 | Price change | $139,900-6.7%$73/sqft |
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| 1/22/2011 | Price change | $149,900-16.7%$78/sqft |
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| 9/2/2010 | Price change | $179,900-10%$94/sqft |
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| 4/16/2010 | Listed for sale | $199,900+35.5%$104/sqft |
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| 1/14/2005 | Sold | $147,500$77/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $238,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $238,000 +122.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $107,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $107,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $107,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $107,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $107,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $107,000 |
| 2017 | $4,069 -4.4% | $107,000 |
| 2016 | $4,257 | $107,000 -7.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $116,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $116,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $116,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $116,000 -38.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $187,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $187,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $187,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $187,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $187,800 +80.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $103,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $103,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $103,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $103,900 +9.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $95,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Melrose
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.







