Welcome to 3 Academy Rd, a 1925 Colonial offering 2,518 sq ft of freshly updated living space in one of Albany's most convenient locations. The first floor features new flooring throughout, a bright living room, a dining area with classic window detail, and a renovated kitchen with shaker cabinetry, stainless appliances, and plenty of counter space. A glass door off the main level opens to the level backyard. Upstairs you'll find 3 bedrooms and an updated full bath, with a half bath on the first floor for added convenience. Ductless mini splits provide efficient heating and cooling, along with natural gas hot water baseboard heat. A full basement offers great storage. Outside, enjoy a detached 2 car garage and paved driveway with parking for up to 5 vehicles, a rare find in the city. Public water and sewer. Just off New Scotland Ave, minutes to the medical and college corridor, shopping, dining, and major routes. Move in ready, schedule your showing today!
Helderberg, located between Washington Park and the Helderberg Escarpment, is a residential and academic Albany neighborhood with tree-lined side streets and a hillside setting. Around New Scotland Avenue near the Albany Medical Center campus, a steady stream of cafés, corner markets, and takeout counters sets the neighborhood’s daily rhythm. St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany Medical Center, and the Albany Institute of History & Art serve as recognizable anchors tied to workday foot traffic and cultural outings. Housing leans toward early-20th-century colonials and brick apartment buildings, with porches and compact yards. Sidewalks and small greenspaces shape a walkable feel, while the slope brings long views and a quieter cadence away from the main corridors.
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Market insights
3 Academy Rd · $409,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 11 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.0%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$409,900
Median sale price in this area is $384,206. (6% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the second floor
1 half bathroom on the first floor
Kitchen
Dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator
Flooring
Tile, vinyl
Heating & cooling
Baseboard, hot water, natural gas heating
Other cooling
Interior features
Full basement
Exterior features
Level, cleared lot
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Detached garage with 2 spaces
5 total parking spaces
Paved driveway
Construction
Vinyl siding
Block foundation
Shingle, asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 3 Academy Rd
$410,164
$264 over list price of $410K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $309K to $425K.