Welcome to 8 Alta Rd in Albany, NY 12205 — ideally located in the highly desirable South Colonie School District! This classic 4-bedroom, 1-bath Cape Cod sits on a quiet residential street just off Central Avenue in Colonie, minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and major highways. Offering 1,458 sq ft on a 0.23-acre lot with a flat, usable backyard, this move-in ready home features a beautifully updated kitchen with brand-new appliances, new cabinets, and new countertops, plus fresh paint throughout. Enjoy a formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, deck, full basement with laundry , 1-car attached garage, central air, and gas heat. Schedule your showing today!
SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM CAPE FOR DINING ROOM WITH BUILT IN CORNER HUTCHES. SOUTH COLONIE SCHOOLS. ALL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS. ALUMINUM EXTERIOR. FURNACE 5 YEARS OLD.RANGE AND REFRIGERATOR INCLUDED. CENTRAL AIR 1 YEAR OLD.200AMP -- Very Good Condition
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,453
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2025
$4,453 (−2.4%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2024
$4,561 (+3.2%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2023
$4,421 (+1.8%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2022
$4,344 (+1.6%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2021
$4,276 (+1.1%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2020
$4,227 (+190.4%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2019
$1,456 (−66.8%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2018
$4,383 (+68.7%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2017
$2,599 (−35.5%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2016
$4,030 (−24.0%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2015
$5,306 (+29.5%)
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
2014
$4,096
$24,500 + $73,300
$97,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,458
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,458
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Albany County
APN
012689A01701700010080000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
SFR
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single Family Residential District (SFR) is to provide areas primarily for single-family residential development in the form of detached dwellings. The purpose is to create neighborhoods where people live and conduct their domestic activities. The Single Family Residential District is characterized by traditional suburban residential development.
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 96° expected this year, 17 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
Albany, NY • 12205
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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49
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Albany. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 8 Alta Rd
$300,086
$1,086 over list price of $299K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $209K to $420K.