Whether you're an investor looking to expand your portfolio or an owner-occupant hoping to offset your mortgage, this freshly updated two-family checks all of the boxes. Each unit is vacant and offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, hardwood floors, fresh paint, updated fixtures and new appliances. Located in the heart of the city close to bus lines, schools, shopping, grocery stores and the casino- a prime rental location with strong appeal. A large yard offers added outdoor space for tenants or owners alike.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
3,920 sq ftLot Size
$132Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Jessica Dufek• Dufek Real Estate Group, LLC
Eastern Avenue, located between Downtown Schenectady and the Niskayuna line, is a residential and commercial Schenectady neighborhood with a walkable main corridor and a patchwork of side-street blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Eastern Avenue near the Brandywine Avenue junction, where small storefronts, takeout counters, and service shops line the traffic. Housing reads as early- to mid-century, with compact lots and a steady rhythm of porches, driveways, and mature trees. The corridor links daily errands to nearby green space and the Mohawk River edge. Community pillars include Proctors Theatre, miSci (Museum of Innovation and Science), and the Schenectady Greenmarket downtown.
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Offer insights
103 Porter St · $234,000
$241K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $241K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
10 days
The average home goes pending in 12 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.3%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Hardwood and laminate flooring
Full basement
Bedrooms
Unit 1: 2 bedrooms
Unit 2: 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms total (one full bath on the 1st level, one full bath on the 2nd level)
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas
Exterior features
Asphalt roof
Aluminum siding
Small lot (approximately 0.09 acres)
Home design
Duplex
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Block foundation
Aluminum siding construction
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
Financial info
Two-unit property
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This two-family home in Schenectady offers great potential for investors or homeowners looking for a project, being sold as-is. Featuring two separate units, each with its own kitchen, living room, dining room and bedrooms, this property is perfect for rental income or multi-generational living. While it requires updating and repairs, this is a fantastic opportunity to invest in a property with great potential.
Global MLS #202510025
Feb 12, 2025
Listing Removed
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Jan 1, 2025
Listed
$153,700
$87/sq ft
Global MLS #201024824
Jul 13, 2012
Sold
$35,000
$20/sq ft
May 25, 2012
Listing Removed
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Jul 16, 2010
Listed
$44,900
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,291
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2025
$4,291 (+8.5%)
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2024
$3,953 (+4.3%)
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2023
$3,789 (+6.8%)
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2022
$3,548 (+2.7%)
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2021
$3,456 (+151.7%)
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2020
$1,373 (−58.4%)
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2019
$3,298
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2018
$3,296 (−2.2%)
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2017
$3,371 (−0.7%)
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2016
$3,396 (−2.0%)
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2015
$3,465
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
2014
$3,467
$12,700 + $52,300
$65,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
29 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
3,828 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,768
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,768
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Schenectady County
APN
421500A03908200010510000000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-2
Two-Family Residential District
The Two-Family Residential R-2 District is intended to conserve and maintain the areas of the City which have been developed primarily with two-family dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Park & open space
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 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% 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
Schenectady, NY • 12308
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
4.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 103 Porter St
$234,983
$983 over list price of $234K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $185K to $254K.