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$275,000

Est. $2,085/mo —

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2,448

sq ft

159 Front St, Schenectady, NY 12305

About this home

An excellent opportunity for owner-occupants and investors alike in Schenectady's historic Stockade neighborhood! This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom two-family property offers the flexibility to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other. The first-floor apartment features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath and is currently occupied with a lease in place through September 30, 2027. The second-floor apartment offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath and is vacant, providing an immediate opportunity for an owner-occupant or the flexibility to secure a new tenant at market rent. Enjoy a convenient, walkable location just 4 minutes from the popular Arthur's Market, 5 minutes from the nearest bus stop, and within walking distance of local restaurants, shops, and neighborhood amenities. Whether you're looking to offset your mortgage with rental income or expand your investment portfolio, this property offers plenty of possibilities!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1901Year Built

10,454 sq ftLot Size

$112Price/Sq.Ft.

Listing by Samantha Curry • New Scotland Realty

•603-209-1976 (agent)

•Samantha@newscotlanddev.com (agent)

Listing updated: Nov 2, 2026 at 09:23pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:Global MLS #202629363

Listing provided courtesy of Global Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

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$2,085 per month

Principal and interest$1,501

Property taxes

$541

HOA dues

Home insurance

$44

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Yates Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

Oneida Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

2/10

Schenectady High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

3/10

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About

Stockade

Stockade, located between the Mohawk River and downtown Schenectady, is a historic and walkable Schenectady neighborhood with cobblestone-era streets and riverside green space. The mood concentrates around the Stockade Inn and the nearby stretch of Front Street, where porch-lit rowhouses meet small galleries and neighborhood gathering spots. Brick and clapboard homes from the 18th and 19th centuries set a measured streetscape, with pocket parks and stoops that keep the blocks social. The Stockade Historic District reads like an outdoor architecture archive, from Dutch Colonial forms to Federal details. Riverside paths and nearby museums add a cultural rhythm without leaving the grid. Cafés and local dining along State Street and in adjacent downtown round out daily routines.

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Offer insights

159 Front St · $275,000

Strong offer

$284K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $284K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Full basement

Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
3 bedrooms on the first floor
2 bedrooms on the second floor

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms total
1 full bathroom on the first floor
1 full bathroom on the second floor

Flooring
Vinyl, tile, and hardwood flooring

Heating & cooling
Radiant heat
Natural gas heating

Sale and tax history for 159 Front St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Global MLS #202629363

Nov 1, 2026

Listed

$275,000

$112/sq ft

Public Records

May 28, 2025

Sold

$157,500

$64/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 4, 2010

Sold

$90,000

$37/sq ft

Global MLS #29118734

Nov 30, 2009

Sold

$89,700

$37/sq ft

Oct 8, 2009

Listing Removed

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Sep 28, 2009

Listed

$94,000

$38/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,966 (+0.2%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2025

$6,954 (+2.2%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2024

$6,801 (+3.4%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2023

$6,576 (+2.2%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2022

$6,436 (−0.1%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2021

$6,443 (+82.7%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2020

$3,527 (−44.0%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2019

$6,295 (−0.8%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2018

$6,344 (−0.3%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2017

$6,365 (−2.2%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2016

$6,509 (+9.7%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2015

$5,933 (+0.1%)

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

2014

$5,926

$18,300 + $103,500

$121,800

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

30 ft.

Lot depth

344 ft.

Lot size

10,326 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,448

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,448

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Schenectady County

APN

421500A03905500020340000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026.

RH-2

Stockade Historic Residential District

The Stockade Historic Residential RH-2 District is intended to promote, maintain and enhance the historic Stockade neighborhood where specialized standards and requirements are necessary to protect the areas distinctive residential quality and the architectural or historical significance of structures therein.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
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 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

3/10 Wind Factor

5% 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 • 12305

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Sep

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Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

80/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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4.1 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 159 Front St

$275,315

$315 over list price of $275K

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