456 Bradford St · Albany, NY 12206

$230,000

4 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,360 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 21 Days on market

Built 1920 2,178 sqft lot $169/sqft · 33% below area Est $341k · 33% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the B+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +29.1/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +8.3/10.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Rent growth +3.8/5.0
• Schools +3.2/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to 456 Bradford Street, a well maintained two family home offering a solid investment opportunity. Both units are currently tenant occupied, providing immediate rental income for the next owner. Each unit offers functional layouts and comfortable living space. The property features a fenced in private yard and is conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, and local amenities.

Key facts

• 2,178 sq ft lot
• Built 1920
• Listed 21 days

🏷️ Possibly a rental listed for sale. The $230,000 price doesn't fit this home's estimated sale value (~$340,790) and the remarks read like a rental — treat the cards below with caution.

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $230k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $793 ($10k/yr) — positive. Per door: $397/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $230k).
• Recommended offer: $227k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 10.4% vs local median 5.7% in Albany — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 79/100 on livability (#129 in NY, #2,083 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, housing A+; Watch: employment C-, crime F.
• Albany City School District (urban): math 37% / reading 40% proficiency, ranked #543 of 590 in NY (top 92%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases; 66% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.4%/yr); 89 active listings in the ZIP; 32 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 24d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 675 units permitted in Albany County in 2024 (451 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $3,064/mo this rent would consume 88% of the median local household income ($42k/yr) (locally 2035% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $7k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Albany County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 5.4% rent growth), your $64k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 21 days — a 2% lower offer ($227k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• Current owner paid $52k; list at $230k implies a 338% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1920 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $226,550 (1.5% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
2. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
3. Built in 1920 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
8. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.33% ✓
• Cap rate: 10.43%
• Cash-on-cash: 14.78%
• DSCR: 1.66
• GRM: 6.3

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $340,790
• List price: $230,000
• Delta: -32.51%
• Verdict: UNDERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 3 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
81 Lincoln Ave	0.28mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,274 (-6%)	14mo	$245,000	$192	60
555 2nd St	0.58mi	5/2.0 (+1)	1,402 (+3%)	17mo	$145,000	$103	49
178 Spring St	0.73mi	3/2.0 (-1)	1,524 (+12%)	9mo	$195,000	$128	34

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 5.37% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 8.0%
• Equity multiple: 1.32×
• Total profit: $20,811
• Equity at exit: $34,294

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.3%
• Equity multiple: 2.80×
• Total profit: $115,689
• Equity at exit: $19,886

Cash invested: $64,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State New York: 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 12206

• Home prices YoY: -9.9%
• Rents YoY: 5.4%
• Active inventory: 89
• Price-to-rent: 12.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $3,064 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,206
• Tax from tax record: −$325 /mo · $3,902/yr
• Insurance: −$96
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$643
• Net cashflow: $793

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,060

Max offer price $230,000

Occupancy floor 69%

2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 2× units	2	1	$3,064
Total (2 units)			$3,064

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $57,500
• Closing costs: $6,900
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 32 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
11 King Ave Unit 2 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,600	$1.45	14d	1	0.16mi
135 Winthrop Ave Albany, NY	3.0	2.0	1788	$3,500	$1.96	44d	1	0.48mi
260 Bradford St Unit 205 Albany, NY	3.0	2.0	912	$1,700	$1.86	23d	1	0.57mi
569 Washington Ave Unit 1st Floor Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1275	$2,000	$1.57	44d	1	0.59mi
273 Western Ave Unit 3 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,850	$1.68	23d	1	0.74mi
273 Western Ave Unit 2 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1000	$1,800	$1.80	23d	1	0.74mi
32 Richmond St Unit 2 Albany, NY	3.0	3.0	1248	$2,500	$2.00	14d	1	0.75mi
517 Hamilton St Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1020	$2,000	$1.96	23d	1	0.76mi
602 Morris St Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1270	$1,850	$1.46	14d	1	0.78mi
78 S Pine Ave Unit 2 Albany, NY	3.0	1.5	1541	$2,350	$1.52	14d	1	0.81mi
223 Western Ave #1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,750	$1.59	23d	1	0.82mi
489 Hamilton St Unit 1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1100	$1,800	$1.64	14d	1	0.83mi
58 Elberon Pl Apt 2 Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1250	$2,200	$1.76	44d	1	0.89mi
830 Madison Ave Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1180	$1,700	$1.44	23d	1	0.90mi
178 Western Ave Unit 3 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1500	$1,725	$1.15	14d	1	0.91mi
673 Myrtle Ave Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1076	$2,400	$2.23	21d	1	0.93mi
437 Hamilton St Unit 2 Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1200	$2,300	$1.92	14d	1	0.94mi
147 Western Ave Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1428	$1,800	$1.26	14d	1	0.95mi
433 Hamilton St Unit 1 Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1200	$2,300	$1.92	14d	1	0.96mi
32 Peyster St Unit 2nd Albany, NY	3.0	2.0	1500	$2,300	$1.53	44d	1	0.98mi
104 S Main Ave Unit 1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1300	$2,600	$2.00	44d	1	0.99mi
614 Park Ave Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1118	$2,500	$2.24	44d	1	1.08mi
830 Western Ave Albany, NY	4.0	2.5	1600	$2,700	$1.69	14d	1	1.18mi
38 W Erie St Albany, NY	4.0	2.0	1440	$2,800	$1.94	23d	1	1.23mi
546 Mercer St Unit 1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1400	$1,800	$1.29	23d	1	1.24mi
255 Patroon Creek Blvd Albany, NY	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1080	$2,559	$2.37	14d	22	1.25mi
21 Woodlawn Ave Unit 3rd floor Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1300	$1,500	$1.15	23d	1	1.31mi
21 Woodlawn Ave Unit 3RDFL Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1300	$1,500	$1.15	44d	1	1.31mi
52 Grove Ave Albany, NY	4.0	1.0	1200	$2,200	$1.83	21d	1	1.42mi
53 Greenway N Albany, NY	3.0	2.0	1500	$2,600	$1.73	23d	1	1.45mi
520 Madison Ave Unit 1 Albany, NY	3.0	1.0	1080	$1,700	$1.57	44d	1	1.47mi
282 Livingston Ave Albany, NY	3.0	1.5	1464	$2,400	$1.64	23d	1	1.47mi

Listing history 3 events

1. 2026-05-06
   status Pending 402-char remark

   Show marketing remark (402 chars)

   Welcome to 456 Bradford Street, a well maintained two family home offering a solid investment opportunity. Both units are currently tenant occupied, providing immediate rental income for the next owner. Each unit offers functional layouts and comfortable living space. The property features a fenced in private yard and is conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, and local amenities.

2. 2026-04-15
   listed $230,000 Active 402-char remark

   Show marketing remark (402 chars)

   Welcome to 456 Bradford Street, a well maintained two family home offering a solid investment opportunity. Both units are currently tenant occupied, providing immediate rental income for the next owner. Each unit offers functional layouts and comfortable living space. The property features a fenced in private yard and is conveniently located near shopping, public transportation, and local amenities.

3. 2005-01-11
   soldstatus $52,500

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast NY · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $3,902 · $325/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $3,902 · $325/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 16 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 3/10 Moderate 5% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $36,768
• − Mortgage interest: −$12,884
• − Property taxes: −$3,902
• − Insurance: −$1,150
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$2,941
• − Management: −$2,941
• − Depreciation: −$6,691
• Taxable income: $6,258
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$1,502
• After-tax cash flow: $8,019/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Albany City School District
• NCES district ID: 3602460
• Math proficiency: 37% ▲ 6.00%
• Reading proficiency: 40% ▲ 7.00%
• Median HH income: $40,568
• Composite: 32.34/100
• National rank: #5744
• State rank: #543 of 590 in NY

Livability — Albany

• Score: 79/100
• State rank: #129
• US rank: #2083

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute A+ Cost of living C+ Crime F Employment C- Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings D+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Albany, NY
• County: Albany County · 196,626 people
• City population: 116,921
• Metro: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
• Population (ZIP): 14,572
• Household income: $41,548
• Rent vs Own: 73.4% rent · 26.6% own
• Severe rent burden: 2035.0

Population outlook (Albany County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 320,794 people
• By 2030: 327,401 · +2.1%
• By 2040: 338,218 · +5.4%
• By 2050: 348,467 · +8.6%
• By 2075: 381,693 · +19.0%
• By 2100: 393,809 · +22.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.75)
• Race & ethnicity: Black 38% White 27% Hispanic / Latino 15% Two or more races 12% Asian 10%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Puerto Rican 10% Dominican 1%
• Common ancestry: Italian 2% Lithuanian 2% Romanian 1%
• Foreign-born: 22% · Canada, China
• Languages at home: 75% English-only · Spanish 10% Other Indo-European 5% Chinese 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Albany

• 2024 margin: Strong D (+25.8) · D 62.9% · R 37.1%
• 2008→2024 swing: -3.6pp toward R · 2008: 29.4pp · 2024: 25.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+25.8 2020: D+31.4 2016: D+24.3 2012: D+31.0 2008: D+29.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -30.24%
• Current HPI: 275.8109
• Rent YoY: ▲ 5.37%
• Metro: Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.60%
• F500 in state: 92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Price history

+338.1% since first listed

3 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-06 Pending — Global MLS
• 2026-04-15 Listed $230,000 Global MLS
• 2005-01-11 Sold (Public Records) $52,500 Public Records

Property tax history

+4.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $3,902 · -0.7% YoY. Source: county tax records.