Duplex
512 1st St · Albany, NY
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $691 – $1,283
Heat risk 4/10 · Minor
- Hot days now (above 97°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 17 days/yr
Wind risk 3/10 · Minor
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 6.0%
Air-quality risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 0 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 0 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
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 +30.0/30.0
- ARV discount +12.7/15.0
- 1% rule +10.0/10.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- Schools +4.5/10.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Rent growth +3.8/5.0
- Condition / age +3.8/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$179,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed
Listing remarks
Tremendous opportunity to own a tastefully renovated 2 Unit home with huge income potential for under $200k. Super low taxes! Convenient Albany location near shopping, dining, bus line and minutes to I-90. Vacant and ready for tenants of your own or live in one unit and rent the other for additional income. Each flat offers thoughtful, generous layouts. New deck in rear and shared backyard.
Key facts
- New deck
- Shared backyard
- 2,613 sq ft lot
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2 × 2-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $179k. Condition is rated good.
- This rent per unit runs 43% of the median local income ($42k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $1k ($14k/yr) — positive. Per door: $583/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($3k rent vs $179k).
- Recommended offer: $168k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 14.1% vs local median 5.9% 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.
- Zoned schools: Albany High School (math 74% / reading 67%, grade B+, #710 of 1,100 statewide, top 65%, 2,676 students, 69% FRL) — zoned schools at 69% FRL track the district average.
- Zoned-school proficiency averages 70% at this address vs 38% district-wide (+32 pts) — the actual schools serving this property are materially stronger than the Albany City School District average implies; a family-tenant draw the district grade alone would hide.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+5.4%/yr); 146 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals lingering (median 63d on market — plan ~5-8 weeks vacancy on turnover, expect pricing pressure); 50% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 675 units permitted in Albany County in 2024 (451 in 5+ unit buildings).
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k 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 $50k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 86 days — a 6% lower offer ($168k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- Current owner paid $24k; list at $179k implies a 646% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1900 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 86 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
- What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
- Built in 1900 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 1.65% ✓
- Cap rate
- 14.12%
- Cash-on-cash
- 27.94%
- DSCR
- 2.24
- GRM
- 5.0
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $202,161
- List price
- $179,000
- Delta
- -11.46%
- Verdict
- UNDERPRICED
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 649 Clinton Ave | 0.04mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,312 (+20%) | 1mo | $75,000 | $57 | 67 |
| 450 Hudson Ave | 0.60mi | 4/1.5 | 1,200 (+10%) | 3mo | $80,000 | $67 | 51 |
| 148 S Allen St | 1.35mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,140 (+4%) | 3mo | $310,000 | $272 | 50 |
| 39 Garfield Pl | 0.78mi | 4/1.0 | 1,206 (+10%) | 3mo | $53,000 | $44 | 41 |
| 6 Silverberry Pl | 0.88mi | 3/1.5 (-1) | 987 (-10%) | 2mo | $351,000 | $356 | 40 |
| 28 Grant Ave | 0.86mi | 4/2.0 | 1,300 (+19%) | 1mo | $225,000 | $173 | 39 |
| 456 Bradford St | 0.75mi | 4/2.0 | 1,360 (+24%) | 2mo | $232,000 | $171 | 38 |
| 349 Manning Blvd | 0.76mi | 4/1.5 | 1,364 (+25%) | 0mo | $270,000 | $198 | 38 |
| 52 Hawthorne Ave | 1.44mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,248 (+14%) | 3mo | $360,000 | $288 | 33 |
| 138 Jefferson St | 1.26mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,364 (+25%) | 3mo | $237,500 | $174 | 33 |
| 62 Glenwood St | 1.21mi | 3/1.5 (-1) | 1,270 (+16%) | 0mo | $290,000 | $228 | 33 |
| 115 Grove Ave | 1.49mi | 3/1.5 (-1) | 1,356 (+24%) | 3mo | $320,000 | $236 | 30 |
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
- IRR
- 24.7%
- Equity multiple
- 2.05×
- Total profit
- $52,554
- Equity at exit
- $26,689
- IRR
- 33.9%
- Equity multiple
- 4.44×
- Total profit
- $172,635
- Equity at exit
- $15,477
Cash invested: $50,120 (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
Active competition Active MLS
- For sale now
- 2 active · 3 under contract
- Months of supply
- 12.0 mo (8%/mo absorbed)
- Median asking
- $234,950 ($188/sqft)
- Median days on market
- 33 d
- This list price
- lowest-priced of the active set
- ARV vs active asking
- -1.5% vs current asking $/sqft
Closed sales set the value; these active listings set current market conditions and a practical price ceiling.
ZIP-level market 12206
- Home prices YoY
- -9.9%
- Rents YoY
- 5.4%
- Active inventory
- 146
- Price-to-rent
- 10.1×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,962 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$939
- Tax from tax record
- −$160 /mo · $1,917/yr
- Insurance
- −$75
- HOA
- −$0
- Lot rent
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$622
- Net cashflow
- $1,167
2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× units | 2 | 1 | $2,962 |
| #1 | 2 | 1 | $1,481 |
| #2 | 2 | 1 | $1,481 |
| Total (2 units) | $2,962 | ||
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $1,268 | -5% $1,218 | +0% $1,167 | +5% $1,116 | +10% $1,066 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $933 | -5% $1,050 | +0% $1,167 | +5% $1,284 | +10% $1,401 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $1,257 | -0.5pp $1,212 | base $1,167 | +0.5pp $1,121 | +1.0pp $1,073 |
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
- $44,750
- Closing costs
- $5,370
- Club membership (one-time)
- —
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
- —
Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Cash invested
- —
- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
- —
Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 40 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 474 3rd St Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,550 | $1.55 | 6d | 1 | 0.09mi |
| 88 Ontario St Unit 1 Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,350 | — | 119d | 1 | 0.12mi |
| 59 Ontario St Unit 1ST Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | 675 | $950 | $1.41 | 62d | 1 | 0.16mi |
| 530 3rd St Apt 2 Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 900 | $1,400 | $1.56 | 139d | 1 | 0.22mi |
| 543 Clinton Ave Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | 569 | $1,200 | $2.11 | 5d | 1 | 0.24mi |
| 600 Livingston Ave Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,350 | $1.35 | 62d | 1 | 0.24mi |
| 541 Clinton Ave Unit 2 Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,200 | — | 119d | 1 | 0.24mi |
| 469 Livingston Ave Albany, NY | 1.0–3.0 | 1.0 | 685 | $1,452 | $2.12 | 6d | 3 | 0.24mi |
| 525 Clinton Ave Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | 468 | $1,131 | $2.42 | 139d | 1 | 0.27mi |
| 400 Central Ave Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 675 | $1,591 | $2.36 | 139d | 11 | 0.27mi |
| 260 Bradford St Unit 205 Albany, NY | 3.0 | 2.0 | 912 | $1,700 | $1.86 | 119d | 1 | 0.29mi |
| 260 Bradford St Unit 105 Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 745 | $1,500 | $2.01 | 119d | 1 | 0.29mi |
| 260 Bradford St Unit 104 Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | 341 | $1,000 | $2.93 | 119d | 1 | 0.29mi |
| 260 Bradford St Unit 102 Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | 571 | $1,300 | $2.28 | 119d | 1 | 0.29mi |
| 248 Sherman St Unit 3A Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.5 | — | $1,500 | — | 139d | 1 | 0.29mi |
| 356 2nd St Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1350 | $1,350 | $1.00 | 6d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 263 Central Ave Unit 2A (2-1) Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,131 | — | 139d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 263 Central Ave Apt 2B Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,150 | — | 5d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 263 Central Ave Unit 3A (3-1) Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,100 | — | 139d | 1 | 0.31mi |
| 23 Benson St Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 720 | $1,350 | $1.88 | 62d | 1 | 0.32mi |
| 335 3rd St Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1029 | $1,600 | $1.55 | 6d | 1 | 0.35mi |
| 469 Clinton Ave Apt 2 Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 840 | $1,250 | $1.49 | 6d | 1 | 0.39mi |
| 498 Washington Ave Fl 1 Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,295 | — | 119d | 1 | 0.39mi |
| 484 Washington Ave Unit 2 Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,100 | — | 139d | 1 | 0.39mi |
| 460 Washington Ave Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 950 | $1,650 | $1.74 | 119d | 1 | 0.41mi |
| 316 2nd St Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 850 | $1,700 | $2.00 | 139d | 1 | 0.41mi |
| 132 Spring St Unit 1 Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,175 | — | 6d | 1 | 0.42mi |
| 154 Spring St Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 944 | $1,650 | $1.75 | 6d | 1 | 0.42mi |
| 154 Spring St Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2500 | $1,695 | $0.68 | 139d | 1 | 0.42mi |
| 188 Spring St Unit 2 Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $1,475 | $1.23 | 139d | 1 | 0.43mi |
| 190 Spring St Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,350 | — | 139d | 1 | 0.43mi |
| 711 State St Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,800 | — | 139d | 1 | 0.45mi |
| 418 Sheridan Ave Albany, NY | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1200 | $1,100 | $0.92 | 62d | 1 | 0.45mi |
| 27 N Lake Ave Unit 2 Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,595 | — | 6d | 1 | 0.45mi |
| 526 Central Ave Albany, NY | 1.0–2.0 | 1.0 | 957 | $1,435 | $1.50 | 62d | 1 | 0.46mi |
| 684 State St #2 Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | — | $1,500 | — | 6d | 1 | 0.46mi |
| 690 State St Unit 1 Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1100 | $1,500 | $1.36 | 62d | 1 | 0.46mi |
| 4143 N Manning Blvd Albany, NY | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1200 | $1,500 | $1.25 | 6d | 1 | 0.47mi |
| 423 Clinton Ave Albany, NY | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $1,500 | $1.88 | 62d | 1 | 0.48mi |
| 416 Clinton Ave Unit A Albany, NY | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | $950 | — | 139d | 1 | 0.49mi |
Property features AI
Finance
- Financial info
- Property has 2 total residential units
Exterior
- Utilities
- Public waterPublic sewer
- Home design
- DuplexLiving area approximately 1,447
- Construction
- Vinyl siding
- Exterior features
- Other exterior features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- Unit 1: 3 bedrooms (some on 1st level)Unit 2: 2 bedrooms
- Flooring
- Vinyl
- Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms totalFull bath on 1st levelFull bath on 2nd level
- Heating & cooling
- Baseboard heatingHot water heatingNatural gas heat
- Interior features
- Vinyl flooringUnfinished basement
- Laundry & utility
- Dedicated laundry room
Listing history 50 events
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2026-08-31days on market $179,000 Active 86 DOM
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2026-08-30days on market $179,000 Active 85 DOM
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2026-08-29days on market $179,000 Active 84 DOM
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2026-08-28price $179,000 Active 83 DOM
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2026-08-28days on market $194,800 Active 83 DOM
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2026-08-27days on market $194,800 Active 82 DOM
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2026-08-26days on market $194,800 Active 81 DOM
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2026-08-25days on market $194,800 Active 80 DOM
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2026-08-24days on market $194,800 Active 79 DOM
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2026-08-23days on market $194,800 Active 78 DOM
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2026-08-22days on market $194,800 Active 77 DOM
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2026-08-21days on market $194,800 Active 76 DOM
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2026-08-20days on market $194,800 Active 75 DOM
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2026-08-19days on market $194,800 Active 74 DOM
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2026-08-18days on market $194,800 Active 73 DOM
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2026-08-17days on market $194,800 Active 72 DOM
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2026-08-16days on market $194,800 Active 71 DOM
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2026-08-15days on market $194,800 Active 70 DOM
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2026-08-15days on market $194,800 Active 69 DOM
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2026-08-13days on market $194,800 Active 68 DOM
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2026-08-12days on market $194,800 Active 67 DOM
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2026-08-11days on market $194,800 Active 66 DOM
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2026-08-10days on market $194,800 Active 65 DOM
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2026-08-09days on market $194,800 Active 64 DOM
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2026-08-08days on market $194,800 Active 63 DOM
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2026-08-07days on market $194,800 Active 62 DOM
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2026-08-06days on market $194,800 Active 61 DOM
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2026-08-05days on market $194,800 Active 60 DOM
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2026-08-04status $194,800 Active 59 DOM
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2026-07-16status $194,800 Pending 59 DOM
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2026-07-14days on market $194,800 Active 59 DOM
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2026-07-14days on market $194,800 Active 58 DOM
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2026-07-12days on market $194,800 Active 57 DOM
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2026-07-11days on market $194,800 Active 56 DOM
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2026-07-10days on market $194,800 Active 55 DOM
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2026-07-09days on market $194,800 Active 54 DOM
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2026-07-08price $194,800 Active 52 DOM
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2026-07-07days on market $199,800 Active 52 DOM
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2026-07-06days on market $199,800 Active 51 DOM
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2026-07-05days on market $199,800 Active 50 DOM
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2026-07-04days on market $199,800 Active 49 DOM
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2026-07-03days on market $199,800 Active 48 DOM
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2026-07-02days on market $199,800 Active 47 DOM
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2026-07-01days on market $199,800 Active 46 DOM
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2026-06-30days on market $199,800 Active 45 DOM
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2026-06-29days on market $199,800 Active 44 DOM
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2026-06-28days on market $199,800 Active 43 DOM
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2026-06-28days on market $199,800 Active 42 DOM
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2026-06-27days on market $199,800 Active 41 DOM
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2026-06-25days on market $199,800 Active 39 DOM
ⓘ 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
- $1,917 · $160/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $2,471 · $206/mo
- Expected delta
- +$554/yr (+$46/mo · 28.9%)
ⓘ 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 · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 3/10 Moderate 6% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $35,544
- − Mortgage interest
- −$10,027
- − Property taxes
- −$1,917
- − Insurance
- −$895
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,844
- − Management
- −$2,844
- − Depreciation
- −$5,207
- Taxable income
- $11,811
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$2,835
- After-tax cash flow
- $11,169/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.
Condition & rehab AI · 10 photos
This property is a well-maintained 2-unit home with good condition and potential for rental income. It has a good exterior and interior condition, with minor landscaping and HVAC maintenance needed.
Deferred maintenance Est. $60,000–$180,000 screening
- Major Roof (roof|hvac|water heater|windows|electrical|plumbing|exterior|other) — rooftop appears damaged and overgrown with vegetation
- Major Windows (roof|hvac|water heater|windows|electrical|plumbing|exterior|other) — windows appear old and possibly not sealed properly
- Major Electrical (roof|hvac|water heater|windows|electrical|plumbing|exterior|other) — electrical panel appears old and possibly not up to code
- Major Plumbing (roof|hvac|water heater|windows|electrical|plumbing|exterior|other) — plumbing fixtures appear old and possibly not up to code
- Major Exterior (roof|hvac|water heater|windows|electrical|plumbing|exterior|other) — exterior siding appears damaged and possibly not up to code
- Major Other (roof|hvac|water heater|windows|electrical|plumbing|exterior|other) — other components appear old and possibly not up to code
Repairs flagged
- Minor Landscaping — The vegetation in the backyard appears to be overgrown, which could be a minor issue that could be addressed with some trimming and maintenance.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Landscaping — A well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing landscape can enhance the curb appeal and overall value of the property, making it more attractive to potential buyers or renters. ↑
- Both HVAC maintenance — Regular HVAC maintenance can improve the efficiency and lifespan of the system, leading to lower energy bills and a more comfortable living environment. ↑
ⓘ Rehab cost is a screening estimate — Cosmetic scope × the home's square footage at US $/sqft rules of thumb (the same model as the Flip Finder). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting.
Zoned Schools
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
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany County · 320,794 people
- City population
- 116,921
- Metro
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
- Population (ZIP)
- 14,572
- Household income
- $41,548
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 5% of renters
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
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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 |
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| Consumer Goods | 9 | $162B |
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| Insurance | 4 | $225B |
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| Telecommunications | 2 | $144B |
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| Pharmaceuticals | 2 | $112B |
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| Media / Entertainment | 2 | $69B |
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Price history
+711.7% since first listed4 events — show timeline
- 2026-07-15 Pending — Global MLS
- 2026-07-08 Price Changed $194,800 Global MLS
- 2026-05-16 Listed $199,800 Global MLS
- 2020-07-22 Sold (Public Records) $24,000 Public Records
Property tax history
-1.5%/yrLatest (2025): $1,917 · -11.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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