504 Kelly Cir · Altamont, NY 12009

$329,900

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,509 sqft · Townhouse public records · 56 Days on market

Built 2009 1,306 sqft lot $219/sqft · 8% below area Est $360k · 8% under $365/mo HOA · 18% of rent

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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).

• ARV discount +11.3/15.0
• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• Schools +5.7/10.0
• Cash flow +3.8/30.0
• Livability +3.6/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +1.3/10.0
• DSCR +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Welcome to this charming second floor condo which had been modified to be handicapped accessible. Brandle Meadows is a highly sought after 55+ senior community. This condo features an open concept design with granite counters. There is plenty of cabinet space and additional cabinetry in the laundry room. It features a brand new handicapped shower which is 1 year old. Brandle Meadows offers a well appointed clubhouse with an exercise room, full kitchen and fireplace. The perfect spot for entertaining and enjoying all of the activities that occur throughout the year. There is a swimming pool, fire pit, garden area, nature trails and close proximity to the quaint village of Altamont. This condo also has a one car detached garage across from the condo. Only one dog under 30 pounds is allowed. Cats are ok.

Key facts

• Full kitchen
• Swimming pool
• Open concept design

Tags

• OPEN CONCEPT DESIGN
• GRANITE COUNTERS
• ADDITIONAL CABINETRY
• FULL KITCHEN
• FIREPLACE
• SWIMMING POOL

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath townhouse listed at $330k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-953 ($-11k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $162k (51.0% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $208k (37.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $162k (51.0% below list) — sets the bar for cash-flow.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 71/100 on livability (#387 in NY) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, employment A+, housing A+; Watch: cost of living D+, amenities F, commute F.
• Guilderland Central School District (suburban): math 61% / reading 68% proficiency, ranked #166 of 590 in NY (top 28%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease; only 10% free/reduced lunch — higher-income household profile.
• Zoned schools: Altamont Elementary School (math 62% / reading 57%, grade B-, #745 of 2,108 statewide, top 39%, 310 students, 25% FRL); Farnsworth Middle School (math 42% / reading 68%, grade B-, #212 of 729 statewide, top 29%, 1,151 students, 24% FRL); Guilderland High School (math 97% / reading 82%, grade A+, #265 of 1,100 statewide, top 26%, 1,462 students, 23% FRL).
• Market conditions: 48 active listings in the ZIP; 675 units permitted in Albany County in 2024 (451 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $35k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $33k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Albany County population projected at +9% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$57k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 56 days — a 3% lower offer ($320k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 17y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $220k; list at $330k implies a 50% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Recommended offer $161,625 (51.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 56 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 51% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
6. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.63% ✗
• Cap rate: 2.83%
• Cash-on-cash: -12.37%
• DSCR: 0.45
• GRM: 13.2

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $360,168
• List price: $329,900
• Delta: -8.40%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 4 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
608 Kelly Cir	0.03mi	2/2.0	1,509 (0%)	8mo	$328,000	$217	92
701 Heather Ln #701	0.12mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,664 (+10%)	8mo	$345,000	$207	65
805 Heather Ln	0.11mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,661 (+10%)	22mo	$345,000	$208	54
705 Heather Ln	0.12mi	3/2.0 (+1)	1,660 (+10%)	23mo	$355,000	$214	54

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

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 15.7%
• Equity multiple: 2.29×
• Total profit: $119,228
• Equity at exit: $297,200

10-year hold

• IRR: 15.2%
• Equity multiple: 5.32×
• Total profit: $399,264
• Equity at exit: $640,923

Cash invested: $92,372 (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 12009

• Home prices YoY: 7.0%
• Active inventory: 48
• Price-to-rent: 13.2×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $2,079 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,730
• Tax from tax record: −$363 /mo · $4,350/yr
• Insurance: −$137
• HOA: −$365
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$437
• Net cashflow: $-953

Break-even live

Break-even rent $3,285

Max offer price $161,625

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-766	-5% $-859	+0% $-953	+5% $-1,046	+10% $-1,139
Rent	-10% $-1,117	-5% $-1,035	+0% $-953	+5% $-870	+10% $-788
Rate	-1.0pp $-786	-0.5pp $-869	base $-953	+0.5pp $-1,038	+1.0pp $-1,125

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: $82,475
• Closing costs: $9,897
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $365 · $4,380/yr
• Likely covers: pool

Listing history 13 events

1. 2026-06-09
   status $329,900 Pending 56 DOM
2. 2026-06-08
   days on market $329,900 Active 56 DOM
3. 2026-06-07
   days on market $329,900 Active 55 DOM
4. 2026-06-05
   days on market $329,900 Active 52 DOM
5. 2026-06-03
   days on market $329,900 Active 51 DOM
6. 2026-06-02
   days on market $329,900 Active 50 DOM
7. 2026-06-01
   days on market $329,900 Active 49 DOM
8. 2026-05-31
   days on market $329,900 Active 48 DOM
9. 2026-05-31
   days on market $329,900 Active 47 DOM
10. 2026-04-12
    listed $329,900 Active 819-char remark

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    Welcome to this charming second floor condo which had been modified to be handicapped accessible. Brandle Meadows is a highly sought after 55+ senior community. This condo features an open concept design with granite counters. There is plenty of cabinet space and additional cabinetry in the laundry room. It features a brand new handicapped shower which is 1 year old. Brandle Meadows offers a well appointed clubhouse with an exercise room, full kitchen and fireplace. The perfect spot for entertaining and enjoying all of the activities that occur throughout the year. There is a swimming pool, fire pit, garden area, nature trails and close proximity to the quaint village of Altamont. This condo also has a one car detached garage across from the condo. Only one dog under 30 pounds is allowed. Cats are ok.

11. 2009-12-16
    soldstatus $219,900 301-char remark

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    NOW LIFE CAN REALLY BEGIN! LIVE THE EMPTY NESTER'S DREAM IN THIS MAINTENANCE FREE CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY DESIGNED AS THE IDEAL HOME FOR ACTIVE ADULTS AGED 55+. ENJOY PUTTING GREEN, POOL, NATURE TRAIL, CLUBHOUSE, GARDEN, LOW TAXES & AMAZING VIEWS! AVAILABLE 45 DAYS FROM CONTRACT. Superior Condition

12. 2009-11-04
    historical 301-char remark

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    NOW LIFE CAN REALLY BEGIN! LIVE THE EMPTY NESTER'S DREAM IN THIS MAINTENANCE FREE CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY DESIGNED AS THE IDEAL HOME FOR ACTIVE ADULTS AGED 55+. ENJOY PUTTING GREEN, POOL, NATURE TRAIL, CLUBHOUSE, GARDEN, LOW TAXES & AMAZING VIEWS! AVAILABLE 45 DAYS FROM CONTRACT. Superior Condition

13. 2009-09-17
    listed $219,900 301-char remark

    Show marketing remark (301 chars)

    NOW LIFE CAN REALLY BEGIN! LIVE THE EMPTY NESTER'S DREAM IN THIS MAINTENANCE FREE CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITY DESIGNED AS THE IDEAL HOME FOR ACTIVE ADULTS AGED 55+. ENJOY PUTTING GREEN, POOL, NATURE TRAIL, CLUBHOUSE, GARDEN, LOW TAXES & AMAZING VIEWS! AVAILABLE 45 DAYS FROM CONTRACT. Superior Condition

ⓘ 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: $4,350 · $363/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $4,963 · $414/mo
• Expected delta: +$612/yr (+$51/mo · 14.1%)

ⓘ 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 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 4/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥95°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: $24,949
• − Mortgage interest: −$18,480
• − Property taxes: −$4,350
• − Insurance: −$1,650
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,996
• − Management: −$1,996
• − HOA: −$4,380
• − Depreciation: −$9,597
• Taxable loss: −$17,500
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$4,200
• After-tax cash flow: $-7,231/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: Guilderland Central School District
• NCES district ID: 3613080
• Math proficiency: 61% ▼ -8.00%
• Reading proficiency: 68% ▲ 5.00%
• Median HH income: $75,669
• Composite: 57.24/100
• National rank: #1093
• State rank: #166 of 590 in NY

Livability — Altamont

• Score: 71/100
• State rank: #387
• US rank: #6655

Category grades

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

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• City population: 8,068
• Population (ZIP): 8,068

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: Predominantly White (83%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 83% Asian 7% Two or more races 5% Hispanic / Latino 3% Black 3%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 8% Iranian 4% Lithuanian 4%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada, China, South Korea
• Languages at home: 92% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Asian/Pacific 2% Korean 1%

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: ▲ 18.85%
• Current HPI: 290.1144
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• 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

+50.0% since first listed

4 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-12 Listed $329,900 Global MLS
• 2009-12-16 Sold (MLS) $219,900 Global MLS
• 2009-11-04 Listing Removed — Global MLS
• 2009-09-17 Listed $219,900 Global MLS

Property tax history

+9.1%/yr

Latest (2025): $4,350 · +2.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.