NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1039 Merlin Dr Schenectady, NY 12309

Estimated Value: $384,650 - $441,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,980 Sq Ft
$209/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 20, 2021

Last sale price $295,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,724/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Birchwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2021

WELCOME HOME to this ready-to-make-your-own home! This house was meticulously maintained and cared for and ready for your updates or move in. Bedroom on the 1st floor and full bath, gleaming hardwoods in dining room and family room. 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs (seller believes there are hardwoods under carpeting). Screened in back porch area ready for quiet days/evenings or for entertaining. Spacious back yard. Finished basement. Very Good Condition

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teresa Gitto

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Listed on: 05/24/2021

Co-Listed By

Leah Witko

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Gia Smith

Monticello

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,800

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Cedar Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Finished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 28 / 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 422400 61.7-2-28

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,800

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Directions: Troy Schenectady Rd (Rt 7) to Merlin, house is on left
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1980.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size: 16,117
  • New Construction: No
  • Parking Features Parking Total: 4.0
  • Full Bathroom Level: Second
  • Sale Detail Seller Contribution: Yes
  • Co List Office Mls Id: o307A
  • Co List Office Phone: 518-439-9600
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement: Finished
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 990.0
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas
  • Living Area: 1980.0
  • Bedroom Level: Second
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Cedar
  • Waterfront: No
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Cedar: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Private: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cleared: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Attached
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Property Detail:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Parcel Tax HOA:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Niskayuna

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Private, Wooded, Cleared, Landscaped
  • Parcel #: 422400 61.7-2-28
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7800.0
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • Tax Tract: 61.7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2021
Closed on
Aug 20, 2021
Sold by
Tentor Lawrence B and Tentor Kathleen S
Bought by
Jones Kevin and Burgess Jones Dominique
Seller's Agent
Teresa Gitto
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Buyer's Agent
Gia Smith
Monticello
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$295,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.53%
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$413,163

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,163
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.60%
Original Mortgage
$291,000
Outstanding Balance
$267,086
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$136,933

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2002
Sold by
Tentor Richard
Bought by
Tentor Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1996
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jones Kevin $300,000 Stewart Title Insurance Co
Jones Kevin $300,000 None Listed On Document
Tentor Richard -- --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Kevin $50,000
Open Jones Kevin $291,000
Open Jones Kevin $9,012,051
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2021 08/20/21 Sold $295,000 -4.5% $149 / Sq Ft
06/08/2021 06/08/21 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2021 05/24/21 For Sale $309,000 -- $156 / Sq Ft
Source: Global MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $12,455 $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
2023 $12,455 $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
2022 $12,113 $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
2021 $10,056 $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
2020 $8,575 $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
2019 $5,449 $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
2018 $13,086 $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
2017 $7,771 $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
2016 $7,851 $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
2015 -- $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
2014 -- $285,000 $44,300 $240,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Global MLS

MLS Number: 202119173

Global MLS

APN: 061-007-0002-028-000-0000