1171 Ruffner Rd Schenectady, NY 12309
Niskayuna AreaEstimated payment $2,518/month
Highlights
- Ranch Style House
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Rosendale School Rated A
- No HOA
- Rear Porch
About This Home
Nestled in one of Niskayuna's most desirable neighborhoods, 1171 Ruffner Road presents a rare opportunity for buyers with vision. This home is in need of significant updating and renovation, but its solid construction, great layout, and exceptional location make it well worth the investment. Whether you're looking to restore its original charm or create your dream home from the ground up, the possibilities here are truly endless. The true showpiece of this property lies just beyond the back door. Lovingly cultivated over the past 30+ years, the backyard is a breathtaking botanical retreat that reflects decades of passion and dedication. Mature flowering gardens, fruit-bearing trees, and thoughtfully placed plantings create a peaceful, ever-changing landscape that simply cannot be replicated overnight. Every season brings new colors, blooms, and harvests, making this an extraordinary setting for gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a private outdoor sanctuary. Properties offering this combination of incredible potential, a premier Niskayuna location, and such a remarkable landscape are few and far between. Bring your contractor, your imagination, and your vision--this is your chance to transform a home with amazing bones into something truly spectacular while preserving one of the area's most cherished gardens.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,703
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 30,492 Sq Ft Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Fixer Upper
- Wood Siding
- Cedar Siding
- Asphalt
Interior Spaces
- 1,798 Sq Ft Home
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Built-In Electric Oven
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Basement
- Heated Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Screened Patio
- Rear Porch
Schools
- Rosendale Elementary School
- Niskayuna High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 81.000 / 2
- Assessor Parcel Number 422400 50.11-2-81
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,576 | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2024 | $11,576 | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2023 | $117 | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2022 | $11,435 | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2021 | $9,702 | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2020 | $14,367 | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2019 | $4,980 | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2018 | $14,375 | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2017 | $8,703 | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2016 | $14,049 | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $255,000 | $53,900 | $201,100 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 08/03/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/16/2026 07/16/26 | For Sale | $325,000 | -- | $181 / Sq Ft |
Source: Global MLS
MLS Number: 202621940
APN: 050-011-0002-081-000-0000
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