$290,000
PENDING

1540 Baker Ave Schenectady, NY 12309

Estimated payment $2,142/month

Total Views 5,168
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,432 Sq Ft
$203 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Full Attic
  • Wood Frame Window

About This Home

Charming two-story cape cod located in picturesque Old Niskayuna known for its historic homes, tree-lined streets and small-town feel, yet walking distance to a variety of shopping and restaurants! This home boasts timeless style and unique characteristics; from the large spacious living room opening into the bright and airy sunroom, to the formal dining room with its built-in cabinetry and swinging door making it a wonderful home for entertaining. Upstairs leads to 3 very spacious bedrooms with plenty of windows and their own built-in drawers! The 2-car Garage with an upper level offers many opportunities and potential for the right buyer. Updated 1⁄2 bath first floor & front porch awning. Don't miss the opportunity to own this affordable home in Old Niskayuna!

Listing Agent

Denise Fitzgerald

Venture Fox Realty Group LLC License #10401231582 Listed on: 08/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,318

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,432 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Wood Frame Window
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Full Attic
  • Electric Oven
  • Washer and Dryer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Ceramic Tile in Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Hillside Elementary School
  • Niskayuna High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 50.000 / 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 422400 40.14-2-50

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,318

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Directions: Balltown Rd to Nott St to Baker Ave.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1432.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Financial Details General Taxes: 2798.44
  • General Taxes Description: Actual
  • Financial Details School Taxes: 4519.59
  • School Taxes Description: Actual
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • New Construction: No
  • Non Member Non Member Name: Christopher Marney
  • Parking Features Parking Total: 4.0
  • Full Bathroom Level: Second
  • Half Bathroom Level: First
  • Sale Detail Buyer Zip Code: 12205
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Block2: Yes
  • Fencing:Wood4: Yes
  • Levels Two: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Built-in Features, Ceramic Tile Bath
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Living Area: 1432.0
  • Bedroom Level: Second
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Window Features: Wood Frames
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 1: 2nd
  • Bathroom Levels Half Bathroom 1: 1st
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Working Only Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceramic Tile Bath: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Country Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Attic Features:Full2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Drive-Paved
  • Roof: Slate
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Wood, Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Drive-Paved: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Door Features:French Doors: Yes
  • Window Features:Wood Frames: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Paved
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Property Detail:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Property Detail:Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Paved: Yes
  • Other Structures:Garage(s): Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Parcel Tax HOA:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Niskayuna

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Parcel #: 422400 40.14-2-50
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7318.03
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Lot: 50.000
  • Tax Tract: 40.14

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hillside
  • HighSchool: Niskayuna

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $9,596 $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
2023 $9,596 $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
2022 $9,381 $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
2021 $8,299 $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
2020 $7,361 $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
2019 $4,121 $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
2018 $7,297 $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
2017 $7,134 $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
2016 $7,243 $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
2015 -- $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
2014 -- $211,000 $40,600 $170,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2025 08/30/25 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2025 08/20/25 Off Market $290,000 -- --
08/11/2025 08/11/25 For Sale $290,000 -- $203 / Sq Ft
Source: Global MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $200,000 Downy Tischler
Deed $139,000 Anthony R Ianiello
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $140,000 New Conventional
Closed $160,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Global MLS

MLS Number: 202523632

Global MLS

APN: 040-014-0002-050-000-0000