$305,000
SOLD OCT 9, 2025

1540 Baker Ave Schenectady, NY 12309

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,432 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$213 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Fitzgerald

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

Last Buyer's Agent

non-member non member

NON MLS OFFICE

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 Seller Contribution: No
  • 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
  • Directions Remarks: Agent to Agent Remarks: Open Sunday 8/17 2-4 pm Please shut off lights, lock all doors, remove wet shoes. Home sold ''as-is'' Wood siding freshly repainted 4 years ago.
  • Directions Remarks: Public Remarks: 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 ½ bath first floor & front porch awning. Don't miss the opportunity to own this affordable home in Old Niskayuna!
  • 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

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Hillside
  • HighSchool: Niskayuna

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2025
Closed on
Oct 9, 2025
Sold by
Courtney Kathleen
Bought by
Regina Megan G and Regina Michael R
Seller's Agent
Denise Fitzgerald
Venture Fox Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
non-member non member
NON MLS OFFICE
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
5.17%
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.90%
Original Mortgage
$289,750
Outstanding Balance
$289,750
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,963

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2005
Sold by
Alvarez Juan Carlos
Bought by
Courtney Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Khosropour Roset
Bought by
Alvarez Juan Carlos and Lagueux Alvarez
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $305,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Deed $200,000 Downy Tischler
Deed $139,000 Anthony R Ianiello
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $289,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $160,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/09/2025 10/09/25 Sold $305,000 +5.2% $213 / Sq Ft
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

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 $9,481 $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

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Map

Source: Global MLS

MLS Number: 202523632

Global MLS

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