$452,000
SOLD AUG 2, 2024

161 Excelsior Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,304 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$347 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Private Lot
  • Caroline Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of August 2024

This open concept ranch style home offers the perfect blend of comfort & accessibility. Located on the Saratoga Greenbelt Trail & minutes to the heart of downtown Saratoga, this open concept home is near the city's vibrant scene, yet far enough to enjoy suburban living. Easily accessible to SPAC, Saratoga Racecourse, shops, restaurants & I-87. It features Central A/C, an updated kitchen with SS appliances, 3 beds, including a primary suite, & 2 full bathrooms. Full basement provides additional space for a family room, man cave and storage. Spacious, private back yard is ideal for entertaining, and boasts 2 decks to enjoy all day long. Additionally this home features a 2-car garage & an Arlo security system. Being sold as-is
Best & Final due Friday 7/12 at noon

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Peris

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties License #10401296072 Listed on: 07/07/2024

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Jesse Lena

Advantage Realty LLC License #49LE0852032

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,174

Year Built

  • Built in 1985 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned Single Residence

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,304 Sq Ft Home
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Views of Woods
  • No Access to Attic
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Saratoga Springs High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 24-Hour Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 20.002 / 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 411589 166.31-2-20.2

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,174

Year Built

Built in 1985 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: Single Residence
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Directions: Marion Ave to Excelsior or Rt 50 to Excelsior
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1304.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Financial Details General Taxes: 2155.7
  • General Taxes Description: With Exemptions
  • Financial Details School Taxes: 3018.86
  • School Taxes Description: Estimated
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size: .32 acres
  • New Construction: No
  • Parking Features Parking Total: 6.0
  • Full Bathroom Level: First
  • Sale Detail Buyer Zip Code: 12803
  • Sale Detail Seller Contribution: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Basement: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Fencing:Wood4: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Levels One: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Solid Surface Counters, Ceramic Tile Bath, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Living Area: 1304.0
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Bedroom Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 1: 1st
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 2: 1st
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Oven: Yes
  • Attic Features:No Attic Access: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceramic Tile Bath: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Modern Kitchen: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Solid Surface Counters: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Wood, Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Door Features:Sliding Doors: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Exterior Features:None37: Yes
  • Lot Features:Private: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Door Features:Storm Door(s)2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Storage, Paved, Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • Property Detail:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • Property Detail:Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Paved: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Other Structures:Garage(s): Yes
  • Parking Features:Storage: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Security System, 24 Hour Security
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Parcel Tax HOA:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Saratoga Springs

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level, Private
  • Parcel #: 411589 166.31-2-20.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5174.0
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Lot: 20.002
  • Tax Tract: 166.31

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Saratoga Springs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2025
Sold by
Lena Jesse
Bought by
Rehab-A-Home Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,750
Outstanding Balance
$405,063
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$85,410

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2024
Closed on
Jul 24, 2024
Sold by
Ray James Claude
Bought by
Lena Jesse
Seller's Agent
Kelly Peris
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jesse Lena
Advantage Realty LLC
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$452,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
6.35%
Views
41

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.79%
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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Administrators Deed $452,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $405,750 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Price Changed $3,500 +16.7% $2 / Sq Ft
01/26/2025 01/26/25 For Rent $3,000 0.0% --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Under Contract -- -- --
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Price Changed $3,000 -23.1% $2 / Sq Ft
10/14/2024 10/14/24 For Rent $3,900 0.0% --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 Sold $452,000 +6.4% $347 / Sq Ft
07/13/2024 07/13/24 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2024 07/07/24 For Sale $425,000 -- $326 / 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 $5,359 $178,200 $60,900 $117,300
2023 $5,014 $178,200 $60,900 $117,300
2022 $5,684 $178,200 $60,900 $117,300
2021 $5,613 $178,200 $60,900 $117,300
2020 $2,841 $178,200 $60,900 $117,300
2018 $2,055 $178,200 $60,900 $117,300
2017 $2,054 $178,200 $60,900 $117,300
2016 $4,167 $178,200 $60,900 $117,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Global MLS

MLS Number: 202420813

Global MLS

APN: 411589-166-031-0002-020-002-0000