$600,000
$30K PRICE DROP

218 Lancaster St Albany, NY 12210

Estimated payment $4,089/month

Total Views 11,470
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,904 Sq Ft
$207 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • City View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Secluded Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 3-minute walk to Washington Park

About This Home

This stunning renovated 1889 townhouse brownstone nestled in Albany's vibrant + historical Washington Park|Center Square neighborhood is meticulously maintained w 5BRs, 3BAs + a garden apt w priv entrance generating income as a short-term rental. Original charm blends seamlessly w contemporary design! Updates: Main kitchen w NEW cabinetry, stone countertops, stylish lighting, high-end appliances; great for entertaining + don't miss the refinished HW floors, STUNNING bathrooms (1 w doorless walk-in dual rain shower), all w custom touches. NEW HW heater, NEW rear-facing windows, renovated third floor w laundry + so much more. Rare find in the Heart of Albany, 3 doors from the park, moments from the Capitol, NYS museum, dining, AMC, School of Pharma, Alb Law + so much more. See Virtual Tour

Listing Agent

Samantha Parker

KW Platform License #10401285810 Listed on: 06/25/2025

KW Platform

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,645

Year Built

  • Built in 1889 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Rubber Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Rods
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Washer and Dryer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Apartment Living Space in Basement

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Rear Porch

Schools

  • Giffen Memorial Elementary School
  • Albany High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 4.000 / 3
  • Assessor Parcel Number 010100 76.23-3-4

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,645

Year Built

Built in 1889 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1889
  • Directions: From downtown Albany, head west on Washington Ave. Turn left onto Lark St, then right onto Lancaster St. Property is on the left between Lark St and Willet St.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2904.0
  • Architectural Style: Accessory Apartment
  • Financial Details General Taxes: 3888.0
  • General Taxes Description: Estimated
  • Financial Details School Taxes: 5605.0
  • School Taxes Description: Estimated
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • New Construction: No
  • Full Bathroom Level: Second
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Fencing:Privacy: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Upper Level: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Townhouse: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Block2: Yes
  • Levels Quad-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Basement: Apartment, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Oven, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Wine Cooler
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 433.0
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Living Area: 2904.0
  • Bedroom Level: Second
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Curtain Rods
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 1: 2nd
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 2: 3rd
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 3: Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Bathroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Appliances:WasherDryer: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Modern Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Cooler: Yes
  • Basement:Apartment: Yes
  • Appliances:Icemaker: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Gourmet Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Prep Sink: Yes
  • Interior Features:Stone Countertops: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction Type: Block, Brick, Stone
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Privacy
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch
  • View: City
  • Waterfront: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Lot Features:Secluded: Yes
  • Window Features:Curtain Rods: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Lighting: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Block: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Rear Porch: Yes
  • Window Features:Bay Window(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Property Detail:Parking YN: No
  • Parking Features:None11: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Upper Level
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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: Albany

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Secluded, Level
  • Parcel #: 010100 76.23-3-4
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1742.4

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9644.78
  • Tax Block: 3
  • Tax Lot: 4.000
  • Tax Tract: 76.23

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Giffen Memorial
  • HighSchool: Albany

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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 $9,494 $363,000 $72,600 $290,400
2023 $9,440 $234,900 $66,600 $168,300
2022 $9,234 $234,900 $66,600 $168,300
2021 $9,213 $234,900 $66,600 $168,300
2020 $8,912 $234,900 $66,600 $168,300
2019 $9,248 $234,900 $66,600 $168,300
2018 $9,150 $234,900 $66,600 $168,300
2017 $4,451 $234,900 $66,600 $168,300
2016 $10,938 $290,000 $66,600 $223,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Price Changed $600,000 -4.7% $207 / Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $629,900 +162.6% $217 / Sq Ft
12/18/2015 12/18/15 Sold $239,900 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft
10/09/2015 10/09/15 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2015 09/14/15 For Sale $239,900 -- $83 / Sq Ft
Source: Global MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $235,000 Old Republic National Title
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $215,109 FHA
Previous Owner $176,175 New Conventional
Previous Owner $55,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Global MLS

MLS Number: 202520379

Global MLS

APN: 010100-076-023-0003-004-000-0000