31 Freeman Rd Albany, NY 12208
Buckingham Lake-Crestwood NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,211/month
Highlights
- Open Floorplan
- Deck
- Bi-Level Home
- Albany High School Rated A-
- Private Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
City living with energy resilience, this fully electrified mid century ranch is a rare find in the highly desired New Scotland Elementary School zone. Equipped with geothermal heating & cooling, + fully owned solar panels, this home is the closest you can get to energy independence. This ranch has been a family home for nearly 2 decades, the open floor plan & oversized windows offer an abundance of light in the main living area - freshly painted & fully restored oak hardwood floors. The upstairs office could be a fourth bedroom. The original kitchen cabinets include updated pull out shelving, stainless steel appliances, oversized bottom freezer refrigerator, electric convection oven, & induction cooktop. The basement includes over a 1,000 sqft of additional finished space. Outside the vinyl siding w/ wrapped insulation & asphalt shingle roof reduce exterior maintenance. The private yard includes mature apple trees, blueberry bushes & raised garden beds. The 2 car garage includes a 220 V charger. The walkability to schools - New Scotland Elementary - hospitals, & places of worship are unmatched. Albany Medical College, Albany Law, Albany Academies, Albany College of Pharmacy, Russell Sage, & SUNY Albany downtown all within walking distance. Restaurants are endless on New Scotland - Ale & Oyster House, Ragonese, Tipsy Moose, Sake Cafe, & The Fountain. The neighborhood includes The Wine Shop, public library, theater, Stewarts, a pharmacy, and blocks to Panera & Starbucks. A short trip to Upper Madison Av you'll find even more options - Kismet Grill, Cafe Madison, Juniors, Madison Pour House, & grocery store. If you're looking to visit downtown, it's just minutes to the Empire State Plaza. Some favorites are concerts at The Egg, year-round farmer's market, Art on Lark, & Tulip Fest. Downtown you'll also find historic Washington Park & the Hudson Rail Trail. Photos are digitally staged, check out the full Matterport VR 3D tour for original digital twin of home.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,975
Year Built
- Built in 1961
Lot Details
- 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Secluded Lot
- Level Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Bi-Level Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Vinyl Siding
- Asphalt
Interior Spaces
- Open Floorplan
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Game Room
- Utility Room
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Convection Oven
- Electric Oven
- Cooktop
- Microwave
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Finished Basement Bathroom
- Laundry in Basement
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar owned by seller
- Heating system powered by solar connected to the grid
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Front Porch
Schools
- Albany High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Geothermal Heating and Cooling
- 200+ Amp Service
- Geothermal Hot Water System
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 32.000 / 1
- Assessor Parcel Number 010100 64.73-1-32
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,885 | $423,000 | $84,600 | $338,400 |
| 2024 | $10,885 | $423,000 | $84,600 | $338,400 |
| 2023 | $9,827 | $247,000 | $49,000 | $198,000 |
| 2022 | $9,019 | $247,000 | $49,000 | $198,000 |
| 2021 | $8,973 | $247,000 | $49,000 | $198,000 |
| 2020 | $8,734 | $247,000 | $49,000 | $198,000 |
| 2019 | $9,724 | $247,000 | $49,000 | $198,000 |
| 2018 | $8,744 | $247,000 | $49,000 | $198,000 |
| 2017 | $3,586 | $247,000 | $49,000 | $198,000 |
| 2016 | $8,486 | $247,000 | $49,000 | $198,000 |
| 2015 | $7,980 | $235,000 | $49,200 | $185,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $235,000 | $49,200 | $185,800 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2026 04/04/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/31/2026 03/31/26 | For Sale | $430,000 | -- | $211 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $235,000 | Jennifer L Tsyn | |
| Warranty Deed | $235,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $223,250 | No Value Available |
Source: Global MLS
MLS Number: 202614167
APN: 010100-064-073-0001-032-000-0000
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