NOT LISTED FOR SALE

515 South Ave Schenectady, NY 12305

Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $173,000 - $200,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,070 Sq Ft
$89/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 24, 2025

Last sale price $172,000 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,359 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2025

Charming brick 2-family in a prime downtown Schenectady location — just a short walk to Union College and close to the growing Barrett Street corridor. This handyman special sits on an oversized lot and offers two similar layout units: each floor features 2-3 bedrooms (flexible layout), full baths and roomy living spaces — great for owner-occupant rental income or an investor renovation. first floor has two full baths. Solid shell with classic masonry, period details and tremendous upside — bring your vision and tools. Sold AS-IS; easy access to downtown amenities, transit and recent neighborhood revitalization.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sam Thompson

The Thompson Real Estate Team License #10491208504 Listed on: 09/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeanine Vollaro

Howard Hanna Capital Inc License #10401308187

Howard Hanna Capital Inc

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,241

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

Lot Details

  • 3,485

Home Design

  • 2,070 Sq Ft Home
  • Duplex
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Schenectady High School

Additional Features

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Unfinished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 31.000 / 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number 421500 39.57-4-31

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,241

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

3,485 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: MultiFamily
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Directions: Head Northwest on Union, take a right onto Barrett, left onto South, home on right
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2070.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Sale Detail Seller Contribution: No
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Living Area: 2070.0
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 1: 1st
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 2: 1st
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 3: 2nd
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: None
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features:None37: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: No
  • Property Detail:Parking YN: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Parcel Tax HOA:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Schenectady

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 421500 39.57-4-31
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3484.8

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3241.32
  • Tax Block: 4
  • Tax Lot: 31.000

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Schenectady

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2025
Closed on
Dec 24, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sam Thompson
The Thompson Real Estate Team
Buyer's Agent
Jeanine Vollaro
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.66%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$183,825

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$11,825
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.72%
Original Mortgage
$137,600
Outstanding Balance
$136,803
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,022

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,500
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,160
Interest Rate
11.4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Downtown Schenectady, NY

  • Tina DeMarsh Real Estate Agent - DeMarsh Real Estate

    Tina DeMarsh

    DeMarsh Real Estate

    (518) 832-5574

    173 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Schenectady

    $100,000 Price

    Tina DeMarsh
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  • Joseph Cardinale Real Estate Agent - Howard Hanna Capital Inc

    Joseph Cardinale

    Howard Hanna Capital Inc

    (518) 444-7525

    257 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Schenectady

    $143,000 Price

    Joseph Cardinale
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  • Melissa Barone Real Estate Agent - Romeo Team Realty

    Melissa Barone

    Romeo Team Realty

    (518) 241-4190

    85 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Schenectady

    $167,000 Price

    Melissa Barone
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  • Chad Majewski Real Estate Agent - Chad Majewski Real Estate

    Chad Majewski

    Chad Majewski Real Estate

    (518) 840-1480

    335 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Schenectady

    $185,000 Price

    Chad Majewski
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  • Rachel Mastrianni Real Estate Agent - Realty One Group Key

    Rachel Mastrianni

    Realty One Group Key

    (518) 351-6814

    30 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Schenectady

    $400,000 Price

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  • Imran Abdul Qayoom Real Estate Agent - Jandali Realty

    Imran Abdul Qayoom

    Jandali Realty

    (518) 608-2574

    50 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Schenectady

    $450,000 Price

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$172,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
$62,000 None Available
$91,160 Joseph Sacco
$250,000 Nicholas Grasso
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $137,600
Previous Owner $46,500
Previous Owner $91,160
Previous Owner $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/24/2025 12/24/25 Sold $172,000 -1.7% $83 / Sq Ft
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2025 09/15/25 For Sale $174,900 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: Global MLS

Tax History

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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 $4,604 $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2024 $4,604 $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2023 $45 $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2022 $4,254 $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2021 $4,211 $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2020 $4,130 $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2019 $2,798 $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2018 $4,162 $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2017 $3,241 $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2016 $4,227 $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2015 -- $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
2014 -- $64,300 $9,600 $54,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sam Thompson

    The Thompson Real Estate Team

    (518) 346-0888

    6 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Sam Thompson
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  • Jeanine Vollaro Real Estate Agent - Howard Hanna Capital Inc

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jeanine Vollaro

    Howard Hanna Capital Inc

    (518) 370-2100

    1 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Jeanine Vollaro
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Map

Source: Global MLS

MLS Number: 202525827

Global MLS

APN: 039-057-0004-031-000-0000

New York Schenectady County Schenectady 12305 Downtown Schenectady

515 South Ave, Schenectady, NY

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