700 Cortland St Albany, NY 12203
Buckingham Lake-Crestwood NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,096/month
Total Views
2,723
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,184
Sq Ft
$176
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Hot Property
- View of Trees or Woods
- Deck
- Solar Thermal Electric Generation
- 0.55 Acre Lot
- Private Lot
About This Home
*Open House Sat. 10/11 11a-1p* Mid-century modern style elevates this sprawling brick split-level home, perfectly set on a rare double lot in Albany's premier Buckingham Pond neighborhood. The current owners have invested over $170,000 updating the interior & modernizing the home systems of this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with over 3,100 sf of living space. Bright, flowing spaces are ideal for entertaining and everyday living. Whip up meals in the impressive eat-in kitchen, complete with dual sinks, two dishwashers, and new Thermador refrigerator. Host gatherings in the formal dining room with a wall of windows overlooking the private backyard, or take the party outside to the expansive deck. Unwind by the cozy gas fireplace in the spacious living room beneath soaring vaulted ceilings, or enjoy your morning coffee in the sunroom with peaceful wooded views of the fenced-in yard.
Upstairs, retreat to the serene primary suite offering a walk-in closet and ample full bath with a walk-in shower, double vanity, and jacuzzi tub. The lower level provides a perfect space for guests—whether long- or short-term—with a spacious rec room, office, and a bedroom with its own full bath. A 3 car garage and shed provide plenty of room for tools & toys. Owned solar panels save over $3,000 per year in energy costs. Roof 5yrs, Furnace & A/C 4yrs, HW heater 5 yrs, W/D 3yrs, Refrigerator 1 yr, Solar panels 3 yrs. Enjoy the convenience of city living—just minutes from hospitals, the university, Empire Plaza, shopping, dining, and highways—while feeling worlds away in your own private retreat.
Open House Schedule
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Saturday, October 11, 202511:00 am to 1:00 pm10/11/2025 11:00:00 AM +00:0010/11/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,520
Year Built
- Built in 1960 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.55 Acre Lot
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Secluded Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Split Level Home
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Asphalt
Interior Spaces
- 3,184 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Paddle Fans
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Frame Window
- Aluminum Window Frames
- Atrium Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Views of Woods
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Slate Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on third floor
- Walk-In Closet
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
- Ceramic Tile in Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Thermal Electric Generation
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Exterior Lighting
- Shed
- Front Porch
Schools
- Albany High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 55.000 / 2
- Assessor Parcel Number 010100 64.57-2-55
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,849 | $525,000 | $105,000 | $420,000 |
| 2023 | $14,202 | $358,000 | $72,000 | $286,000 |
| 2022 | $13,888 | $358,000 | $72,000 | $286,000 |
| 2021 | $13,857 | $358,000 | $72,000 | $286,000 |
| 2020 | $13,583 | $358,000 | $72,000 | $286,000 |
| 2019 | $12,526 | $358,000 | $72,000 | $286,000 |
| 2018 | $12,965 | $358,000 | $72,000 | $286,000 |
| 2017 | $7,383 | $358,000 | $72,000 | $286,000 |
| 2016 | $12,580 | $358,000 | $72,000 | $286,000 |
| 2015 | $12,424 | $356,100 | $71,200 | $284,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $356,100 | $71,200 | $284,900 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 10/09/25 | For Sale | $559,900 | +50.1% | $176 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/29/2020 05/29/20 | Sold | $373,000 | +3.9% | $132 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/17/2020 03/17/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/16/2020 03/16/20 | For Sale | $359,000 | -- | $127 / Sq Ft |
Source: Global MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $373,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $165,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $335,700 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Global MLS
MLS Number: 202527438
APN: 010100-064-057-0002-055-000-0000
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