$300,000
SOLD DEC 9, 2021

978 Birchwood Ln Schenectady, NY 12309

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,640 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$183 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Stone Countertops
  • Birchwood Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2022

MULTIPLE OFFERS. HIGHEST AND OR BEST OFFERS DUE 10/19. Tucked conveniently off route 7, between Colonie & Niskayuna, this updated split level home is only minutes from everything. So many positives to list here including open floorplan with freshly finished gleaming hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite countertops, freshly painted, two wood burning fireplaces to keep you toasty in the colder months, 3 updated bathrooms, & 1st floor laundry. Exterior is awesome with a huge fenced in yard for you dog-lovers, and a large deck and patio to entertain on. The only thing you need to do is schedule the movers. Excellent Condition

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Devaney

McCurdy Real Estate Group, Inc License #10301201873 Listed on: 10/14/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Brown

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties License #10401221021

Coldwell Banker Prime Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,789

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x150
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Asphalt

Interior Spaces

  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Ceramic Tile in Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • Fireplace in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting

Schools

  • Birchwood Elementary School
  • Niskayuna High School

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 28.2 / 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 422400 61.16-1-28.2

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,789

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Directions: Troy Schenectady Rd. to Birchwood Lane.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1640.0
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Financial Details General Taxes: 2547.0
  • General Taxes Description: Actual
  • Financial Details School Taxes: 4242.0
  • School Taxes Description: Actual
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size: 100X150
  • New Construction: No
  • Parking Features Parking Total: 4.0
  • Full Bathroom Level: Second
  • Half Bathroom Level: First
  • Primary Bathrooms Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Sale Detail Buyer Zip Code: 29575
  • Sale Detail Seller Contribution: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement: Finished, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Solid Surface Counters, Ceramic Tile Bath, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Water Heater, Humidifier, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400.0
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Living Area: 1640.0
  • Bedroom Level: Second
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceramic Tile Bath: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Attic Features:Hatch: Yes
  • Interior Features:Solid Surface Counters: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Humidifier: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction Type: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Composite Deck
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sloped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Lighting: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Composite Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Attached
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Property Detail:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • Property Detail:Parking YN: No
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level, W/D Connections
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Parcel Tax HOA:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Niskayuna

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped, Landscaped
  • Parcel #: 422400 61.16-1-28.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6789.0
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Lot: 28.2
  • Tax Tract: 61.16

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Birchwood
  • HighSchool: Niskayuna

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2022
Closed on
Sep 29, 2022
Sold by
Jewett Michael J
Bought by
Laursen Christian A
Seller's Agent
Wayne Newcomb, Jr.
Yankee Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Penrose
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.44%
Total Days on Market
6
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$372,586

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,586
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.03%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Outstanding Balance
$171,818
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,768

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2021
Closed on
Dec 9, 2021
Sold by
Hamilton William Lynn
Bought by
Jewett Michael J and Zayac Laura L
Seller's Agent
Patrick Devaney
McCurdy Real Estate Group, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Brown
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
List Price
$284,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
5.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.59%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1998
Sold by
Schimenti James L and Schimenti Suzanne M
Bought by
Hamitlon William L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1996
Sold by
Bogaard Joseph E
Bought by
Schimenti James L and Schimenti Suzanne M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $335,000 --
Warranty Deed $300,000 Chicago Title
Deed $108,000 --
Deed $105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,000 New Conventional
Closed $180,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $230,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $168,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $152,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $335,000 -1.4% $197 / Sq Ft
08/10/2022 08/10/22 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2022 07/28/22 For Sale $339,900 +13.3% $200 / Sq Ft
12/09/2021 12/09/21 Sold $300,000 +5.3% $183 / Sq Ft
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2021 10/14/21 For Sale $284,900 -- $174 / 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 $9,273 $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
2023 $9,273 $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
2022 $9,014 $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
2021 $7,597 $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
2020 $6,867 $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
2019 $4,101 $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
2018 $6,914 $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
2017 $6,583 $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
2016 $6,823 $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
2015 -- $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
2014 -- $210,000 $42,000 $168,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Global MLS

MLS Number: 202130564

Global MLS

APN: 061-016-0001-028-002-0000