1216 Walnut Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12306
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SOLD
DEC 12, 2025

1216 Walnut Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12306

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,622 sqft

$255,000

Last Sold: Dec 12, 2025
2% below list $259K
$157/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,816/mo*
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$255,000

Last Sold: Dec 12, 2025
2% below list $259K
$157/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,816/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,622 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1970
Living Area
1,622 sqft
Price/Sqft
$157/sqft
Parking
Open Parking

About this House

Now Priced at $259,000! Move-In Ready Home in Rotterdam with Major Updates!

Welcome to 1216 Walnut Ave, Rotterdam NY — a beautifully maintained, move-in ready home offering incredible value and thoughtful upgrades throughout. With a brand-new price of $259,000, this home combines comfort, function, and peace of mind.

Highlights:
Over 500 sq ft of additional living space from a garage conversion
*Finished basement (445 sq ft) — perfect for a rec room, home office, or guest area
*Brand new full bathroom + another recently updated full bath
*Central Air, 200-amp electrical (generator ready), new blower motor on furnace, and sump pump
*Roof (5 yrs) + windows (under 5 yrs) with lifetime transferable warranty
*Modern kitchen appliances (fridge, microwave, stove & dishwasher — all 1 year old)
*Refinished hardwood floors, new front steps, and updated sprinkler system (2023)
*TWO Huge side yards featuring mature fruit trees — peach, plum, apple & cherry
*Office space with heat & A/C, plus pool table included!

All the big-ticket items have been done — just move right in and enjoy! Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major routes, this Rotterdam home for sale offers unbeatable value at its new price.

Now offered at $259,000 — bring all offers!
1216 Walnut Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12306 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,622 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It last sold for $255,000 on Dec 12, 2025 (2% below the $259,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $266,300, with a rent estimate of $2,480/month.

Home Details for 1216 Walnut Avenue

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Full,Heated,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1622 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, MicrowaveDishwasherLaundry: In BasementMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: BasementHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Display Window(s), Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified WindowsDoor: ENERGY STAR Qualified DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Lighting
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Paved,Attached,Driveway
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1622 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 445 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Bungalow,Cape Cod,Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 58.12317

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $259,000Price Per Sqft: $157/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Nov 14 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Rotterdam
School Information
High School District: Mohonasen

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1622 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840.8 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202526305Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1622Showing Requirements: Showing Service, Sign on Property
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Victoria McLaughlin, (518) 429-7484
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
Bought with: Erin Marzilli, (518) 951-4049, NY ICON Group LLC
Source: Global MLS, MLS#202526305

Price History for 1216 Walnut Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
12/12/2025$255,000Sold
Global MLS #202526305
11/13/2025$259,000PendingGlobal MLS #202526305
10/25/2025$259,000PriceChange
Global MLS #202526305
09/22/2025$269,000Listed For SaleGlobal MLS #202526305
11/03/2006$173,000Sold
N/A
08/17/2001$100,000Sold
Global MLS #2030175

Market trends in Schenectady

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$306K
$11.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.7%
0.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$204
$8MoM
Available listings
307
27MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$250,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1216 Walnut Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1220 Hemlock Street, Schenectady, NY
0.05
Single-Family Home
$317,000
11/17/25
4
2
2,280
1264 Floral Avenue, Schenectady, NY
0.09
Single-Family Home
$250,000
03/13/26
3
1.5
1,125
3096 Guilderland Avenue, Schenectady, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$288,000
06/30/26
3
1.5
1,440
1204 Hemlock Street, Schenectady, NY
0.06
Single-Family Home
$300,000
07/15/26
4
1
1,500
1175 Floral Avenue, Schenectady, NY
0.11
Single-Family Home
$325,000
08/22/25
3
2
1,243
5 Tulip Street, Schenectady, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$190,000
03/12/26
3
1.5
1,284
20 Willow Street, Schenectady, NY
0.18
Single-Family Home
$353,000
06/12/26
3
1.5
1,576
1126 Vinewood Avenue, Schenectady, NY
0.44
Single-Family Home
$230,000
05/01/26
4
2
1,766
1345 Evergreen Avenue, Schenectady, NY
0.27
Single-Family Home
$260,000
12/23/25
3
2
1,580

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What Locals Say about Schenectady

At least 1176 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 57 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 45 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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    "The area has plummeted in the last 15 years. It’s known for loud parties, drugs, unkempt homes, kids trespassing on your property, overall not a nice area"
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    "Immaculate, peaceful, convenient neighborhood. Easy living. . Many organized activities if you are looking to be involved. "
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  • Amber
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    "It’s peaceful if you’re planning on moving here from a big busy city. You can make a living and start saving more. It’s better to raise a family. "
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  • Kelly Kilian
    "The quiet setting on the evening traffic, quiet down the wildlife in the backyard. The trains that go by in the back not something you see every day houses are somewhat far apart, so it makes it hard to get to know your neighbors, but I did meet one very nice elderly gentleman Close proximity, and driving distance to stores, markets and restaurants"
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  • Boris Mio
    "Rotterdam is a Great place to live with family, so far enjoying my time here with family, good neighbors."
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  • sharif murray
    "Casino bars music events restaurants lot of parks the place is still in development to becoming better "
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  • Marlene Morales
    "Not too bad. 22 minutes to downtown Albany. Roundabout made all the difference. Close to the highway. "
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  • Pattyhalpin8
    "We have lived here for 12 years. Safe and friendly community. People take pride of their homes and properties. Easy access to grocery stores, etc. we love it here! "
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  • Trulia User
    "I am not sure about the community events in this area. I know the do garage sales in the summer, kids do trick or treating on Halloween."
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  • Trulia User
    "They would absolutely love the local reserve to walk their dogs in. Nice safe area and not that much traffic as well"
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  • Trulia User
    "the neighborhood is increasingly becoming questionable, along with loud music from neighbors who have no consideration for others in the surrounding, last but not least cars do not obey the speed limit during the day or night making it unsafe for both adults and children in the neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "I love Bellevue to live with my family. I’m still looking for a house or apartment in this area for a meal and tranquility for my children."
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  • Trulia User
    "the value neighborhood has access to a bus running every day of the week taking you to downtown Schenectady to tractors and great restaurants and casino and you can jump right on 890 and go to Albany New York City within a couple minutes Amsterdam so it's real easy to commute and less traffic and less time spent on the road"
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    "We have a close little neighborhood in our area of town. We have block parties every year. We all chat with each other. "
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    "There are lots of dog walkers in our neighborhood. Neighbors are friendly towards dogs. You see all types of dogs, large to small. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood does not have great public transportation. You will need a car to live around here. Does have Great schools, safe and close to shopping areas and restaurants "
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    "I've lived here for a few years I love the neighborhood. everyone is friendly and it has a great neighborhood feel"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a very busy neighborhood. They love to walk out their dog every day. They do not like being stared at. they love when others play with their dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a cute small town that feels safe and neighborly, there's the city of Schenectady in close proximity as well in luding Rivers casino and there's shopping plazas and malls nearby also, it is a really convenient location."
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  • Trulia User
    "A very nice neighborhood seems like a safe there’s not many stores near it but it is a supermarket people are very responsible and you need a car you can use the bus or cab and sometimes bikes or motorcycles but it seems like it’s safe for the children and the people. Love the scenery an the area has a high school and elementary schools near it very good building up their neighborhood and keeping their streets in their lawn clean."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a great neighborhood but I have no car but I do use a cab service so anyway I can get downtown I would take the cab service not the bus"
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    "Everything here is nice live this Neighborhood people are nice streets a clean family oriented please"
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    "The stores are close by You can walk to the store. convenient locations..Friendly neighbors. and quit place to live. "
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  • Hannah G.
    "Indian meadows park is great for kids. Great for birthday party & lots of fun things for kids of all ages all year long !"
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  • Sharif M.
    "The commute is very reliable from buses to trains and taxis everywhere has a bus stop or taxis around "
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  • Dhorweezy
    "Rotterdam is a nice town to live in. The school is great and in general feels safe. I have alway left my car unlocked and no issues"
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    "I work I’m the area for over two years and I think it’s a great place to live and raise a family and also to visit with lots of activities"
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  • Desiree S.
    "oktoberfest is really great and brings everyone together, we go every year and the scotia glenville car show and holiday on the ave is so much fun as well! "
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  • Summer A.
    "We all have dogs and we all take care of them and everyone and dogs a friends.this area has a lot of different animals around like roosters, horses,pigs, dogs, cats, little orange foxes coyotes, love hearing them in the distance kinda scary in a hott summer night "
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  • Alex B.
    "the town is very active and has many events throughout the year, such as NiskaDay, a big parade and all day fair"
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  • Jpawlinga
    "Great sense of community, the neighbors are nice and there are a lot of kids in the neighborhood to play with "
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  • Tarell G.
    "Great school district. The rating don’t show it because state testing is not required. The community is really tight nipped with sports. "
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  • Bjulib
    "It is dog friendly. people are always friendly when I am walking my dog. Never received any guide lines about having dogs in the area I live in. "
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