1881 Tower Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304
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1881 Tower Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12304

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,544 sqft

$262,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,746/mo*
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$262,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,746/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,544 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

NEW PRICING! Welcome to this charming 3 bedroom Cape Cod style home in the Mohonasen School District. It's located on a private dead end street close to shopping and I-890. First floor bedroom & full bathroom with additional 2 bedrooms upstairs along with half bath. Freshly painted throughout with re-done hardwood floors, new flooring and new carpeting. Also 3 season closed in front porch, beautiful fenced in back yard, paved driveway and detached 1 car garage. Open House Saturday May 13th from 1-3.
1881 Tower Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,544 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $195,000 on Jul 19, 2023 (2% below the $199,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $262,400, with a rent estimate of $2,165/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 1881 Tower Avenue

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Interior Entry,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Half Bathroom, 3 Seasons Room, Dining Room, Foyer, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1544 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Oven, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Room,Main Level,Washer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,SteamHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 150 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood, Carpet, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Carpet, Laminate

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asbestos ShinglePatio / Porch: Front Porch, Glass EnclosedFencing: Back Yard, FencedOther Structures: Garage(s)Exterior: LightingFoundation: Brick/Mortar
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Paved,Driveway
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1544 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 422800 59.8120

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 26 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1544 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Estate

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202316511Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1544Showing Requirements: Lockbox, Sign on Property
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Joanne Fisher, (518) 791-3875
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Bought with: Christopher Y Wright, (518) 441-4535, Oxford Property Group USA
Source: Global MLS, MLS#202316511

Price History for 1881 Tower Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
07/19/2023$195,000Sold
Global MLS #202316511
05/27/2023$199,900PendingGlobal MLS #202316511
05/23/2023$199,900PriceChange
Global MLS #202316511
05/22/2023$210,900PriceChange
Global MLS #202316511
05/11/2023$215,900Listed For SaleGlobal MLS #202316511
06/14/2011$97,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/30/2011$97,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/07/2011$91,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/18/2010$91,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/21/2010$91,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/21/2010$94,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/14/2010$99,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/01/2010$104,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/09/2004$77,000Sold
Global MLS #2317137

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$206,200
Home facts updated by county records

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$165,000
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1820 Wagner Street, Schenectady, NY
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222 Edward Street, Schenectady, NY
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23 Wagner Avenue, Schenectady, NY
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$310,000
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$230,000
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$71,100
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What Locals Say about Schenectady

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  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % 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 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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