2187 Central Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304
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0.39 ACRES

$500,000

  • 6 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,944 sqft (on 0.39 acres)

2187 Central Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304

Est. Mortgage $3,366/mo*
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Multi-Family
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.39 acres
Price/Sqft
$170
Parking
2 Car Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2187 Central Avenue.
  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Whether you're looking for multigenerational living, hoping to offset your mortgage with rental income or searching for an investment property with exceptional income potential, this versatile South Colonie property has so much to offer.

Located in the South Colonie School District with low Colonie taxes, this rare three-family home offers flexibility that's hard to find. The spacious owner's unit features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, while the additional apartments include a 2-bedroom unit and a 1-bedroom unit. There's also a flex bedroom that could easily be incorporated into any of the units for additional living space or rental value.

The large, partially finished garden-level basement offers exciting potential for additional finished living space or the possibility of creating a future fourth unit (subject to any required approvals and permits).

Outside, you'll find a massive, private backyard with a patio that's perfect for relaxing, entertaining or giving tenants plenty of outdoor space to enjoy. Parking and storage are a breeze with both an attached one-car garage and a detached one-car garage. The detached garage has both electricity and water run to it.

Conveniently located with easy access to a major bus route, shopping, restaurants and everyday amenities, this property combines location, flexibility and long-term value. Whether you're planning to live in one unit while generating income from the others or expanding your investment portfolio, this is a property packed with possibilities.

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Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listing by: KW Platform, (518) 724-5800
Rachel Kusaywa, (518) 542-6070
KW Platform, (518) 724-5800
Timothy G Cole, (518) 598-6137
Source: Global MLS, MLS#202621537
Also Listed on Global MLS.

Home Details for 2187 Central Avenue

Active Status

MLS Status: Pending

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry,Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2944 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable ConnectedLaundry: In Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot WaterHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Basement, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Back YardOther Structures: Second GarageExterior: GardenGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 9Parking: Workshop in Garage,Paved,Attached,Detached,Driveway,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2944 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 448 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 54

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Triplex, Multi FamilyArchitecture: Other
Building
Construction Materials: BrickAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 012689 16.2142

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $500,000Price Per Sqft: $170
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jul 20 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Schenectady
School Information
High School: Colonie Central HSHigh School District: South Colonie

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 202621537

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2944 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.39 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Estate

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Business

Expense
Tenant Pays: Hot Water, Internet, Cable TV, Electricity

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Owner Pays: Sewer, Water, Heat

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202621537Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2944Showing Requirements: Restricted Hours, Restricted Days

Around this home

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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    "The neighborhood has a lot of Nice walking paths and close to lots of parks. It is very family friendly. "
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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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  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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  • Annahujak
    "My neighborhood is walkable to groceries, a library branch, the post office and various small shops. My work commute is 10-15 minutes. "
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    "It’s full of families riding bikes with their kids, walking their dogs etc.... people are friendly and it’s safe."
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    "dogs are always on leashes and I've never had a bad experience with dogs in this neighborhood. I also drive so I wouldn't notice. "
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  • Stargyal90
    "people drive like they are crazy lots of car break ins use to be a nice neighborhood then all of the good people slowly leave"
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Market trends in Schenectady

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$304K
$2.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.2%
1.5%MoM
Price per sq ft
$206
$2MoM
Available listings
328
21MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$492K
Since last month
Decreased$600 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$69K (+16.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$383K (+353%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +92% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$492K
August 2026$491K
July 2026$492K
June 2026$439K
May 2026$439K
April 2026$422K
March 2026$421K
February 2026$418K
January 2026$416K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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$275,000
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1.49
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$282,000
12/18/25
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2
1,832
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1.75
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$310,000
10/14/25
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$419,800
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Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2115 Central Ave #64, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.02
$105,000
2
2
-
For Sale
2177 Central Ave #1, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.07
$40,000
2
1
750
Recently Sold
8 Elmwood Street, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.06
$242,500
4
1
1,344
Off Market
9 LANSING Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.08
$402,400
4
2.5
2,000
Off Market
7 LANSING Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.11
$501,100
3
2.5
2,025
Off Market
11 LANSING Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.10
$252,900
3
1
915
Off Market
11 LANSING Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.10
$306,400
3
1
912
Off Market
31 LANSING Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.10
$208,700
3
1
980
Off Market
31 Saint George Place, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.11
$320,000
3
3
1,650
Recently Sold
13 LOMBARD Street, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.14
$247,500
4
1
1,570
Off Market
15 LANSING Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.13
$340,300
2
1.5
1,900
Off Market
208 S Arrow Street, Schenectady, NY 12304
0.15
$363,200
3
1.5
1,579
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 24, 2026
Source: Global MLS #202621537
Pending
$500,000
Jul 10, 2026
Source: Global MLS #202621537
Listed For Sale
$500,000
Mar 7, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$108,500

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Frequently asked questions about 2187 Central Avenue

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 2187 Central Avenue?
    Based on a $500,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 2187 Central Avenue in Schenectady, NY is approximately $3,406 (about $2,618 principal & interest, $713 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 2187 Central Avenue compare to homes in Schenectady?
    2187 Central Avenue in Schenectady, NY is listed at $500,000, about 64% above the $304K median sale price in Schenectady.
  • What do residents say about Schenectady?
    Residents describe Schenectady, NY as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Schenectady, NY.
  • What are the closest schools to 2187 Central Avenue?
    The closest schools to 2187 Central Avenue in Schenectady, NY are Colonie Central High School (rated 8/10), Lisha Kill Middle School (Elementary, rated 6/10), Veeder Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 9/10).
  • Does 2187 Central Avenue have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2187 Central Avenue in Schenectady, NY has laundry facilities.
  • Is there a virtual tour of 2187 Central Avenue?
    Yes, a virtual tour of 2187 Central Avenue in Schenectady, NY is available.
2187 Central Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304 is a 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,944 sqft multi-family built in 1950. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Global MLS on Jul 10, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 202621537.