492 Olean Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
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FOR SALE
NEW - 59 MIN AGO

$265,000

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,684 sqft

492 Olean Street, Schenectady, NY 12306

Est. Mortgage $2,016/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1950
$157/sqft
Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 492 Olean Street.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Outdoor gazeboNewer cabinetsCountertops and deep sinksPropane fire pit
An incredible house-hacking opportunity awaits! Live in one unit while letting the other two cover your mortgage; or add a solid multi-unit asset to your portfolio. This charming property functions as three distinct living spaces: a 3-bedroom main floor, a 2-bedroom upper flat, and a private 1-bedroom lower-level apartment. Numerous updates throughout the home: ceilings, insulation, windows, flooring, trimwork, doors, baseboards, electrical outlets, light fixtures, dimmers. Kitchens have newer cabinets, appliances including built in microwaves, countertops and deep sinks, backsplashes. Furnace: new starter ignition and circulator pump.Exterior: painted front/garage doors, insulation, hard-wired lights with sensors. Multiple hose hook-ups with hot water to one. Enjoy a fenced front yard w/ solar lights and a spacious two-car garage complete with 1/2 bath, 2 sinks, and ample overhead storage. Parking for 5. Outdoor gazebo, propane fire pit, electric fireplaces-Unit 1 and Unit 2 has a built-in, and all A/C units to convey. Excluded: large wardrobe in Upper Unit. Located in a flexible B-2 zoning district and convenient to shopping, dining, and commuter routes. Sold as-is (inspections for buyer informational purposes only). Located in the Mohonasen School district.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing by: Miranda Real Estate Group Inc, (518) 348-2060
Laura Sherman, (518) 935-3837
Source: Global MLS, MLS#202626999
Also Listed on Global MLS.

Home Details for 492 Olean Street

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Apartment,Exterior Entry,Finished,Heated,Interior Entry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1684 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,In Basement,Washer Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Fireplace Insert,Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Electric, Insert, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Blinds, Curtain Rods, ENERGY STAR Qualified WindowsFlooring: Vinyl, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Vinyl, Tile
Security
Security: Fire Escape, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Metal AsphaltFencing: Wood, Front YardFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 5Parking: Driveway,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1684 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 510 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Duplex, Multi FamilyArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Cedar, Wood SidingAttached To Another Structure
Property Information
Parcel Number: 422800 48.15710

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $265,000Price Per Sqft: $157
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 202626999

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1684 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202626999Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1684Showing Requirements: Sign on Property, Restricted Hours, Lockbox, Showing Service

Around this home

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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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    "Immaculate, peaceful, convenient neighborhood. Easy living. . Many organized activities if you are looking to be involved. "
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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "The stores are close by You can walk to the store. convenient locations..Friendly neighbors. and quit place to live. "
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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 August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$318K
$12.48KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.1%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
$212
$6MoM
Available listings
328

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$261K
Since last month
Increased$500 (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$16K (+6.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$137K (+109.7%)
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 +140% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$262K
August 2026$262K
July 2026$269K
June 2026$269K
May 2026$266K
April 2026$259K
March 2026$257K
February 2026$256K
January 2026$251K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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$190,000
11/19/25
4
3
1,932
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0.29
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$255,000
05/07/26
5
3
1,932
2328 Turner Avenue, Schenectady, NY
0.29
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$233,000
07/17/26
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2
1,744
406 - 408 Shannon Street, Schenectady, NY
0.27
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$235,000
08/11/26
4
2
1,820
954 Cleveland Avenue, Schenectady, NY
0.38
Multi-Family Home
$212,000
10/30/25
4
2
1,541
2330 Fairlee Street, Schenectady, NY
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$300,000
12/18/25
5
2
1,656

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
470 Twelfth Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.06
$332,000
4
2.5
1,600
Off Market
472 Olean Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.04
$194,900
3
1
1,012
Off Market
2641 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.01
$417,000
7
6
2,544
Recently Sold
473 Bruno Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.04
$246,500
3
1
1,144
Recently Sold
438 Olean Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.09
$266,000
3
1.5
912
Off Market
458 Eleventh Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.12
-
2
1
864
Off Market
454 Eleventh Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.12
$230,900
3
2
1,155
Off Market
450 Eleanor Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.12
$225,000
2
1
757
For Sale
2509 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.12
$305,200
7
2.5
2,660
Off Market
2716 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.07
$287,800
4
1.5
1,716
Off Market
442 Eleanor Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.14
$317,200
5
2.5
1,680
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 25, 2026
Source: Global MLS #202626999
Listed For Sale
$265,000
Dec 9, 2022
Source: Global MLS #202227443
Sold
$125,000
Oct 18, 2022
Source: Global MLS #202227443
Pending
$115,000
Oct 11, 2022
Source: Global MLS #202227443
PriceChange
$115,000
Price decreased by 8%
Sep 28, 2022
Source: Global MLS #202227443
Listed For Sale
$125,000

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Agent Phone: (518) 935-3837
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Frequently asked questions about 492 Olean Street

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 492 Olean Street?
    Based on a $265,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 492 Olean Street in Schenectady, NY is approximately $2,036 (about $1,466 principal & interest, $495 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 492 Olean Street compare to homes in Schenectady?
    492 Olean Street in Schenectady, NY is listed at $265,000, about 17% below the $318K 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 492 Olean Street?
    The closest schools to 492 Olean Street in Schenectady, NY are Draper Middle School (rated 3/10), Herman L Bradt Elementary School, Mohonasen Senior High School (rated 5/10).
  • Does 492 Olean Street have air conditioning?
    Yes, 492 Olean Street in Schenectady, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 492 Olean Street have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 492 Olean Street in Schenectady, NY has laundry facilities.
492 Olean Street, Schenectady, NY 12306 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,684 sqft multi-family built in 1950. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Global MLS on Sep 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 202626999.