8 Forest Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047
OFF MARKET

8 Forest Avenue
Cohoes, NY 12047

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,248 sqft (on 0.47 acres)

$419,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,773/mo*
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$419,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,773/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,248 sqft
(on 0.47 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
0.47 acres
Living Area
1,248 sqft
Price/Sqft
$336
Parking
Garage

About this House

Tastefully updated 3 bed, 1.5 bath brick ranch on an expansive corner lot. Offering an open floor plan for entertaining, brand new kitchen w/ modern updates, eat in dining area with beautiful Mountain View's in the distance. Large living area w/ gleaming original hardwood floors and a cozy fireplace. Updated full bathroom. Brand new ductless air conditioning to keep you cool in the summer. Newer replacement windows throughout. Covered back porch for extra outdoor entertaining space. Spacious finished walkout basement w/ convenient separate entrance with mud room, stone details with bar, bonus living space, an updated half bath. 1 car attached garage under residence. Wonderful location close to Guptill's, rt 9, highway's but tucked into a quiet peaceful neighborhood in N.Colonie schools!
8 Forest Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,248 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for $402,000 on Jul 1, 2025 (1% above the $399,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $419,000, with a rent estimate of $2,356/month.

Home Details for 8 Forest Avenue

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Half Bathroom, Dining Room, Game Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Mud Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1248 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: In BasementMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Vinyl, Wood, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Vinyl, Wood, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
View
Has a ViewView: Mountain(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Front PorchExterior: Lighting
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Off Street,Under Residence,Paved,Attached,Driveway
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1248 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1248 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 012689 9.2249

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 02 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Cohoes
School Information
Elementary School: Boght Hills ESHigh School: Shaker HSHigh School District: North Colonie (including Maplewood)

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1248 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.47 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202515543Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1248Showing Requirements: Showing Service
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Michelle Panza, (518) 269-8680
Romeo Team Realty
Bought with: Joanne Bongalo, (518) 209-8004, KW Platform
Source: Global MLS, MLS#202515543

Price History for 8 Forest Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
07/01/2025$402,000Sold
Global MLS #202515543
05/03/2025$399,900PendingGlobal MLS #202515543
04/19/2025$399,900Listed For SaleGlobal MLS #202515543

Market trends in Cohoes

Last updated June 2026
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Available listings
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$273,455
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 8 Forest Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2 Welding Way, Cohoes, NY
0.29
Single-Family Home
$825,000
05/08/26
4
2.5
2,231
10 Skyview Drive, Cohoes, NY
0.89
Single-Family Home
$340,000
05/06/26
3
1.5
1,638
14 Royal Court, Cohoes, NY
0.71
Single-Family Home
$845,107
08/01/25
3
2
1,575
55 Preston Drive, Cohoes, NY
0.80
Single-Family Home
$675,000
08/05/25
3
2
2,223
545 Columbia Street Extension, Cohoes, NY
0.96
Single-Family Home
$400,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,621
444 Baker Avenue, Cohoes, NY
0.86
Single-Family Home
$499,000
10/31/25
3
2.5
1,715
4 Royal Court, Cohoes, NY
0.52
Single-Family Home
$799,737
10/10/25
4
2.5
2,343
3 Willowbrook Lane, Cohoes, NY
0.94
Single-Family Home
$371,000
05/28/26
3
1
1,241
29 Dutch Meadows Drive, Cohoes, NY
0.57
Single-Family Home
$703,500
06/30/26
4
3.5
2,469
24 Wetherby Court, Cohoes, NY
0.59
Single-Family Home
$810,000
06/24/26
4
3
2,439

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What Locals Say about Cohoes

At least 151 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 49 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 47 % Say there's wildlife

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • Eric.ramm
    "The area is quiet and see lots of dogs walking with there owners all the time! There are many dog parks and park pet friendly places as well. I see dog bag stations in some of the parks for your dogs."
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  • Larissa C.
    "It seems like a calm place for all the time I’ve lived here. Not a lot of noise or trash and peebles is a nice place to walk "
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  • Kayandkye
    "there is nothing for your kids to do sense they shut down the community center and nothing else to do for them"
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  • Kayandkye
    "there isnt much for the kids to do in Cohoes sense the community center is gone and there are no good parks "
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  • Brittany H.
    "the houses are very close together with no room for dogs to run. neighbors can get very mean about barking animals."
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  • Brittany H.
    "massive amounts of traffic with horrible pots holes to hit the entire way. Plus trying to get around all of the people parked on the street."
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  • Kim H.
    "Idn see any this neighborhood is disgusting the trash and the houses look run down. There are no close stores for basic things. The PC is outdated like the store is stuck in time. "
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  • Kcirillo
    "Dog waste bags and trash cans are throughout area. Walking paths. Lots of dogs around being walked. "
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  • NM
    "I commute to North Greenbush area. The commute time and traffic has increased since I moved here 2 1/2 years ago and depends heavily on the time of day, time of year, and weather. It can take me anywhere from 20 min to 45 min for my commute."
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  • Paul H.
    "There are many dog owners living in the neighborhood. There is a park with fenced off dog areas 15 minutes away by walking on the bike path"
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  • Sarah B.
    "I drive but there is public transportation In certain areas of the city. Witching would prefer to never ever take "
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  • Erinscott44
    "Most people seem to have a sense of neighborhood pride here, and the loom out for one another. It feels safe."
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  • Astra M.
    "I have lived here for 25 of my 34 years of life. It's quiet and peaceful here with kind, sociable neighbors"
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  • Denise A.
    "My neighborhood is great because it's quiet, safe and close to stores. Close to all the major highways."
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  • Alema S.
    "bbq and family events. lots of business sponsored activities to do as well. Nice quiet community. I work out this way."
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  • Benjamin H.
    "Cohoes is making huge improvements with positive expectations. I have been living in Cohoes for two years now and considered to be a safe neighborhood. "
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  • Denise A.
    "Only 5 minutes to all major highways and about a 10 minute commute to Albany from Latham - Columbia St. Ext area "
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  • Astra Moon
    "Cohoes has always been quiet & safe. I've grown up on the Cohoes hill all my life. It's a great place to raise kids."
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  • Jamiesalerno4
    "There are walks/runs for local charities and regular events. In the summer there is music and festivals near the town hall. In cohoes I find if you are ever in trouble it’s not for long because someone always comes along to help. "
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  • Bobby F.
    "I love where I like on central ave in cohoes, quiet nice people good houses. People are friendly and willing to help out "
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  • Kelly E.
    "I think it is a high traffic area. The drivers don’t pay attention. The mailman is helpful. There is garbage on the sidewalks from kids walking from Cumberland farms. "
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  • Mr h.
    "Not sure try to to linger much.. but from what I can see the place is very quite majority of the time and rent is cheaper here . "
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  • William p.
    "Ive lived in this city for about 6 years. Pretty nice area, close to everything. Schools are pretty nice, parks, and close to 87 and 787. "
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  • Monica A.
    "Cohoes is safe and quiet. Everyone keeps to themselves and it’s just a small comfortable town. What I love most is the safe environment. There isn’t much to do late night tho and at night cohoes becomes a ghost town. "
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  • Jcmr e. 9.
    "Very quiet, nice place to live... lake and river really awesome. You can make outdoor sports here like to kayak "
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