971 River Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
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971 River Road
Schenectady, NY 12306

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,592 sqft

$154,999

Original price: $159,999
Est. Mortgage $1,149/mo*
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$154,999

Original price: $159,999
Est. Mortgage $1,149/mo*
Get Pre-Qualified
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,592 sqft

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Price/Sqft
$97
Climate Control
Forced Air Heating
Listed
45 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 971 River Road.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Opportunity awaits with this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home located in the desirable Schalmont School District. Offering over 1,500 square feet of living space, this property is the perfect opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build instant equity with the right updates. Bring your vision and transform this home into something special.
Property is being sold AS-IS. Assignment of contract. A 10% deposit is required at contract signing. Cash Only
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing by: Wolf River Real Estate LLC, (518) 390-7059
Angela Gonyo, (518) 390-7059
Source: Global MLS, MLS#202621489
Also Listed on Global MLS.

Home Details for 971 River Road

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1592 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: None
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Driveway
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1592 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 45

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1918
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 422800 20.1825

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $154,999Price Per Sqft: $97

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Rotterdam Junction
School Information
Elementary School: Jefferson ESHigh School District: Schalmont

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 202621489

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1592 Square Feet

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Mobile R/V

Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 202621489Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1592Showing Requirements: No Sign

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Homeowner
    "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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  • pdcomley@nycap.rr.com
    "Immaculate, peaceful, convenient neighborhood. Easy living. . Many organized activities if you are looking to be involved. "
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  • Amber
    "The neighborhood has a lot of Nice walking paths and close to lots of parks. It is very family friendly. "
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  • Mshilindra
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Everything here is nice live this Neighborhood people are nice streets a clean family oriented please"
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Gtmelvin86
    "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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  • Clvandem
    "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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  • Quanishawilliams32
    "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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  • Molly M.
    "Union Street and the GE plot neighborhood are safe and well maintained and convenient. I’ve lived in two different Union Street apartments in my life and have always loved it here. Reasonable commute to everywhere."
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  • Chriss
    "There’s something here for everybody. Stores, restaurants both fine and cheap, pubs, movie theater, anything you want."
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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

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

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.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
336 Gardinier Street, Schenectady, NY
0.08
Single-Family Home
$255,000
09/03/25
3
1
1,116
400/450 Mabie Lane, Schenectady, NY
0.24
Single-Family Home
$218,000
11/06/25
4
1
1,332
146 Larrabee Rd, Glenville, NY
0.68
Single-Family Home
$306,000
10/22/25
3
1
1,300
6 Alflo Circle, Glenville, NY
0.85
Single-Family Home
$152,000
04/20/26
3
1
1,601
149 Larrabee Road, Schenectady, NY
0.71
Single-Family Home
$201,000
05/21/26
2
1
988
3 Alflo Circle, Glenville, NY
0.89
Single-Family Home
$235,000
01/16/26
3
1
1,440
1254 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, NY
1.12
Single-Family Home
$268,000
01/09/26
3
1.5
1,634
1305 Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, NY
1.38
Single-Family Home
$215,000
09/25/25
3
1
1,044

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
959-961 River Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.04
$220,000
4
3
1,752
Recently Sold
348 Gardinier Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.04
$225,000
4
1.5
1,680
For Sale
336 Gardinier Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.08
$271,300
3
1
1,116
Off Market
400/450 Mabie Lane, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.24
$218,000
4
1
1,332
Recently Sold
L33 Amsterdam Road, Schenectady, NY 12302
0.43
$59,900
-
-
-
For Sale
845 River Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.47
$497,000
4
2.5
2,300
Off Market
195 Old Crawford Road, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.49
$460,800
4
3.5
2,900
Off Market
450 Mabie Lane, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.49
$241,500
4
1
1,332
Off Market
3413 Amsterdam Road, Schenectady, NY 12302
0.58
-
-
-
-
Off Market
WASHOUT Road, Schenectady, NY 12302
0.66
-
-
-
-
Off Market
L21 E Gregg Road Lot 3, Schenectady, NY 12306
0.70
-
-
-
-
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 21, 2026
Source: Global MLS #202621489
PriceChange
$154,999
Price decreased by 3%
Jul 10, 2026
Source: Global MLS #202621489
Listed For Sale
$159,999
Jun 16, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$52,500

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Angela Gonyo, Wolf River Real Estate LLC, (518) 390-7059
Agent Phone: (518) 390-7059
IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Judy Moriarty, Zillow, Inc., Corp. Broker

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Frequently asked questions about 971 River Road

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 971 River Road?
    Based on a $154,999 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 971 River Road in Schenectady, NY is approximately $1,163 (about $799 principal & interest, $289 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 971 River Road compare to homes in Schenectady?
    971 River Road in Schenectady, NY is listed at $154,999, about 49% below 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 971 River Road?
    The closest schools to 971 River Road in Schenectady, NY are Jefferson Elementary School (rated 4/10), Schalmont High School (rated 5/10), Schalmont Middle School (Elementary, rated 3/10).
  • How big is the lot at 971 River Road?
    The lot at 971 River Road in Schenectady, NY is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).
  • Does 971 River Road have parking?
    Yes, 971 River Road in Schenectady, NY has on-site parking.
971 River Road, Schenectady, NY 12306 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,592 sqft single-family home built in 1918. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Global MLS on Jul 10, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 202621489.