$3,324 Closing Credit¹
#202512956, Christine M Serafini, Listing Office: Miranda Real Estate Group Inc
$298,000 List price
1261-1263 The Plz Schenectady, NY 12308
$3,539
Closing credit¹
6 beds
3 full
2,736 sqft
0.10 acres
$109 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 1261-1263 The Plz
Rare Opportunity in Schenectady's Historic GE Plot! Whether you're looking to live for less or expand your investment portfolio, 1261 The Plaza checks every box! The beautifully renovated second-floor unit is ready for an owner-occupant or a premium new tenant, while the first floor is already occupied by an incredibly loyal, long-term tenant (25+ years!) on month-to-month lease- offering flexibility & immediate income. Charm & character shine throughout this classic multi-family, featuring hardwood floors, original details & a prime location close to Union College, Downtown Schenectady & all the excitement of Upper Union Street. Updated mechanicals, newer roof, solid maintenance history mean you can move in, rent out & start building wealth from Day 1. CONTACT NOW FOR THIS GEM!
Highlights
Home typeTriplex
HeatingHot Water, Steam
StatusActive
Size2,736 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOff Street, Tandem, Paved, Driveway
MLS #202517655
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
- Interior: Built-in Features
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Off Street, Tandem, Paved, Driveway
- Exterior: None
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Hot Water, Steam
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $298,000
- Price/SqFt: $108
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: On the corner of Center Alley and The Plaza! Big gray house with white trim!
- Year Built: 1920
- Living Area: 2,736 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1 Acres
- MLS Number: 202517655
- MLS Name: Global MLS
- Office Name: Howard Hanna Capital Inc
- Office Phone: (518) 489-1000
- Office Email: stephenstaples@howardhanna.com
- Listing Agent: Victoria McLaughlin
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Nearby schools
7
Hillside School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•1100 Cornelius Ave
5
Howe Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.4 mi
•1065 Baker Ave
4
Jesse T. Zoller Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•1880 Lancaster St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $82,917. The majority of Schenectady, NY residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
14%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
5%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
32%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
30%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hiking/backpacking
Minor League Baseball Games
Skiing/snowboarding
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom Rack
New York & Company
Nordstrom
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chipotle
Chick-fil-A
California Pizza Kitchen
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Kia
BMW
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Talk/Personality
Alternative
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About 1261-1263 The Plz
This home is located at 1261-1263 The Plz in Schenectady, NY and zip code 12309. This 2,736 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $298,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Schenectady, NY there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 20 sold below and more than 16 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Schenectady, NY there were 9.7% less homes for sale than in March. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $279,905, while the average time on the real estate market was 20 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.