#202518823, Shana Edwards, Listing office: KW Platform
$274,000 List price
1540 Foster Ave Schenectady, NY 12308
6 beds
2 full
2,024 sqft
0.09 acres
$135 / sqft
Multi-Family
Property details
About 1540 Foster Ave
This two family house is across from Union College , the downstairs vacant and fully renovated . Upstairs occupied and month to month tenant. one detached Garage with private driveway. Walk to stores and Bus. Also a stone throw away from the casino. This property can be owner occupy with one floor to potentially help with your mortgage.
Highlights
Home typeDuplex
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size2,024 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.09 Acres
Year built1890
ParkingDetached, Driveway
MLS #202517166
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Driveway
- Exterior: Garden
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- List Price: $274,000
- Price/SqFt: $135
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,168
- Tax Year: 2022
- Directions: Nott street to Foster avenue property on right.
- Year Built: 1890
- Living Area: 2,024 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
- MLS Number: 202517166
- MLS Name: Global MLS
- Office Name: Thompson Real Estate Team
- Office Phone: (518) 545-4776
- Office Email: Thompsonrealestateteam@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: Dyaram R Robert
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2016 | Home Sold | $70,000 |
| Sep 28, 2015 | Home Sold | $32,500 |
| Feb 27, 2007 | Home Sold | $71,500 |
| Jan 10, 2005 | Home Sold | $52,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,200 | $- |
| 2022 | $68,200 | $4,168 |
| 2021 | $68,200 | $4,168 |
| 2020 | $68,200 | $4,168 |
| 2019 | $68,200 | $4,114 |
| 2018 | $68,200 | $4,148 |
| 2017 | $68,200 | $4,225 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Yates Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•725 Salina St
4
Jesse T. Zoller Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•1880 Lancaster St
2
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.4 mi
•918 Stanley 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 $28,537. Typical income of Schenectady, NY residents is less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
59%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
50%
Single, No Kids
27%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
23%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Pro Boxing
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Burlington
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Popeyes
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Dodge
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Living in Schenectady, NY
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About 1540 Foster Ave
The listing price of 1540 Foster Ave property is $274,000.
The property 1540 Foster Ave is a multi located in Schenectady, New York, 12308.
Active Listing: 1540 Foster Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1540 Foster Ave are: Yates Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Jesse T. Zoller Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Oneida Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Central Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mont Pleasant Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Schenectady High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Niskayuna High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Scotia-Glenville Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $4,168 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 27, 2016 for $70,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property 1540 Foster Ave is 2,024 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1540 Foster Ave is 1890.
This home is located at 1540 Foster Ave in Schenectady, NY and zip code 12308. This 2,024 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $274,000.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Schenectady, NY there were more than 81 sold above asking price, over 32 sold below and more than 20 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Schenectady, NY decreased by 8.2% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 18 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $282,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.