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$319,900

5 Fairlawn Ave Albany, NY 12203

4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,966 sqft
0.1 acres
$163 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5 Fairlawn Ave

Quiet Spacious home in the desirable Melrose neighborhood! Warm welcoming entry. Open roomy living room with Fireplace/woodstove insert and window seat storage. Family size formal dining room. Charming kitchen, newer appliances adjacent sun room/informal dining. 2nd floor updated full bath. First floor 1/2 bath. Hardwood floors thru-out. Walk up attic bonus room. Abundant closet space! 4 generous bedrooms. Primary bedroom with 2 closets (cedar closet). 1 car detached garage with staircase to the second floor workshop. Walk to Buckingham pond. Close to bus routes, shopping and restaurants. Recently UPDATED electrical!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Radiant
StatusActive
Size1,966 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1935
ParkingOff Street, Tandem, Paved, Detached, Driveway
MLS #202521824
Garage1 space
FireplaceWood Burning Stove
ViewCity

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior: High Speed Internet, Ceramic Tile Bath
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning Stove
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Off Street, Tandem, Paved, Detached, Driveway
  • View: City
  • Exterior: Deck, Porch, Paved Driveway
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $319,900
  • Price/SqFt: $162
  • Lot: Level, Landscaped
  • Directions: Western Ave. 4 blocks west of the intersection of Western Ave. and Manning Blvd. Fairlawn is on the North side of Western Ave.
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Living Area: 1,966 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
  • MLS Number: 202521824
  • MLS Name: Global MLS
  • Office Name: CM Fox Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (518) 861-7030
  • Office Email: bhanley@cmfox.com
  • Listing Agent: Carmella Richards

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Nearby schools

2

Pine Hills Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.5 mi

41 N Allen St

5

Eagle Point Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

1044 Western Ave

6

Montessori Magnet School

Public Magnet PK-5

1.0 mi

45 Tremont St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $80,469. Residents of Albany, NY typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

18%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
31%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

65%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

8%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
42%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Chico'sChico's
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • VolvoVolvo
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5 Fairlawn Ave

The listing price of 5 Fairlawn Ave property is $319,900.

The property 5 Fairlawn Ave is a house located in Albany, New York, 12203.

Active Listing: 5 Fairlawn Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5 Fairlawn Ave are: Pine Hills Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Eagle Point Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Montessori Magnet School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), William S. Hackett Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Kipp Tech Valley Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Albany High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Green Tech High Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

The property at 5 Fairlawn Ave has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 5 Fairlawn Ave is 1,966 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5 Fairlawn Ave is 1935.

This home is located at 5 Fairlawn Ave in Albany, NY and zip code 12203 in the Melrose neighborhood. This 1,966 square foot home, which was built in 1935, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $319,900.

Albany, NY housing market in June 2025 saw over 57 listings sold above listed price, more than 9 sold at listed price and over 27 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Albany, NY between May and June 2025 decreased by 9.3%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $295,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 15 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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