396 Hamilton Street
Albany, NY 12210
$415,000
A rare opportunity in Albany's coveted Center Square neighborhood, this beautifully preserved 1871 brownstone seamlessly blends historic character with modern versatility. The main residence offers three bedrooms and one and a half baths, while the garden-level apartment features one bedroom and one full bath. Ideal for rental income, guests, or multigenerational living.
Setting this property apart from other brownstones in the neighborhood is the detached one-car garage, providing the rare luxury of secure, year-round off-street parking.
Throughout the home, you'll find timeless architectural details including marble fireplaces, graceful curved walls, stained glass accents, and gleaming hardwood floors, each contributing to the home's unmistakable character and historic charm.
| Listing Id: | 202621883 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $424,900 |
| Close Price: | $415,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-09-25 |
| Property Type: | Multi-Family |
| Property Sub Type: | Duplex |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 2,700 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $9,070 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 2,178.0 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.05 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Albany |
| County Or Parish: | Albany |
| Subdivision Name: | Select One |
| Postal Code: | 12210 |
| Year Built: | 1871 |
| List Agent Full Name: | Beau Piorkowski |
| Buyer Agent Full Name: | Albert Martinez |
| Cooling: | Ductless |
| Exterior Features: | Garden |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Walk-Out Access, Apartment |
| State Or Province: | NY |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Standard |
| Foundation Details: | Brick/Mortar |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Electric: | 200+ Amp Service |
| Fencing: | Back Yard |
| High School: | Albany |
| Laundry Features: | In Basement |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.05 |
| Parking Features: | Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved, Garage |
| Documents Change Timestamp: | 2026-07-17T16:03:44Z |
| Directions: | Madison Ave to Lark St., Right on Hamilton. home is on the right #396 |
| Fireplace Features: | Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom |
| Flooring: | Wood |
| Garage Spaces: | 1.0 |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-07-15 |
| Parcel Number: | 010100 76.31-2-8 |
| List Agent Key: | 20211012214501937705000000 |
| Construction Materials: | Brick, Vinyl Siding |
| Parking Total: | 1 |
| Water Source: | Public |
| High School District: | Albany |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 2,700.0 |
| Buyer Agent Key: | 20250402175010876727000000 |
| Buyer Office Key: | 20211012213958380210000000 |
| Postal City: | Albany |
| Other Structures: | Garage(s) |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source: | CRS |
| Original List Price: | $449,000 |
| Possession: | At Closing |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-08-13 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source: | CRS |
| Bathrooms Total Decimal: | $2.50 |
| Property Detail Enhanced Accessible Yn2: | No |
| Status Change Info Sold Price Sq Ft2: | $153.70 |
| Parcel Tax Hoa Total Taxes Description: | Estimated |
| Bath Levels Full Bath 1: | 3rd |
| Bath Levels Full Bath 2: | 1st |
| Bath Levels Half Bath 1: | 2nd |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Unit Location Mf Unit 1: | Garden |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Total Rooms Mf Unit 1: | 3 |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Total Bedrooms Mf Unit 1: | 1 |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Total Full Baths Mf Unit 1: | 1 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Unit Location Mf Unit 2: | 2nd3rdFl |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Total Rooms Mf Unit 2: | 5 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Total Bedrooms Mf Unit 2: | 3 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Total Full Baths Mf Unit 2: | 1 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Total Half Baths Mf Unit 2: | 1 |
| Unit 1 Detail Rent: | 1,150 |
| Unit 1 Detail Rent Description Unit 1: | Estimated |
| Unit 1 Detail Total Bedrooms3: | 1 |
| Unit 2 Detail Rent2: | 2,100 |
| Unit 2 Detail Rent Description Unit 2: | Estimated |
| Unit 2 Detail Total Bedrooms4: | 3 |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Structure Type: | Townhouse |
| Approval Status: | Yes |
| Photos - the contractual owner of the photos Photo Owner 3: | Combination Ownership |
| Separate Utilities: | Not Separated |
| Architectural Style: | Townhouse, Traditional |
| Duplex Type: | Townhouse With Apartment |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Exterior Features: | Garden |
Listing Courtesy of: Empire Real Estate Firm LLC
Listing Agent: Beau Piorkowski
518-331-7839
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