5 N Main Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
$281,500
Step back in time without leaving behind modern comfort. This beautifully preserved 1890 attached single-family home on one of Albany's most sought-after streets offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and nearly 2,000 sq ft of character-rich living space spread across three floors. Original architectural details are complemented by thoughtful updates, creating a home that's as livable as it is lovely. Stay comfortable year-round with hot air heat and central air conditioning. Out back, a beautiful garden provides a private retreat -- perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The dry basement offers excellent storage space, a rare and welcome bonus in a home of this era. Set in the vibrant Upper Madison neighborhood, you're steps from the Madison Avenue dining and café scene, the Madison Theater, and the energy of Russell Sage College -- yet tucked on a quiet, tree-lined street. Commuters will appreciate easy access to downtown Albany and the Capitol.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizer, or looking for a place with genuine Albany soul, this one checks the boxes.
| Listing Id: | 202618826 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $285,000 |
| Close Price: | $281,500 |
| Close Date: | 2026-09-01 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 4 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,995 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $6,202 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 2,178.0 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.05 |
| Architectural Style: | Victorian |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Albany |
| County Or Parish: | Albany |
| Subdivision Name: | Select One |
| Postal Code: | 12203 |
| Year Built: | 1890 |
| Appliances: | Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Built-In Electric Oven |
| List Agent Full Name: | Catherine Delf |
| Buyer Agent Full Name: | Erica Thaxton |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Exterior Features: | Garden |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch |
| Window Features: | Bay Window(s) |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full |
| State Or Province: | NY |
| Lot Features: | Garden |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Standard |
| View: | City |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Rooms Total: | 8 |
| Fencing: | Back Yard, Vinyl |
| High School: | Albany |
| Roof: | Asphalt |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.05 |
| Parking Features: | None |
| Zoning: | Single Residence |
| Documents Change Timestamp: | 2026-06-04T16:49:42Z |
| Heating: | Natural Gas, Forced Air |
| Directions: | Western Ave to N Main Ave |
| Flooring: | Wood |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-06-04 |
| Parcel Number: | 010100 64.59-2-14 |
| List Agent Key: | 20211012215609078858000000 |
| Construction Materials: | Vinyl Siding |
| Water Source: | Public |
| High School District: | Albany |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,995.0 |
| Buyer Agent Key: | 20250815202509435039000000 |
| Buyer Office Key: | 20211012214003595093000000 |
| Postal City: | Albany |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source: | CRS |
| Original List Price: | $285,000 |
| Possession: | At Closing |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-06-10 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source: | CRS |
| Bathrooms Total Decimal: | $2.00 |
| Contract Information List Price Sq Ft: | $142.86 |
| Contract Information Sold Price Sq Ft: | $141.10 |
| Contract Information List Price Acres: | $5,700,000.00 |
| Contract Information Sold Price Acres: | $5,630,000.00 |
| Property Detail Rooms Total, Rooms Total: | $8.00 |
| Property Detail Parking Yn: | No |
| Property Detail Enhanced Accessible Yn2: | No |
| Parcel Tax Hoa Total Taxes Description: | Estimated |
| Financial Details General Taxes: | $2,497.88 |
| Financial Details General Taxes Description: | Actual |
| Financial Details School Taxes: | $3,704.00 |
| Financial Details School Taxes Description: | Actual |
| Bath Levels Full Bath 1: | 1st |
| Bath Levels Full Bath 2: | 2nd |
| Rooms Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Rooms Dining Room Level: | First |
| Rooms Kitchen Level: | First |
| Rooms Living Room Level: | First |
| Rooms Office Level: | Third |
| Property Detail Total Finished Area: | 1,995.0 |
| Levels: | Three Or More, Tri-Level |
| Structure Type: | Townhouse |
| Approval Status: | Yes |
| Photos - the contractual owner of the photos Photo Owner: | Combination Ownership |
| Rooms: | Dining Room, Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom |
| Attic Features: | Finished, Walk-Up |
| Dining Room Type: | Formal Dining Room |
| Kitchen Features: | Working Only Kitchen |
| Architectural Style: | Victorian, Townhouse |
| Exterior Features: | Garden |
Listing Courtesy of: KW Platform
Listing Agent: Catherine Delf
518-421-6279
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