615-617 Seneca Street
Schenectady, NY 12308
$291,000
Well-maintained and extensively updated 2-family home offering an exceptional opportunity for owner-occupants or investors. Currently fully owner occupied, this property has been thoughtfully improved over the years with quality upgrades throughout. Major improvements include renovated kitchens (2020), a renovated first-floor bathroom (2024), new second-floor flooring (2021), new electric panel (2025), convertible furnace (2016), new water main (2016)replacement of the cast iron drain with PVC (2024), foam insulation windows and French door (2016), recessed lighting (2017), ceiling fans throughout, and a rebuilt retaining wall. Outdoor enhancements include a fully fenced backyard (2020), patio with pergola (2022), storage shed (2022), and a newly renovated second-floor porch (May 2026), where you can relax and enjoy scenic views. Ideally located just minutes from downtown Schenectady, you'll enjoy easy access to Proctors Theatre, Union College, restaurants, shopping, and major commuter routes including the bike path. Whether you're looking to generate rental income or owner occupy, this move-in-ready property offers flexibility, value, and pride of ownership throughout.
| Listing Id: | 202620927 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $275,000 |
| Close Price: | $291,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-09-25 |
| Property Type: | Multi-Family |
| Property Sub Type: | Duplex |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,518 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $5,694 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 3,484.8 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.08 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Schenectady |
| County Or Parish: | Schenectady |
| Subdivision Name: | Select One |
| Postal Code: | 12308 |
| Year Built: | 1900 |
| List Agent Full Name: | Shannon McCarthy |
| Buyer Agent Full Name: | Timothy See |
| Co List Agent Full Name: | Kathleen Schnitzer |
| Cooling: | Window Unit(s) |
| Exterior Features: | Gas Grill |
| Elementary School: | Yates |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio, Front Porch |
| Window Features: | Bay Window(s) |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Walk-Out Access, Full, Sump Pump |
| State Or Province: | NY |
| Lot Features: | Landscaped, Level |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Standard |
| View: | City |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 35X102 |
| Electric: | 200+ Amp Service |
| Fencing: | Privacy, Back Yard, Wood |
| High School: | Schenectady |
| Laundry Features: | In Basement |
| Roof: | Asphalt |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.08 |
| Parking Features: | Off Street, Paved, Driveway |
| Zoning: | Multi Residence |
| Documents Change Timestamp: | 2026-07-02T17:52:24Z |
| Heating: | Radiant |
| Directions: | Van Vranken Ave turn West on Seneca Street. House is on right. |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Laminate, Ceramic Tile |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-07-02 |
| Parcel Number: | 421500 39.35-3-27 |
| List Agent Key: | 20211012220352185770000000 |
| Construction Materials: | Aluminum Siding |
| Parking Total: | 3 |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Co List Office Key: | 20230417192014012834000000 |
| Co List Agent Key: | 20211012215456273637000000 |
| High School District: | Schenectady |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,518.0 |
| Buyer Agent Key: | 20211012214516649187000000 |
| Buyer Office Key: | 20211012214220018640000000 |
| Postal City: | Schenectady |
| Other Structures: | Shed(s) |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source: | CRS |
| Original List Price: | $275,000 |
| Possession: | At Closing |
| Cross Street: | Van Vranken Ave. |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-07-24 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source: | CRS |
| Bathrooms Total Decimal: | $2.00 |
| Property Detail Deed Restrictions: | No |
| Property Detail Enhanced Accessible Yn2: | No |
| Property Detail Survey Yn2: | No |
| Property Detail Family Room Yn (Units): | Neither Units |
| Property Detail Green Features Yn2: | No |
| Status Change Info Sold Price Sq Ft2: | $191.70 |
| Parcel Tax Hoa Total Taxes Description: | Estimated |
| Financial Details General Taxes: | $3,875.81 |
| Financial Details General Taxes Description: | Estimated |
| Financial Details School Taxes: | $1,818.05 |
| Financial Details School Taxes Description: | Estimated |
| Bath Levels Full Bath 1: | 1st |
| Bath Levels Full Bath 2: | 2nd |
| Separate Utilities Number Of Separate Electric Meters: | 2 |
| Separate Utilities Number Of Separate Gas Meters: | 2 |
| Unit Information Number Of Dryers: | 1 |
| Unit Information Number Of Refrigerators: | 3 |
| Unit Information Number Of Stoves: | 2 |
| Unit Information Number Of Washers: | 1 |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Unit Location Mf Unit 1: | 1 |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Lease Term Mf Unit 1: | None |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Total Rooms Mf Unit 1: | 5 |
| 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: | 2 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Occupant Type Mf Unit 2: | Vacant |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Total Rooms Mf Unit 2: | 5 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Total Bedrooms Mf Unit 2: | 2 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Total Full Baths Mf Unit 2: | 1 |
| Unit 1 Detail Occupant Type Unit 1: | Owner |
| Unit 1 Detail Kitchen Unit 1: | Eat In |
| Unit 1 Detail Total Rooms Unit 1: | 4 |
| Unit 1 Detail Total Bedrooms3: | 1 |
| Unit 1 Detail Bedrooms On 1st Floor: | 1 |
| Unit 1 Detail Full Baths 1st Floor: | 1 |
| Unit 1 Detail Kitchens 1st Floor: | 1 |
| Unit 1 Detail Living Rooms 1st Floor: | 1 |
| Unit 2 Detail Total Rooms Unit 2: | 5 |
| Unit 2 Detail Total Bedrooms4: | 2 |
| Unit 2 Detail Bedrooms On 2nd Floor2: | 2 |
| Unit 2 Detail Total Full Baths4: | 1 |
| Unit 2 Detail Full Baths 2nd Floor2: | 1 |
| Unit 2 Detail Kitchens 2nd Floor2: | 1 |
| Unit 2 Detail Living Rooms 2nd Floor2: | 1 |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Levels: | Two |
| Approval Status: | Yes |
| Photos - the contractual owner of the photos Photo Owner 3: | Broker |
| Unit 1 Owner Furnish Features: | Water, Sewer |
| Unit 2 Owner Furnish Features: | Water, Sewer |
| Separate Utilities: | Electric, Gas |
| Attic Features: | Full, Walk-Up |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Unit 1 Appliances: | Microwave, Range, Refrigerator |
| Unit 1 Amenities: | Bay Window(s) |
| Unit 2 Appliances: | Microwave, Range, Refrigerator |
| Duplex Type: | Up And Down |
| Unit 1 Includes: | Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Unit 2 Includes: | Bathroom, Kitchen, Refrigerator, Stove |
| Exterior Features: | Gas Grill |
Listing Courtesy of: eXp Realty
Listing Agent: Shannon McCarthy
518-858-8820
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