826 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
$261,900
**LOCATION, VALUE & OPPORTUNITY!** Take a close look at the photos and imagine the possibilities in this classic 1955 brick ranch, ideally located in a well-established Albany neighborhood. Offering convenient one-floor living with 1,321 sq. ft. above grade, this solidly built home features 2 bedrooms, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen and a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace. Beneath the carpeting, hardwood floors are waiting to be uncovered and brought back to life. A fresh coat of paint and your personal touches could make an incredible difference!
The finished, heated basement adds approximately 900 sq. ft. with a family room, den, game room and second full bath, offering tremendous additional space and flexibility. Enjoy the enclosed porch, rear patio, level landscaped quarter-acre lot, detached 2-car garage and paved driveway.
Located on a bus line and just minutes from Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital, Buckingham Pond, downtown Albany, Route 85 and I-90.
Estate sale being sold as-is and priced with modernization in mind. Being offered at almost $50,000 under full market value.** Solid brick construction, generous space, a fantastic location and endless potential make this an exceptional opportunity for the buyer who can see what this home can become.
| Listing Id: | 202623271 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $249,900 |
| Close Price: | $261,900 |
| Close Date: | 2026-10-01 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,321 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $7,248 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 10,454.4 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.24 |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Albany |
| County Or Parish: | Albany |
| Subdivision Name: | Select One |
| Postal Code: | 12208 |
| Year Built: | 1955 |
| Appliances: | Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Washer/Dryer |
| List Agent Full Name: | Dawn M McCurdy |
| Buyer Agent Full Name: | Dawn M McCurdy |
| Cooling: | Wall Unit(s) |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Exterior Features: | Drive-Paved |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Patio, Porch, Enclosed |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry |
| State Or Province: | NY |
| Lot Features: | Landscaped, Level |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Estate |
| View: | None |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Utilities: | Cable Connected |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Rooms Total: | 11 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 80 X 131.6 |
| Electric: | 100 Amp Service, Fuses |
| Fencing: | None |
| High School: | Albany |
| Laundry Features: | In Basement, In Bathroom |
| Roof: | Asphalt |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.24 |
| Parking Features: | Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved, Driveway, Garage |
| Zoning: | Single Residence |
| Documents Change Timestamp: | 2026-08-05T14:11:38Z |
| Heating: | Natural Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water |
| Directions: | I-87 to Exit 1W, NY-85 south toward Slingerlands. Take the New Scotland Ave exit and head northeast. Property is on New Scotland Ave just past Whitehall Rd. |
| Fireplace Features: | Wood Burning, Living Room |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood |
| Garage Spaces: | 2.0 |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-08-05 |
| Parcel Number: | 010100 75.23-1-2 |
| List Agent Key: | 20211012220411740919000000 |
| Construction Materials: | Brick |
| Parking Total: | 6 |
| Water Source: | Public |
| High School District: | Albany |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 1,321.0 |
| Below Grade Finished Area: | 900.0 |
| Buyer Agent Key: | 20211012220411740919000000 |
| Buyer Office Key: | 20211012202607255251000000 |
| Postal City: | Albany |
| Other Structures: | Garage(s) |
| Listing Terms: | Cash |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source: | CRS |
| Property Condition: | Fixer |
| Original List Price: | $249,900 |
| Possession: | At Closing |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Pending Timestamp: | 2026-08-13 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source: | CRS |
| Buyer Agent Middle Name: | M |
| Bathrooms Total Decimal: | $2.00 |
| Contract Information List Price Sq Ft: | $189.17 |
| Contract Information Sold Price Sq Ft: | $198.26 |
| Contract Information List Price Acres: | $1,041,250.00 |
| Contract Information Sold Price Acres: | $1,091,250.00 |
| Property Detail Rooms Total, Rooms Total: | $8.00 |
| Property Detail Parking Yn: | Yes |
| Property Detail Deed Restrictions: | No |
| Property Detail Main Road Frontage: | $80.00 |
| Property Detail Enhanced Accessible Yn2: | No |
| Property Detail Green Features Yn2: | No |
| Parcel Tax Hoa Total Taxes Description: | Actual |
| Financial Details General Taxes: | $2,919.34 |
| Financial Details General Taxes Description: | Actual |
| Financial Details School Taxes: | $4,328.94 |
| Financial Details School Taxes Description: | Actual |
| Bath Levels Full Bath 1: | 1st |
| Bath Levels Full Bath 2: | 2nd |
| Rooms Full Bathroom Level: | First |
| Rooms Bedroom Level: | First |
| Rooms Other Room Level: | First |
| Rooms Dining Room Level: | First |
| Rooms Kitchen Level: | First |
| Rooms Living Room Level: | First |
| Property Detail Total Finished Area: | 2,221.0 |
| Levels: | One |
| Approval Status: | Yes |
| Photos - the contractual owner of the photos Photo Owner: | Broker |
| Rooms: | Family Room, Other Room, Game Room, Full Bathroom, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom |
| Attic Features: | Hatch |
| Dining Room Type: | Formal Dining Room |
| Kitchen Features: | Eat-in Kitchen |
| Architectural Style: | Ranch |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Exterior Features: | Drive-Paved, Lighting |
Listing Courtesy of: Miranda Real Estate Group Inc
Listing Agent: Dawn M McCurdy
518-441-3538
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