Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2 baths1,798 sqft

1171 Ruffner Rd, Niskayuna, NY 12309

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.7 acresLot Size
1956Year Built
$184/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled in one of Niskayuna's most desirable neighborhoods, 1171 Ruffner Road presents a rare opportunity for buyers with vision. This home is in need of significant updating and renovation, but its solid construction, great layout, and exceptional location make it well worth the investment. Whether you're looking to restore its original charm or create your dream home from the ground up, the possibilities here are truly endless. The true showpiece of this property lies just beyond the back door....Nestled in one of Niskayuna's most desirable neighborhoods, 1171 Ruffner Road presents a rare opportunity for buyers with vision. This home is in need of significant updating and renovation, but its solid construction, great layout, and exceptional location make it well worth the investment. Whether you're looking to restore its original charm or create your dream home from the ground up, the possibilities here are truly endless. The true showpiece of this property lies just beyond the back door. Lovingly cultivated over the past 30+ years, the backyard is a breathtaking botanical retreat that reflects decades of passion and dedication. Mature flowering gardens, fruit-bearing trees, and thoughtfully placed plantings create a peaceful, ever-changing landscape that simply cannot be replicated overnight. Every season brings new colors, blooms, and harvests, making this an extraordinary setting for gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a private outdoor sanctuary. Properties offering this combination of incredible potential, a premier Niskayuna location, and such a remarkable landscape are few and far between. Bring your contractor, your imagination, and your vision--this is your chance to transform a home with amazing bones into something truly spectacular while preserving one of the area's most cherished gardens.
Listing closed: 10/05/2026 12:00 AM • Source: GLOBAL MLS, MLS#: 202621940
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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1171 Ruffner Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $8,703 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Parking Total: 5.00

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.70 AC / 30,492 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Niskayuna
  • Directions: Take a left onto Ruffner Rd from Rosendale Rd. Property will be on your left about .5 miles GPS
  • City: Niskayuna
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12309
  • County Or Parish: Schenectady
  • Latitude: 42.80
  • Longitude: -73.88
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 81.000
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Parcel Number: 422400 50.11-2-81
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved, Attached, Driveway
School Information
  • School District: Niskayuna
  • High School: Niskayuna
  • Elementary School: Rosendale
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Property

Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Garden
  • Year Built: 1956
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1798.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Size Area: 0.7
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 30492.0
Building Information
  • Living Area: 1798.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened, Porch
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement: Full, Heated, Walk-Out Access
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Dining Room Type : Formal Dining Room: Yes

Room Information

Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Room Type: Foyer, Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
Room 1
  • RoomType: Foyer
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 2
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 3
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 4
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 5
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 6
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 7
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomLevel: First

Unit Information

Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Kitchen: True

Property History for 1171 Ruffner Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2026

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202621940

$330,000—
Aug 4, 2026

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202621940

—
Jul 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202621940

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2026

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202621940

$330,000
08/04/2026

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202621940

—
07/14/2026

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202621940

$325,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1171 Ruffner Road

Taxable Value

Land

$53,900

Additions

$201,100
Total$255,000

Tax Record

2026

$11,732 ($978 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,798 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,798 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

30,492 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1956

Year Renovated

1956

Zoning

R1

County

SCHENECTADY

APN

422400 50.11-2-81

Schools near 1171 Ruffner Road

This home is within Niskayuna Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Rosendale School
PublicK to 5

Iroquois Middle School
Public5 to 8

Van Antwerp Middle School
Public6 to 8

Niskayuna High School
Public9 to 12

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