261 Donald Avenue

Closed 10/7/26
Closed 10/7/26
04-261 Donald Ave-4
Sold
Last Sold Price
$265,000
3 beds2 baths1,296 sqft

261 Donald Ave,Ā Schenectady, NYĀ 12304

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.07 acresLot Size
1975Year Built
$204/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Open House Sunday - 8/23 from 1-3PM. Welcome home to 261 Donald Avenue, a charming move in ready 3 BR, 1.5 BA Colonial style home offering comfortable living in a convenient Schenectady location. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with plenty of space to settle in and make your own, along with a full basement offering plenty of additional storage. Step outside onto the back deck overlooking the private backyard backed by woods, creating a peaceful setting with added privacy and a great space...Open House Sunday - 8/23 from 1-3PM. Welcome home to 261 Donald Avenue, a charming move in ready 3 BR, 1.5 BA Colonial style home offering comfortable living in a convenient Schenectady location. Inside, you'll find a functional layout with plenty of space to settle in and make your own, along with a full basement offering plenty of additional storage. Step outside onto the back deck overlooking the private backyard backed by woods, creating a peaceful setting with added privacy and a great space to relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoors. Located just minutes from Central Park and its beautiful Rose Garden, as well as nearby shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, this home offers a wonderful combination of everyday convenience and a tucked-away feel. Come see all that 261 Donald Avenue has to offer!
Listing closed: 10/07/2026 12:00 AM ā€¢ Source: GLOBAL MLS, MLS#: 202624436
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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 261 Donald Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,831 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Schenectady County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Parking Total: 2.00

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1975
  • Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Schenectady
  • Directions: Route 7 to Golf Rd to Ward Ave to Donald Ave
  • City: Schenectady
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12304
  • County Or Parish: Schenectady
  • Latitude: 42.79
  • Longitude: -73.91
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 18.000
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Parcel Number: 421500 50.70-1-18
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: .00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
School Information
  • School District: Schenectady
  • High School: Schenectady
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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: Wooded, Negotiable, Cleared, Landscaped
  • Year Built: 1975
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1296.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3049.2
Building Information
  • Living Area: 1296.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Connected

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Window Features: Screens, Shutters, Curtain Rods, Double Pane Windows
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Exterior Features: Drive-Paved, Lighting
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Paddle Fan, Ceramic Tile Bath, Chair Rail, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Electric: 150 Amp Service
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Attic Features : Hatch: Yes
  • Dining Room Type : Combined DRLR: Yes

Room Information

Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Half Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Full Bathroom
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.10
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features : Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Room 1
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 2
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 3
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 4
  • RoomType: Half Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 5
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 6
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 7
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 8
  • RoomType: Full Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: Second

Unit Information

Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Kitchen: True

Property History for 261 Donald Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 7, 2026

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202624436

$265,000ā€”
Aug 28, 2026

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202624436

ā€”
Aug 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202624436

$275,000ā€”
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/07/2026

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202624436

$265,000
08/28/2026

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202624436

ā€”
08/20/2026

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202624436

$275,000

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

Public records

261 Donald Avenue

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,296 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,296 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

3,090 SqFt

Schools near 261 Donald Avenue

This home is within Schenectady City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Paige Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Central Park International Magnet School
Public - 6 to 8
Schenectady High School
Public - 9 to 12
Tree of Life Christian Academy
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Paige Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Central Park International Magnet School
Public6 to 8

Schenectady High School
Public9 to 12

Tree of Life Christian Academy
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 261 Donald Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304
$265,000
3
2
1,296
3,049
259 Donald Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304
$60,000
3
1.5
1,296
3,120
265 Donald Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304
$110,300
4
1,296
3,090
251 Donald Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304
ā€“
3
1.5
1,512
3,120
273 Donald Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304
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3
1.5
1,296
3,060
245 Donald Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12304
$222,000
3
1.5
1,296
3,150

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