281 Sherman St

Albany, NY 12206

$159,999
Price
6
Beds
2,290 Sq. Ft.
$70 / Sq. Ft.
2,290
Sq. Ft.
$70
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Located in the heart of Albany, this solid 2 family is perfect for new investors or someone looking to add to their portfolio. Each spacious unit has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath and offers many opportunities for updates. Don't miss the chance to make this investment yours and increase it's value!Located in the heart of Albany, this solid 2 family is perfect for new investors or someone looking to add to their portfolio. Each spacious unit has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath and offers many opportunities for updates. Don't miss the chance to make this investment yours and increase it's value!
  1. Listed by Stephen M McCormick • Tier One Real Estate Pros LLC
    P: (518)-698-6321 C: (518)-698-6321 theREIpros518@gmail.com

Property Details for 281 Sherman Street

Architectural Style
Traditional
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/02/2026 04:09 PM

Property Details for 281 Sherman Street

StatusActive
MLS #202611678
Days on Market25
Taxes$2,629 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family / Duplex
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
CountyAlbany County
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Location

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Building Information for 281 Sherman Street

Stories-Residences2Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF

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$999 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$780

Property Taxes

$219

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 281 Sherman Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Albany
  • Directions: Off of N. Lake Ave
  • City: Albany
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12206
  • County Or Parish: Albany
  • Latitude: 42.66
  • Longitude: -73.77
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 40.000
  • Tax Block: 3
  • Parcel Number: 010100 65.55-3-40
  • Tax Tract: 65.55
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,629.31
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: .00
School Information
  • School District: Albany
  • High School: Albany
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Type: MultiFamily
  • Property Type Label: MultiFamily
Lot Information
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2290.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1145.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Area: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1742.4
Building Information
  • Living Area: 2290.0
  • Duplex Type : Up And Down: Yes
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: None
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Basement: Full
  • Construction Materials: Other, Brick
  • Heating: Yes
Room Information
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit Detail : Total Full Baths: 1
Unit 2
  • Unit Detail : Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit Detail : Total Full Baths: 1

Property History for 281 Sherman Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202611678

$159,999—
Oct 30, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922237617

$125,000

+10.0% / yr

Oct 21, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #322513838

$33,000

+1.5% / yr

May 6, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #236684368

$30,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/05/2026

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202611678

$159,999
10/30/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922237617

$125,000

+10.0% / yr

10/21/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #322513838

$33,000

+1.5% / yr

05/06/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #236684368

$30,000

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

Public Records for 281 Sherman Street

Taxable ValueLand$22,800Additions$91,200Total$114,000
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,290 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,290 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,750 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900ZoningR2ACountyALBANYAPN010100 65.55-3-40

Schools near 281 Sherman Street

This home is within Albany City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
Public - PK to 5
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Public - 6 to 12
Albany High School
Public - 9 to 12
Edmund J O'neal Middle Of Excellence
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy
PublicPK to 5

Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Public6 to 12

Albany High School
Public9 to 12

Edmund J O'neal Middle Of Excellence
Public6 to 8

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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More information about 281 Sherman Street, Albany, NY 12206

281 Sherman Street is a multi-family home for sale in Albany, NY 12206. This property was listed for sale on February 5, 2026 by Tier One Real Estate Pros LLC, it's currently listed at $159,999. It has been on the market for a total of 25 days and was last sold on October 30, 2025. This listing's school district is Albany City School District. Nearby schools include Philip J Schuyler Achievement Academy, Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School and Albany High School. 281 Sherman Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, 2,290 sqft multi-family home built in 1926.

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