Last Sold Price
3 beds1,776 sqft$197/sqft
487 Giffords Church Rd, Rotterdam, NY 12306

Description

Price reduced $25,000 on this one of a kind Adirondack style retreat in the heart of Rotterdam ( Schalmont schools). Huge wraparound porch leads to a large Great room with wood vaulted ceiling and woodburning fireplace. Recent updates include 4 year old roof and septic system, wood framed Anderson thermopane windows, High efficiency gas hot air furnace & gas hot water heater. Features outside wet bar and inground pool for your entertaining needs. Also includes oversized barn/garage, shed and small...Price reduced $25,000 on this one of a kind Adirondack style retreat in the heart of Rotterdam ( Schalmont schools). Huge wraparound porch leads to a large Great room with wood vaulted ceiling and woodburning fireplace. Recent updates include 4 year old roof and septic system, wood framed Anderson thermopane windows, High efficiency gas hot air furnace & gas hot water heater. Features outside wet bar and inground pool for your entertaining needs. Also includes oversized barn/garage, shed and small log cabin. Over 1/2 acre sized lot. Central air too!
LISTING CLOSED: 11/07/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by James Caputo • Newcomb Realty Group LLC
    P: (518) 573-0362 C: (518) 573-0362 jcaputo2@nycap.rr.com

Property Details for 487 Giffords Church Road

Status
MLS #
202424051
Days on Market
27
Taxes
$7,405 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Waterfront
No
Parking Total
10.00

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$305,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

103.6%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Newcomb Realty Group LLC

Sold By Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc

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Building Information for 487 Giffords Church Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.57 AC / 24,829 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,396 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,778

Property Taxes

$617

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 487 Giffords Church Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Rotterdam
  • Directions: Guilderland Ave. to Giffords Church, house is on the left
  • City: Rotterdam
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12306
  • County Or Parish: Schenectady
  • Latitude: 42.76
  • Longitude: -73.99
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • Tax Block: 4
  • Parcel Number: 422800 70.6-4-6
  • Tax Tract: 70.6
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,405.00
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Detached
School Information
  • School District: Schalmont
  • Elementary School: Jefferson ES
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Other, Private, Road Frontage, Wooded, Cleared
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 97 x 250
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1776.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Size Area: 0.57
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 24829.2
Building Information
  • Living Area: 1776.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Window Features: Wood Frames, Double Pane Windows
  • Pool: In Ground
  • Patio And Porch Features: Side Porch, Wrap Around, Front Porch
  • Other Structures: Pool House, Shed(s), Barn(s)
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Lighting, Outdoor Bar
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Paddle Fan, Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Electric: 150 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial, Sump Pump
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Attic Features : Hatch: Yes
  • Dining Room Type : Combined DRLR: Yes
  • Dining Room Type : Dining Area: Yes
  • Dining Room Type : Great Room: Yes
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Room Type: Great Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Bedroom
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.00
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features : Country Kitchen: Yes
Room 1
  • RoomType: Great Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 2
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 3
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 4
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 5
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 6
  • RoomType: Full Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 7
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 8
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Kitchen: True
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 487 Giffords Church Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 7, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544945414

$350,000

+11.1% / yr

Nov 7, 2024

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202424051

$349,900
Sep 25, 2024

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202424051

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/07/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1544945414

$350,000

+11.1% / yr

11/07/2024

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202424051

$349,900
09/25/2024

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202424051

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

Public Records for 487 Giffords Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$41,800Additions$182,900Total$224,700
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,776 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,776 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,829 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated2000ZoningA-1CountySCHENECTADYAPN422800 70.6-4-6Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 487 Giffords Church Road

This home is within Schalmont Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Jefferson Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Schalmont Middle School
Public5 to 8

Schalmont High School
Public9 to 12

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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