79 Columbia St

Albany, NY 12210

$549,900
Price
5
Beds
3,204 Sq. Ft.
$172 / Sq. Ft.
3,204
Sq. Ft.
$172
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Don't miss out on this beautifully renovated four-unit investment property located in downtown Albany's Capitol District. 3/4 units left vacant so new owner can place tenants and/ or occupy. Ideal for investors or owner-occupants seeking strong upside the property features classic architectural character including high ceilings, original details, and abundant natural light throughout. The buildings four units are comprised of 1 2 bedroom/ 1 bathroom & 3 1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom full floor flats providing...Don't miss out on this beautifully renovated four-unit investment property located in downtown Albany's Capitol District. 3/4 units left vacant so new owner can place tenants and/ or occupy. Ideal for investors or owner-occupants seeking strong upside the property features classic architectural character including high ceilings, original details, and abundant natural light throughout. The buildings four units are comprised of 1 2 bedroom/ 1 bathroom & 3 1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom full floor flats providing a solid foundation for long-term rental strategy. Situated in a convenient downtown location, the property is within close proximity to N. Pearl Street's restaurants, shops & cafes, transportation, and neighborhood amenities, making it attractive for tenants and future appreciation/ resale value. Strong income-producing potential with the ability to increase rents and value through renovations and improved management. Seller is also open to subject to/ seller financing. Please, call listing agent for details.
  1. Listed by John Alund • Lincoln House Realty
    P: (518)-469-6238 C: (518)-469-6238 johnmalund@gmail.com

Property Details for 79 Columbia Street

Waterfront
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LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2026 03:19 PM

Property Details for 79 Columbia Street

StatusActive
MLS #202613904
Days on Market34
Taxes$8,858 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family / Quadruplex
Year Built1850
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF
CountyAlbany County
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Building Information for 79 Columbia Street

Stories-Residences4Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,742 SF

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Property Information for 79 Columbia Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Albany
  • Directions: Chapel Street to Columbia Street.
  • City: Albany
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12210
  • County Or Parish: Albany
  • Latitude: 42.65
  • Longitude: -73.75
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 6.000
  • Tax Block: 3
  • Parcel Number: 76.26-3-6
  • Tax Tract: 76.26
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,858.25
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: .00
School Information
  • School District: Albany
  • High School: Albany
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Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Type: MultiFamily
  • Property Type Label: MultiFamily
Lot Information
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3204.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Size Area: 0.04
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1742.4
Building Information
  • Living Area: 3204.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Other, None
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Basement: Apartment
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Heating: Yes
Room Information
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.00
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 4
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Total Bedrooms: 1
Unit 2
  • Unit Detail : Total Bedrooms: 1
Unit 3
  • Unit Detail : Total Bedrooms: 2
Unit 4
  • Unit Detail : Total Bedrooms: 1

Property History for 79 Columbia Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202613904

$549,900—
Nov 14, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1503723010

$405,000

+11.5% / yr

Nov 14, 2022

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202222683

$405,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2026

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202613904

$549,900
11/14/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1503723010

$405,000

+11.5% / yr

11/14/2022

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202222683

$405,000

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

Public Records for 79 Columbia Street

Taxable ValueLand$28,000Additions$158,600Total$186,600
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt4,260 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,204 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,056 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,848 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1850ZoningC3CountyALBANYAPN010100 76.26-3-6

Schools near 79 Columbia Street

This home is within Albany City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Arbor Hill Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
William S Hackett Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Albany High School
Public - 9 to 12
Edmund J O'neal Middle Of Excellence
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Arbor Hill Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

William S Hackett Middle School
Public6 to 8

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 79 Columbia Street, Albany, NY 12210

79 Columbia Street is a multi-family home for sale in Albany, NY 12210. This property was listed for sale on March 25, 2026 by Lincoln House Realty, it's currently listed at $549,900. It has been on the market for a total of 34 days and was last sold on November 14, 2022. This listing's school district is Albany City School District. Nearby schools include Arbor Hill Elementary School, William S Hackett Middle School and Albany High School. 79 Columbia Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,204 sqft multi-family home built in 1850.

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