879 Mercer St

Albany, NY 12208

$289,900
Price
3
Beds
1,550 Sq. Ft.
$187 / Sq. Ft.
1,550
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$187
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Description

Meet Mercy. If you're the lucky buyer that gets to call Mercy home you'll be walking distance to your morning coffee at Dunkin' Donuts, brunch at Café, Madison, dinner at Kismet or Curry House, drinks at Juniors or Madison Pourhouse, the grocery store, Madison Theater and so much more. Or you stay in and start making your own memories with Mercy. With the large, updated kitchen, formal dining room, welcoming living room with a fireplace, the side porch and half bathroom on the first floor Mercy is...Meet Mercy. If you're the lucky buyer that gets to call Mercy home you'll be walking distance to your morning coffee at Dunkin' Donuts, brunch at Café, Madison, dinner at Kismet or Curry House, drinks at Juniors or Madison Pourhouse, the grocery store, Madison Theater and so much more. Or you stay in and start making your own memories with Mercy. With the large, updated kitchen, formal dining room, welcoming living room with a fireplace, the side porch and half bathroom on the first floor Mercy is a perfect place to entertain your friends and family. Mercy also offers a renovated full bath and three large bedrooms upstairs with tons of closet space along with a bonus room that could be used as an office, playroom, studio, or for additional storage. With her gleaming, wood floors, newer roof, high efficiency heat and hot water system, and her large yard, you'll be begging for mercy to be yours! Showings start 10/31!
  1. Listed by Rebecca L Cavalieri • Gabler Realty, LLC
    P: (518)-210-4916 C: (518)-210-4916 Rebecca@GablerRealty.com

Property Details for 879 Mercer Street

Architectural Style
Colonial
Waterfront
No
Parking Total
6.00
LISTING UPDATED: 11/13/2025 11:31 AM

Property Details for 879 Mercer Street

StatusActive
MLS #202528732
Days on Market44
Taxes$6,167 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1913
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyAlbany County

Location

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Building Information for 879 Mercer Street

Stories-Year Built1913Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,946 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,432

Property Taxes

$514

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 879 Mercer Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Albany
  • Directions: Western Ave to Marion Ave, left on Mercer St, house is on the left
  • City: Albany
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12208
  • County Or Parish: Albany
  • Latitude: 42.66
  • Longitude: -73.79
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 54.000
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Parcel Number: 010100 64.66-2-54
  • Tax Tract: 64.66
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,167.00
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: .00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved, Driveway
School Information
  • School District: Albany
  • High School: Albany
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Year Built: 1913
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1550.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.0
Building Information
  • Living Area: 1550.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Side Porch, Covered
  • Exterior Features: Drive-Paved, Lighting
  • Fencing: Wood, Back Yard, Chain Link, Partial, Privacy
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement: Full
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Dining Room Type : Formal Dining Room: Yes
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Room Type: Foyer, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Half Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Bedroom, Office
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.10
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features : Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Features : Modern Kitchen: Yes
Room 1
  • RoomType: Foyer
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 2
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 3
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 4
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 5
  • RoomType: Half Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 6
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 7
  • RoomType: Full Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 8
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 9
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 10
  • RoomType: Office
  • RoomLevel: Second
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Kitchen: True

Property History for 879 Mercer Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 30, 2025

Price Change

GLOBAL MLS #202528732

$299,900—
Oct 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202528732

$289,900—
Dec 19, 2008

Expired

GLOBAL MLS #28112724

—
Jun 19, 2008

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #28112724

$179,900—
Dec 12, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #236695871

$97,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/30/2025

Price Change

GLOBAL MLS #202528732

$299,900
10/30/2025

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202528732

$289,900
12/19/2008

Expired

GLOBAL MLS #28112724

—
06/19/2008

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #28112724

$179,900
12/12/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #236695871

$97,500

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

Public Records for 879 Mercer Street

Taxable ValueLand$48,000Additions$192,000Total$240,000
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,550 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,325 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1913ZoningR1BCountyALBANYAPN010100 64.66-2-54Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 879 Mercer Street

This home is within Albany City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pine Hills Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Public - 6 to 12
Albany High School
Public - 9 to 12
Albany School Of Humanities
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Pine Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School
Public6 to 12

Albany High School
Public9 to 12

Albany School Of Humanities
PublicPK to 5

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More information about 879 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208

879 Mercer Street is a single family home for sale in Albany, NY 12208. This property was listed for sale on October 30, 2025 by Gabler Realty, LLC, it's currently listed at $289,900. It has been on the market for a total of 44 days and was last sold on December 12, 2006. This listing's school district is Albany City School District. Nearby schools include Pine Hills Elementary School, Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School and Albany High School. 879 Mercer Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,550 sqft single family home built in 1913.

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