286 Second Ave

1,276 Sq. Ft.
$196 / Sq. Ft.
1,276
Sq. Ft.
$196
per Sq. Ft.

Description

What a fantastic opportunity to own this bright and updated 4-bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the heart of Albany. This property sits on a corner lot of a dead end street and offers a 1 car attached garage with storage above! Enjoy the charm of the gleaming hardwood floors, a clean and modern feel throughout, and an abundance of natural light. Step outside to a large, fully fenced backyard-ideal for gatherings, pets, and privacy. Don't miss this move-in ready home full of potential!What a fantastic opportunity to own this bright and updated 4-bedroom, 1.5 bath home in the heart of Albany. This property sits on a corner lot of a dead end street and offers a 1 car attached garage with storage above! Enjoy the charm of the gleaming hardwood floors, a clean and modern feel throughout, and an abundance of natural light. Step outside to a large, fully fenced backyard-ideal for gatherings, pets, and privacy. Don't miss this move-in ready home full of potential!
  1. Listed by Mark J Goodall • Core Real Estate Team
    P: (518)-577-8039 C: (518)-577-8039 mark@coreteamny.com

Property Details for 286 Second Avenue

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City
Architectural Style
Traditional
Zoning
Single Residence
Waterfront
No
Parking Total
1.00
LISTING UPDATED: 08/29/2025 01:14 PM

Property Details for 286 Second Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #202520061
Days on Market4
Taxes$3,808 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1925
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF
CountyAlbany County

Location

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Sold By REMAX Solutions

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Building Information for 286 Second Avenue

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,536 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,218

Property Taxes

$317

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 286 Second Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Albany
  • Directions: 787 to Second Ave, Turn right, on corner of Second Ave & O'Connell St
  • City: Albany
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12209
  • County Or Parish: Albany
  • Latitude: 42.64
  • Longitude: -73.77
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 23.000
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Parcel Number: 010100 76.70-1-23
  • Tax Tract: 76.70
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,808.46
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: 1.00
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Attached
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, Corner Lot, Landscaped
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 25x93
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1276.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Area: 0.05
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2178.0
Building Information
  • Living Area: 1276.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Fencing: Wood, Back Yard
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Built-in Features
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Attic Features : Hatch: Yes
  • Dining Room Type : Formal Dining Room: Yes
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Room Type: Foyer, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Half Bathroom, Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Basement
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 1.10
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features : Built-in Features: Yes
  • Kitchen Features : Modern Kitchen: Yes
Room 1
  • RoomType: Foyer
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 2
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 3
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 4
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 5
  • RoomType: Half Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 6
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 7
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 8
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 9
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 10
  • RoomType: Full Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 11
  • RoomType: Basement
  • RoomLevel: Basement
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Kitchen: True

Property History for 286 Second Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 29, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916567890

$250,000

+22.1% / yr

Aug 29, 2025

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202520061

$250,000—
Jun 24, 2025

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202520061

—
Jun 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202520061

$224,900—
Aug 22, 2016

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #201606558

$40,000—
Jul 1, 2016

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #201606558

—
Jun 28, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580999932

$40,000—
Apr 8, 2016

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #201606558

$49,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/29/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1916567890

$250,000

+22.1% / yr

08/29/2025

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202520061

$250,000
06/24/2025

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202520061

—
06/20/2025

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #202520061

$224,900
08/22/2016

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #201606558

$40,000
07/01/2016

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #201606558

—
06/28/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #580999932

$40,000
04/08/2016

Listed (Active)

GLOBAL MLS #201606558

$49,900

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

Public Records for 286 Second Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$35,600Additions$142,400Total$178,000
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,276 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,276 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,325 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningR2ACountyALBANYAPN010100 76.70-1-23

Schools near 286 Second Avenue

This home is within Albany City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Delaware Community School
PublicPK to 5

William S Hackett Middle School
Public6 to 8

Albany 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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