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259 FOREST AVE

AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
6
Beds
2
Baths
1,938 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,154 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$60,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$60,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$177,353

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyMontgomery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.96
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 324 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and CommunicationsC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Amsterdam High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Amsterdam City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12010These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,758
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.230 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,310
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$76,860
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

259 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Montgomery County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Amsterdam 12010
  • Older than 75% of homes in Amsterdam 12010

How it measures up in Amsterdam 12010

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Amsterdam 12010.

Living area1,938 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 259 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmsterdam 12010Montgomery County
Living areabigger than1,938 ft²60% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac68% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than190025% of homes31% of homes

About 259 Forest Ave

When did 259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY last sell?

259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY last sold on Dec 11, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY?

259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,938 square feet of living space and a 0.96-acre lot.

When was 259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY built?

259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY?

259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY is assigned to Marie Curie Institute of Engineering and Communications (elementary), rated C+; Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy (middle), rated C-; Amsterdam High School (high), rated D. All sit in Amsterdam City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY compare to other homes in Amsterdam 12010?

Among the 9,302 homes in Amsterdam 12010, it is bigger than 60% of them (1,938 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.96 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1900 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY was $1,154. The county assessed it at $60,300.

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