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271 FOREST AVE

AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
0
Baths
1,890 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$1,046 (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.$50,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$50,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,059

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Gas Station
CountyMontgomery
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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 · 0.8 mi
M
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy AcademyC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Amsterdam High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

271 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.

  • Newer 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 area1,890 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 271 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmsterdam 12010Montgomery County
Living areabigger than1,890 ft²58% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 ac63% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than197075% of homes72% of homes

About 271 Forest Ave

How big is 271 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY?

271 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY has 1,890 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 271 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY built?

271 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 271 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY?

271 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 271 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY compare to other homes in Amsterdam 12010?

Among the 9,302 homes in Amsterdam 12010, it is bigger than 58% of them (1,890 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1970 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 271 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY was $1,046. The county assessed it at $50,000.

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