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Last sold for $215,000 on Jun 15, 2026

79 ALEXANDER ST

ALBANY, NY 12202
0
Baths
1,716 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.
2,046 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Jun 15, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$148,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$141,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$148,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$155,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
79
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyALBANY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Giffen Memorial Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Albany High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Albany City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12202These 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.155
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,400
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,105 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,596
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,366
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 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

79 Alexander St 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Albany County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Albany County

How it measures up in Albany 12202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Albany 12202.

Living area1,716 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,840 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size2,046 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,047 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 79 Alexander St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth EndAlbany 12202Albany County
Living areabigger than1,716 ft²41% of homes45% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,046 ft²57% of homes50% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than191076% of homes60% of homes14% of homes

About 79 Alexander St

When did 79 Alexander St, Albany, NY last sell?

79 Alexander St, Albany, NY last sold on Jun 15, 2026 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Alexander St, Albany, NY?

79 Alexander St, Albany, NY has 1,716 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 79 Alexander St, Albany, NY built?

79 Alexander St, Albany, NY was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Alexander St, Albany, NY?

79 Alexander St, Albany, NY is assigned to Giffen Memorial Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School (middle), rated D+; Albany High School (high), rated D. All sit in Albany City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Alexander St, Albany, NY compare to other homes in Albany 12202?

Among the 2,032 homes in Albany 12202, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,716 ft² against a typical 1,840 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (2,046 ft² against a typical 2,047 ft²) and it is newer than 60% of them (1910 against a typical 1900). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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