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865 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208

9beds
7baths
5,298sqft
$499,900
$94price/sqft
$4,307/moest. monthly cost
$172,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located near the former College of Saint Rose campus, this Albany multi-family property presents a solid opportunity with strong rental potential. The building includes 5 one-bedroom apartments and 2 two-bedroom apartments, offering a desirable apartment mix for steady income. While the property could benefit from some light updates, it provides excellent upside for investors. Features include hardwood floors throughout the first and second levels, a rear garage, and 4 off-street parking spaces. The property is in good overall condition--an excellent value-add opportunity with long-term potential.

Getting Around

85
WalkingVery Walkable
58
TransitGood Transit
67
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
4/10
Albany High SchoolGrades 9-120.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Roof: Rubber,Asbestos Shingle
  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Clapboard,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family,Apartment

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 9
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Full bathrooms: 7

Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl,Hardwood
  • Finished area below ground: 2,124
  • Finished area above ground: 5,298

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard,Radiant,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 5,298
  • Total interior livable area: 5,298 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 010100 65.61426
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Special condition: Other

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch
  • Exterior features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Off Street,Detached,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 4
  • Covered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Lightning
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters in Albany County and New York

Flood
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,527$30,324
Home Insurance *$197$2,364
Property Taxes $708$8,496
Electricity $875$10,506
Total$4,307$51,684
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$147,668/yr
40% on housing$129,210/yr
45% on housing$114,853/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: -5.7%
-5.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -4.0%
-4.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$94This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 12208$179
Albany County$195

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 12208$197
Albany County$223

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-07Price change$599,900
2026-03-27Listed for sale$679,900
2021-01-12Sold$440,000
2020-09-08Contingent$459,000
2020-07-29Pending sale$459,000
2020-07-02Listing removed$700
2020-06-30Listed for rent$700
2020-06-23Listed for sale$459,000
2020-04-01Listing removed$459,000
2020-03-07Price change$459,000
2020-02-17Listing removed$725
2020-02-08Listed for rent$725
2019-12-15Pending sale$500,000
2019-11-04Listed for sale$500,000
2019-10-08Listing removed$1,000
2019-08-09Listed for rent$1,000
2019-01-30Listing removed$700
2018-11-09Listed for rent$700
2018-08-01Listing removed$1,000
2018-07-22Listed for rent$1,000
2017-08-21Listing removed$925
2017-08-04Listed for rent$925

For Sale by Agent

AgentPhilip W Wagner
BrokerageWagner Real Estate Group

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