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78 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY, 12209

3beds
2baths
1,160sqft
$240,000
$207price/sqft
$1,820/moest. monthly cost
$72,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

OPEN HOUSE Sunday 11 to 1:00 PRICE REDUCED TO $230,000! Don't miss this exceptional opportunity at 78 Whitehall Road in Albany! This versatile 3+ bedroom, 2-bath home offers flexibility, updates, and a convenient location--making it an excellent choice for an owner-occupant, multi-generational household, or buyer looking for additional living space. A standout feature is the private in-law suite, offering a flexible space for extended family, guests, a home office, or additional living accommodations. The home offers comfortable living areas, spacious bedrooms, plenty of storage, and thoughtful updates throughout. Outside, you'll appreciate the 2-car garage and generous off-street parking, providing plenty of room for vehicles, guests, or additional storage. The property sits on approximately 0.17 acres in a convenient Albany location. Enjoy easy access to Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital, Albany Law School, Albany College of Pharmacy, SUNY Albany, shopping, restaurants, major highways, and downtown Albany. Whether you're looking for a home close to work and school or an investment with flexible living possibilities, this property offers tremendous value at its new price. Now offered at just $230,000! A significant price improvement makes this an opportunity you won't want to overlook. Schedule your showing today and see the possibilities at 78 Whitehall Road!

Getting Around

73
WalkingVery Walkable
39
TransitSome Transit
63
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
4/10
Albany High SchoolGrades 9-121.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year built: 1940

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Oven,Oven,Range,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
  • Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Basement

Basement

  • Level: Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Apartment,Finished,Full

Bedroom

  • Level: First

Bedroom

  • Level: First

Bedroom

  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • High Speed Internet,Built-in Features,Ceramic Tile Bath
  • Door features: French Doors
  • Window features: Double Pane Windows
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood
  • Fireplace features: Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 1,100
  • Finished area above ground: 1,160

Full Bathroom

  • Level: First

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Window Unit(s)

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,160
  • Total interior livable area: 1,160 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Level: First

Other

  • Level: First

Utility Room

  • Level: Basement

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 010100 75.68239
  • Zoning description: Single Residence
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Patio & porch: Other,Front Porch,Patio,Porch
  • Exterior features: Other
  • Fencing: Cross Fenced
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Other
  • Waterfront features: Other

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,405 sqft
  • Features: Other

Parking

  • Total spaces: 8
  • Parking features: Storage,Paved,Circular Driveway,Driveway
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 8
  • Covered spaces: 8
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
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 $1,213$14,556
Home Insurance *$110$1,320
Property Taxes $251$3,012
Electricity $246$2,954
Total$1,820$21,840
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$62,400/yr
40% on housing$54,600/yr
45% on housing$48,533/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

New York Property Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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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

$207This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 12209$168
Albany County$195

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 12209$185
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
2026-08-11Price change$230,000
2026-07-20Listed for sale$240,000
2025-09-14Listing removed$235,000
2025-08-06Listed for sale$235,000
2021-03-30Sold$170,000
2003-01-25Sold$74,900
2002-04-26Sold$30,000
1999-04-27Sold$71,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLisa Joy-Rupinski
BrokerageBicentennial Realty

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