79 Starr Avenue, Schenectady, NY, 12304
About This Home
Why rent when you can own this charming, move-in-ready, well-maintained home? Ideally located in a quiet friendly neighborhood yet close to stores, restaurants, and schools. Numerous updates, including Pella windows, Velux skylights, new tile flooring, updated kitchen, and a first floor study with vaulted ceiling. The deck off the primary bedroom, patio, and fenced yard offer ideal areas for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying the outdoors. All that's left is for you to move in.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Basement: None
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Den
- Level: First
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Window features: Skylight(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 941
Full Bathroom
- Level: First
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 941
- Total interior livable area: 941 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 421500 60.48158.1
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Lot size: 5,227 sqft
- Features: Level,Corner Lot,Landscaped
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street,Paved,Attached,Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- 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
No climate risk data available.
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Schenectady County and New York
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,061 | $12,732 |
| Home Insurance * | $88 | $1,056 |
| Property Taxes | $370 | $4,440 |
| Electricity | $246 | $2,954 |
| Total | $1,765 | $21,180 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | Listed for sale | $209,900 |
| 2026-07-09 | Pending sale | $209,900 |
| 2026-06-19 | Listed for sale | $209,900 |
| 2026-03-01 | Listing removed | $199,900 |
| 2026-02-19 | Price change | $199,900 |
| 2026-02-18 | Listed for sale | $219,900 |
| 2026-02-02 | Pending sale | $219,900 |
| 2025-12-03 | Listed for sale | $219,900 |
| 2020-05-13 | Sold | $113,402 |
| 2020-03-31 | Pending sale | $119,900 |
| 2020-02-13 | Listed for sale | $119,900 |
| 2013-03-12 | Listing removed | $116,700 |
| 2012-10-03 | Listed for sale | $116,700 |
| 2007-07-26 | Sold | $115,400 |
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