Off market feb 2024 for $205K

$242,058

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,341/mo

•

1,160

sq ft

979 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

About this home

Charming 3-bedroom 2-bath Cape Cod home in a natural setting on a spacious double corner lot at the corner of New Scotland Rd and Cary Ave! Featuring classic hardwood floors throughout, solid mechanicals, and an attached garage which provides ample space for parking or storage and additional parking in the driveway. In addition to a bedroom and full bath, the first floor provides a natural flow from the living room to the kitchen, and ease of entertaining with pass through to the dining room, and access to a nice pressure treated deck overlooking the private rear yard and the adjacent double lot. The second-floor features two bedrooms including a large second floor master-suite with full bath, ample storage, and skylights. Convenient proximity to the Capital Hills Golf Course.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$209Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listing by James Lyman • Field Realty

•518-330-8360 (agent)

•jimlyman@fieldrealty.com (agent)

Bought with Patrick Keaton • Gabler Realty LLC

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•Source:Global MLS #202327820

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Redfin Estimate

$242,058

$37K since sold in February 2024$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 23.5% lower than the average sale price ($316K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$366,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,440 sq ft
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B
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SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$261,900
C
2 beds2 baths1,321 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$320,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,407 sq ft
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Listing by Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
SOLD OCT 20, 2026
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E
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Market trends in 12208, NY

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.0%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$320K

$6K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

5 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 979 New Scotland Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,358 (+1.3%)

$47,800 + $191,200

$239,000

2025

$6,280 (+1.5%)

$47,800 + $191,200

$239,000

2024

$6,189 (+10.4%)

$47,800 + $191,200

$239,000

2023

$5,609 (+1.5%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2022

$5,524 (+2.6%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2021

$5,384 (+27.4%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2020

$4,224 (+2.7%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2019

$4,114 (−1.9%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2018

$4,193 (−4.9%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2017

$4,411 (−2.9%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2016

$4,542 (+18.2%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2015

$3,844 (−1.9%)

$30,000 + $120,000

$150,000

2014

$3,919

$32,600 + $107,400

$140,000

Tax history for 979 New Scotland Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,358 (+1.3%)

$47,800 + $191,200

$239,000

2025

$6,280 (+1.5%)

$47,800 + $191,200

$239,000

2024

$6,189 (+10.4%)

$47,800 + $191,200

$239,000

2023

$5,609 (+1.5%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2022

$5,524 (+2.6%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2021

$5,384 (+27.4%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2020

$4,224 (+2.7%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2019

$4,114 (−1.9%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2018

$4,193 (−4.9%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2017

$4,411 (−2.9%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2016

$4,542 (+18.2%)

$30,000 + $110,000

$140,000

2015

$3,844 (−1.9%)

$30,000 + $120,000

$150,000

2014

$3,919

$32,600 + $107,400

$140,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

98 ft.

Lot depth

150 ft.

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,160

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Albany County

APN

010100A07500500030360000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Nov 13, 2026.

R-1L

CS-O

Single Family, Low-Density District

The purpose of the R-1L District is to provide for neighborhoods of low density, single-unit, principally detached dwellings on medium to large lots. Limited recreational, educational, and other neighborhood support uses are permitted.

Zone overlays

Combined Sewer Overlay District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage YN: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Attached, Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Bath Levels: Full Bath 1: 1st
Bath Levels: Full Bath 2: 2nd

Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First

Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First

Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First

Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First

Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: Second

Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Heated, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Laundry Features
Laundry Features: In Basement

Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Door Features: Atrium Door

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Pressure Treated Deck, Composite Deck, Deck, Front Porch
Roof: Asphalt
Exterior Features: Drive-Paved
Other Structures: Garage(s)

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Foundation Details: Block
Living Area: 1,160
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.33
Lot Size Square Feet: 14,374.8
Lot Size Dimensions: 97.5X150
Lot Features: Level, Private, Road Frontage, Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,598.65
Tax Annual Amount: $5,598.65

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Utility Information
Electric: 150 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
High School: Albany
School District: Albany

Location Information
Directions: Whitehall Rd to New Scotland Ave- go past the entrance to Capital Hills golf course and on your right hand side at the corner of Carey Ave and New Scotland Ave is #979

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,160
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Albany County
APN: 010100A07500500030360000000

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 13, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

New Scotland Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi

7/10

William S Hackett Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

5/10

Albany High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

3/10 Wind Factor

6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$230,000 – $279,000

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Home values near 979 New Scotland Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
972 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$339,180
969 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$288,289
975 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1174 Sq. Ft.	$241,191
971 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1928 Sq. Ft.	$287,710
986 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 930 Sq. Ft.	$250,692
970 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2538 Sq. Ft.	$401,801
967 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1208 Sq. Ft.	$281,097

Address	Redfin Estimate
976 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1525 Sq. Ft.	$344,304
991 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$314,420
973 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1744 Sq. Ft.	$280,837
977 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$311,276
978 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$318,949
982 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1498 Sq. Ft.	$294,524
985 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$292,774

Address	Redfin Estimate
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983 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1116 Sq. Ft.	$280,992
974 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1724 Sq. Ft.	$278,556
980 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1236 Sq. Ft.	$276,511
984 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1062 Sq. Ft.	$228,820
968 New Scotland Rd, Albany, NY 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1696 Sq. Ft.	$419,301
3 Hopi St, Albany, NY 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$331,958

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