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Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
2,613 sq ftLot Size
$87Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listing by Paul Friello• Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
•518-424-3728 (agent)
•paul.friello@coldwellbankerprime.com (agent)
Listing by William Lane• Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Don't miss out on this great 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom house centrally located right on Remsen! Currently used as a single family home and rented out at $1300 a month, but it is zoned as mixed use, so it could be easily converted into a 2 family or small business. Ample parking available with the Cohoes pubic lot next door. Floor plan allows for many possibilities. Newer roof, sky lights, furnace water heater, and electrical already taken care of! This is an AS-IS property. Property is sold via an assignment of contract. Good Condition. Great opportunity! Listing agent has vested interest in the LLC that represents the property.
Global MLS #201719973
Mar 16, 2018
Sold
$38,000
$23/sq ft
Feb 16, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 5, 2018
Price Changed
$49,900
$30/sq ft
Nov 28, 2017
Price Changed
$54,500
$33/sq ft
Oct 7, 2017
Listed
$64,900
$39/sq ft
HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO LIVE IN THE HEART OF THE COHOES DOWNTOWN REVIVAL. SMALL SINGLE STORY HOME ON THE BUSY MAIN STREET OF COHOES. SECOND AWAY FROM 787, MOHAWK AND HUDSON RIVER AND THE BIKE PATH. THIS HOME APPEARS TO BE READY TO MOVE IN AND ENJOY THE COMFORT OF BEING CLOSE TO IT ALL. CALL TODAY FOR YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING. Fair Condition
Global MLS #28118083
Feb 17, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Aug 27, 2008
Listed
$150,900
$91/sq ft
Global MLS #28111631
Jul 31, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jun 5, 2008
Listed
$154,900
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 1999
Sold
$32,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,374
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2025
$2,374 (−27.9%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2024
$3,294 (+41.4%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2023
$2,330 (−0.5%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2022
$2,343 (−2.7%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2021
$2,407 (+1.8%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2020
$2,365 (+48.6%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2019
$1,592 (+1.5%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2018
$1,568 (+3.0%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2017
$1,522
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2016
$1,523 (−2.2%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2015
$1,558 (+1.7%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2014
$1,532
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
Tax history for 197 Remsen St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,374
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2025
$2,374 (−27.9%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2024
$3,294 (+41.4%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2023
$2,330 (−0.5%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2022
$2,343 (−2.7%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2021
$2,407 (+1.8%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2020
$2,365 (+48.6%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2019
$1,592 (+1.5%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2018
$1,568 (+3.0%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2017
$1,522
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2016
$1,523 (−2.2%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2015
$1,558 (+1.7%)
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
2014
$1,532
$6,200 + $36,800
$43,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
25 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
2,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,606
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Albany County
APN
010300A01006700020220000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 14, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking Total: 1
Parking Features: Other
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Bath Levels: Full Bath 1: 1st
Bath Levels: Full Bath 2: 1st
Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Full Bathroom
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Type: Full Bathroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partial
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 8
Flooring: Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck
Roof: Asphalt
Fencing: Wood, Back Yard
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 1,660
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.06
Lot Size Square Feet: 2,613.6
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,701
Tax Annual Amount: $2,701
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District: Cohoes
Location Information
Directions: Columbia St to Remsen St
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,606
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Albany County
APN: 010300A01006700020220000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Abram Lansing School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Cohoes Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Cohoes High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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, 17 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
3.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$138,000 – $167,000
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