Welcome to 1162 Forest Rd, a beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow offering comfort, efficiency, and room to grow. The partially finished attic presents an excellent opportunity to create one or two additional bedrooms, a walk-in closet, home office, or even a second bathroom--allowing you to customize the space to fit your needs. Designed with efficiency in mind, the home features closed-cell spray foam insulation to help reduce energy costs, along with a modern, high-efficiency water heater. All appliances are included, making this a truly move-in-ready opportunity. Conveniently located near an elementary school, middle school, neighborhood park, public transportation, shopping, and dining, this home also offers easy access to downtown Schenectady and is just approximately 20 minutes from Albany. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for a home with future expansion potential, 1162 Forest Rd is one you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today!
Listing by York Residential and Commercial Real Estate Services LLC
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Pleasant Valley School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
2/10
Schenectady High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
3/10
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About Mont
Pleasant
Mont Pleasant, located between Central Park and the Mohawk River, is a residential and institutional Schenectady neighborhood with hillside streets and a campus-edge feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the Union Street corridor near Nott Terrace, where corner delis, small eateries, and everyday storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Union College and the Nott Memorial lend a collegiate architectural note, while nearby Proctors and the GE Plot add cultural and historic texture. Housing reads as a mix of early-20th-century two-families, compact colonials, and brick apartment buildings. Side streets climb and curve, creating pocket views and a quieter cadence away from the main routes. Parks and trails nearby keep the landscape present in daily routines.
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Offer insights
1162 Forest Rd · $229,900
$235K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $235K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
29 days
The average home goes pending in 7 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.5%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Nine total rooms
Foyer
Living room
Dining room
Full bathroom (first floor)
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the first floor
One bedroom on the second floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (first floor)
Kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Steam heating
Exterior features
Chain link fencing
Paved driveway
Garden
Home design
Single family residence
Vinyl siding
Parking
Detached garage
Driveway parking
Total of 4 parking spaces (2 garage spaces)
Construction
Vinyl siding construction
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This is a Fannie Mae "HOMEPATH.COM" property, purchase with as little as 3% down. Large modern kitchen with tiled floor, 1st floor has wood floors and expanded 1st flr bdrm, expanded 2nd flr bdrm with walk-in closet, fenced yard with detached 2 car garage, newer roof, many newer windows, enclosed front porch. Convenient location. This house will make a wonderful home for a growing family or a retired couple, bright and sunny rooms. EZ 2C anytime. Fair Condition
Global MLS #201111009
Jul 15, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2011
Listed
$57,500
$38/sq ft
Global MLS #201012661
Jun 9, 2010
Listing Removed
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Feb 9, 2010
Listed
$110,000
$72/sq ft
Global MLS #29113869
Jan 20, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jul 19, 2009
Listed
$134,900
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 12, 1994
Sold
$67,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,260
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2025
$5,260 (+2.2%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2024
$5,145 (+2.2%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2023
$5,033 (+1.0%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2022
$4,984 (+0.6%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2021
$4,955 (+75.2%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2020
$2,829 (−42.1%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2019
$4,890 (−0.8%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2018
$4,932 (−0.3%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2017
$4,949 (−2.6%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2016
$5,079 (−1.7%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2015
$5,166 (+0.3%)
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
2014
$5,149
$15,400 + $87,000
$102,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
39 ft.
Lot depth
120 ft.
Lot size
4,680 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,521
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,521
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Schenectady County
APN
421500A04905600030150000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The Single-Family Residential R-1 District is intended to maintain the residential quality and desirability of areas characterized primarily by owner-occupied single-family detached dwellings and, where suitable, to provide areas for single-family residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Park & open space
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 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% 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
Schenectady, NY • 12303
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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50
30
61
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68
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86
66
80
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77
54
64
43
49
34
34
21
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1162 Forest Rd
$226,745
$3,155 under list price of $230K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $226K to $260K.