H545366...Magical mid century modern Ranch circa 1950's never been on market! Drama & function combine to make this the perfect home to entertain & enjoy for all seasons. LR w/sumptuous size picture windows drench the home in sunlight. Atrium doors exit to extensive wraparound stone patio, for cookouts all summer while the Helderberg Blue Stone fireplace invites you in for Fall & Winter months. The attractive cedarshakeand stone ranch is situated on over 1/2 acre manicured private lot. Vintage kitchen boasts fabulous original maple colored wood cabinets, loads of storage & new flooring. Office w/new flooring is conveniently located off kit. BR's are all generous size, handy 1st flr location for cedar closets.Priced to reflect vintage condition. Fantastic curb appeal. tax without star . Very Good Condition
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listing by Susan Lynne Sommers• Howard Hanna
Bought with Elizabeth Greenwood• TriStar Real Estate LLC
Source:Global MLS #202032733
Redfin Estimate
$469,664
$65K since sold in January 2025$13K since July
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This home's estimate is 10.1% higher than the average sale price ($427K) of 6 comparable homes.
H545366...Magical mid century modern Ranch circa 1950's never been on market! Drama & function combine to make this the perfect home to entertain & enjoy for all seasons. LR w/sumptuous size picture windows drench the home in sunlight. Atrium doors exit to extensive wraparound stone patio, for cookouts all summer while the Helderberg Blue Stone fireplace invites you in for Fall & Winter months. The attractive cedarshakeand stone ranch is situated on over 1/2 acre manicured private lot. Vintage kitchen boasts fabulous original maple colored wood cabinets, loads of storage & new flooring. Office w/new flooring is conveniently located off kit. BR's are all generous size, handy 1st flr location for cedar closets.Priced to reflect vintage condition. Fantastic curb appeal. tax without star . Very Good Condition
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,405
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2025
$12,405 (+13.2%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2024
$10,955 (+0.7%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2023
$10,877 (+3.8%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2022
$10,479 (+1.8%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2021
$10,296 (+62.2%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2020
$6,349 (+1.7%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2019
$6,245 (+0.8%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2018
$6,197 (+2.7%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2017
$6,032
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2016
$6,035 (−0.3%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2015
$6,052
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2014
$6,053
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
Tax history for 1218 Ruffner Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,405
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2025
$12,405 (+13.2%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2024
$10,955 (+0.7%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2023
$10,877 (+3.8%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2022
$10,479 (+1.8%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2021
$10,296 (+62.2%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2020
$6,349 (+1.7%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2019
$6,245 (+0.8%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2018
$6,197 (+2.7%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2017
$6,032
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2016
$6,035 (−0.3%)
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2015
$6,052
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
2014
$6,053
$48,400 + $221,600
$270,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,020
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,020
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 525
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,651
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: NISKAYUNA
Acres: 0.52
Depth Footage: 180
Front Footage: 125
Zoning Code: R2
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Commercial
Water Service Type: Commercial
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,020
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Schenectady County
APN: 422400A05001200010080000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Schools
Rosendale School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Iroquois Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Niskayuna High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° 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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Estimated sale price
$447,000 – $541,000
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