Rare side by side duplex with two story units, excellent potential! 3 bedroom units feature living room, dining room & kitchen. Property needs cosmetic upgrade. Sold as-is. Fair Condition
Multi-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$120Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Todd Drake• Empire Real Estate Management LLC
Excellent investment or owner occupied opportunity. Seperate utilities. Detached garage. Wonderful rentals. Very Good Condition
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,462 (+1.2%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2025
$4,411 (+5.7%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2024
$4,172 (+4.2%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2023
$4,005 (+6.5%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2022
$3,761 (+2.6%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2021
$3,667 (+145.9%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2020
$1,491 (−57.5%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2019
$3,507
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2018
$3,508 (−0.7%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2017
$3,533 (−2.2%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2016
$3,613 (−2.0%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2015
$3,685 (−15.3%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2014
$4,353
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
Tax history for 5 Backus St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,462 (+1.2%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2025
$4,411 (+5.7%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2024
$4,172 (+4.2%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2023
$4,005 (+6.5%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2022
$3,761 (+2.6%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2021
$3,667 (+145.9%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2020
$1,491 (−57.5%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2019
$3,507
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2018
$3,508 (−0.7%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2017
$3,533 (−2.2%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2016
$3,613 (−2.0%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2015
$3,685 (−15.3%)
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
2014
$4,353
$10,400 + $58,800
$69,200
*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
6
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
49 ft.
Lot depth
37 ft.
Lot size
1,813 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,674
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Schenectady County
APN
421500A04905000020340010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026.
R-2
Two-Family Residential District
The Two-Family Residential R-2 District is intended to conserve and maintain the areas of the City which have been developed primarily with two-family dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Multi-Family Information
# of Units (Total): 2
Unit Type 1 Information
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 1
Full Baths 2nd Floor: 1
Bedrooms on 2nd Floor: 3
Living Rooms 1st Floor: 1
Dining Rooms 1st Floor: 1
Kitchens 1st Floor: 1
Unit Type 2 Information
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Full Baths: 1
Full Baths 2nd Floor: 1
Bedrooms on 2nd Floor: 3
Living Rooms 1st Floor: 1
Dining Rooms 1st Floor: 1
Kitchens 1st Floor: 1
Exterior
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Duplex
Living Area: 1,674
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.37
Lot Size Square Feet: 16,117.2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,848
Tax Annual Amount: $1,848
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District: Schenectady
Location Information
Directions: Duane to Backus
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,674
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,813 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Schenectady County
APN: 421500A04905000020340010000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 26, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Martin Luther King School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Oneida Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
2/10
Schenectady High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$191,000 – $231,000
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