838 Jamaica Rd is a 2,598 square foot house on a 0.38 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 01, 1996 for $133,000. Based on Redfin's Schenectady data, we estimate the home's value is $446,850.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$446,850
$314K since sold in May 1996$5,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 13% higher than the average sale price ($396K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARK ESTATES
Living Sq. Ft: 2,598
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,816
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: 1X BRICK AND GARAGE
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,478
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: SCHENECTADY
Acres: 0.3783
Depth Footage: 154
Front Footage: 107
Zoning Code: 02
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Commercial
Water Service Type: Commercial
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,598
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Schenectady County
APN: 421500A05005500010140000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Paige Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Central Park International Magnet School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Schenectady High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
3/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
5% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$425,000 – $514,000
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