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Cheap Home for sale in 12256, NY:
Fantastic investment opportunity in the heart of Albany! This vacant triplex offers three spacious 3-bedroom units — one with 2 full baths and two with 1 full bath each. The property has seen valuable updates including a roof less than 10 years old, newer flooring, and some newer windows. Each unit is bright, well-maintained, and ready for immediate occupancy — perfect for investors or owner-occupants alike. The massive parking lot accommodates up to 16 vehicles, a rare find in the city! Excellent cap rate potential and conveniently located near Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital, bus lines, schools, and quick access to I-787, I-90, and major highways. Close to shopping

$375,000

9 beds4 baths3,200 sq ft

292 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12209

Move-in ready • Valuable updates • Cap rate potential

Listing by Compass Greater NY, LLC

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in 12256, NY:
A traditional home with 3 bedroom and 2 full baths. Two story home centrally located to parks, restaurants, shopping and major highways. Home with hardwood floors throughout, eat in kitchen, enclosed front porch, nice yard, and a oversized two car garage. Great neighborhood!

$244,900

3 beds2 baths1,277 sq ft

167 Southern Blvd, Albany, NY 12209

Eat in kitchen • Centrally located • Hardwood floors

Listing by Howard Hanna Capital Inc

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in 12256, NY:
Classic Albany row home in the heart of Pine Hills. Three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, hardwood floors, and original woodwork throughout. Spacious living and dining rooms, large eat-in kitchen, and fenced yard. Solid home with good bones—needs cosmetic updates. Conveniently located near colleges, parks, restaurants, and bus lines. Great opportunity for owner-occupant or investor.

$210,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,212 sq ft

452 Hudson Ave, Albany, NY 12203

Large eat-in kitchen • Fenced yard • Original woodwork

Listing by Howard Hanna Capital Inc

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in 12256, NY:
Rare opportunity to own a 5-unit property in the heart of Pine Hills! Each unit is a 1-bedroom/1-bath efficiency with all utilities included, making it highly attractive to tenants. Just 1 mile from Albany Med and 1 mile from Washington Park, the location offers consistent rental demand and walkability to key amenities. This property delivers a rare 9% cap rate with upside potential to 10%, making it an excellent choice for investors seeking both cash flow and growth.

$430,000

5 beds5 baths2,216 sq ft

538 Myrtle Ave, Albany, NY 12208

Utilities included • 5 unit property • 1 bedroom efficiency

Listing by New Scotland Realty

ABOUT THIS HOME
Cheap Home for sale in 12256, NY:
Charming City Home Near Theatre & Library! Welcome to this 3 bedroom 2 full bathroom delightful single-family home with a huge eat in kitchen, ideally situated in the heart of the city, just steps from the local theatre, library, shops, and dining. This inviting residence offers a perfect mix of character and convenience. Enjoy the comfort of city living with cultural attractions and everyday amenities right around the corner. This home offers both charm and a truly walkable location. The Albany School District's Award-winning Delaware Community School 18 (Pre-K to 5) is a block away. The CDTA Bus line runs along Delaware Ave, providing you with reliable transportation downtown and

$229,900

3 beds2 baths1,485 sq ft

308 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209

Cdta bus line • Huge eat in kitchen • Walkable location

Listing by All in 1 Realty LLC

Property at 94 Kent St, Albany, NY 12206, 3 beds, 2 baths

$250,000

3 beds2 baths1,279 sq ft

94 Kent St, Albany, NY 12206

Listing by eXp Realty

Property at 358 2nd St, Albany, NY 12206, 6 beds, 2 baths

$228,900

6 beds2 baths2,238 sq ft

358 2nd St, Albany, NY 12206

Listing by Dimension Realty Solution LLC

Property at 517 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12203, 8 beds, 2 baths

$274,900

8 beds2 baths2,040 sq ft

517 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12203

Listing by McDonald Real Estate Comp LLC

Property at 446 2nd Ave, Albany, NY 12209, 5 beds, 2.5 baths

$300,000

5 beds2.5 baths1,697 sq ft

446 2nd Ave, Albany, NY 12209

Listing by Redway Realty LLC

Property at 145 Quail St, Albany, NY 12206, 12 beds, 2 baths

$375,000

12 beds2 baths2,184 sq ft

145 Quail St, Albany, NY 12206

Listing by eXp Realty

Property at 7 Wilbur St, Albany, NY 12202, 7 beds, 2 baths

$300,000

7 beds2 baths2,496 sq ft

7 Wilbur St, Albany, NY 12202

Listing by KW Platform

Property at 391 Orange St, Albany, NY 12206, 5 beds, 2 baths

$225,000

5 beds2 baths2,109 sq ft

391 Orange St, Albany, NY 12206

Listing by 518 Realty.Com Inc

Property at 661 Myrtle Ave, Albany, NY 12208, 3 beds, 1 bath

$243,000

3 beds1 bath1,312 sq ft

661 Myrtle Ave, Albany, NY 12208

Listing by Realty One Group Key

Property at 154 Jefferson St, Albany, NY 12210, 4 beds, 3 baths

$389,900

4 beds3 baths2,970 sq ft

154 Jefferson St, Albany, NY 12210

Listing by Gucciardo Real Estate LLC

Property at 514 Morris St, Albany, NY 12208, 7 beds, 3 baths

$270,000

7 beds3 baths2,210 sq ft

514 Morris St, Albany, NY 12208

Listing by McDonald Real Estate Comp LLC

Property at 290 3rd St, Albany, NY 12206, 5 beds, 2 baths

$150,000

5 beds2 baths1,876 sq ft

290 3rd St, Albany, NY 12206

Listing by Darby Real Estate of New York Inc

Property at 178A Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209, 8 beds, 2.5 baths

$415,000

8 beds2.5 baths4,870 sq ft

178A Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209

Listing by Compass Greater NY, LLC

Property at 17 Chapel St #303, Albany, NY 12210, 2 beds, 2 baths

$359,900

2 beds2 baths1,455 sq ft

17 Chapel St #303, Albany, NY 12210

Listing by Trevett Group LLC

Property at 81 N Main Ave, Albany, NY 12203, 7 beds, 2 baths

$399,900

7 beds2 baths2,252 sq ft

81 N Main Ave, Albany, NY 12203

Listing by KW Platform

Property at 17 Chapel St Apt 602, Albany, NY 12210, 1 bed, 2 baths

$400,000

1 bed2 baths1,270 sq ft

17 Chapel St Apt 602, Albany, NY 12210

Listing by Advent Associates LLC

Property at 1498 2nd St, Rensselaer, NY 12144, 4 beds, 1 bath

$175,000

4 beds1 bath1,166 sq ft

1498 2nd St, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Listing by Darby Real Estate of New York Inc

Property at 495 Morris St, Albany, NY 12208, 4 beds, 1.5 baths

$198,000

4 beds1.5 baths1,500 sq ft

495 Morris St, Albany, NY 12208

Listing by KW Platform

Property at 333 Mountain St, Albany, NY 12209, 3 beds, 1 bath

$210,000

3 beds1 bath1,236 sq ft

333 Mountain St, Albany, NY 12209

Listing by Realty One Group Key

Property at 3 Osborne St, Albany, NY 12202, 2 beds, 1.5 baths

$175,000

2 beds1.5 baths1,848 sq ft

3 Osborne St, Albany, NY 12202

Listing by KW Platform

Property at 37 Nelson Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144, 3 beds, 2 baths

$185,000

3 beds2 baths1,036 sq ft

37 Nelson Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Listing by eXp Realty

Property at 137 4th Ave, Albany, NY 12202, 5 beds, 3 baths

$385,000

5 beds3 baths2,880 sq ft

137 4th Ave, Albany, NY 12202

Listing by eXp Realty

Property at 175 Broad St, Albany, NY 12202, 3 beds, 1.5 baths

$165,000

3 beds1.5 baths1,080 sq ft

175 Broad St, Albany, NY 12202

Listing by Tibbitts & Co Realty

Property at 37 Bogart Ter, Albany, NY 12202

$52,400

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37 Bogart Ter, Albany, NY 12202

Listing by Scorzafava Real Estate Group LLC

Property at 136 2nd Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144

$16,700

— beds— baths— sq ft

136 2nd Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Listing by Empire Real Estate Managment LLC

Property at 64 Alexander St, Albany, NY 12202

$25,000

— beds— baths— sq ft

64 Alexander St, Albany, NY 12202

Listing by Venture Fox Realty Group LLC

Property at 302 Colonie St, Albany, NY 12210

$80,000

— beds— baths— sq ft

302 Colonie St, Albany, NY 12210

Listing by Vera Cohen Realty, LLC

Property at 464 3rd St, Albany, NY 12206

$20,500

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464 3rd St, Albany, NY 12206

Listing by Bethea Realty

Property at 563 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202

$75,000

— beds— baths— sq ft

563 S Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202

Listing by Renovo Real Estate

Property at 74-84 Livingston Ave, Albany, NY 12207

$149,995

— beds— baths— sq ft

74-84 Livingston Ave, Albany, NY 12207

Listing by Coldwell Banker Prime Properties

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