When was property at 278 Donald Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 278 Donald Avenue was built in 1970 and last sold on Jun 13, 1996 for $69,400.

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Schenectady

12304

278 Donald Avenue

$299,000

● House - Off Market

278 Donald Avenue

Schenectady, NY 12304

3 Beds

1 Bath, 1 Half Bath

1,464 Ft²

$1,853

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Welcome to this beautifully renovated Home located in the desirable Woodlawn neighborhood, just steps from Central Park and the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course. This move-in ready home offers convenience and charm, ideally situated right off Route 7 and close to shopping, restaurants, and major highways.

Inside, you'll love the brand-new kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and modern finishes. The home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 updated bathrooms, blending classic style with contemporary comfort.

Enjoy outdoor living on the wrap-around deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and take advantage of the new driveway and a large, dry basement that provides excellent storage or potential for additional living space.

With its prime location, thoughtful updates, and timeless appeal, this Woodlawn Colonial is a must-see!

Unit Size

1,464 Ft²

Days on Market

52 days

Land Size

0.19 acres

Price per sqft

$204

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$384

HOA Dues

Year Built

1970

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Last updated: 7 months ago (Global MLS #202612974)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Apr 29, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Mar 18, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Mar 8, 2026	Listed by Dufek Real Estate Group, LLC	$299,000
Listed by Dufek Real Estate Group, LLC
Dec 10, 2025	Price Increased	$299,999 ↑ $1K (0.3%)
Price Increased
Dec 4, 2025	Price Decreased	$298,999 ↓ $1 (0%)
Price Decreased
Nov 22, 2025	Price Decreased	$299,000 ↓ $26K (8%)
Price Decreased
Nov 13, 2025	Listed	$325,000
Listed

	Welcome to this beautifully renovated Colonial located in the desirable Woodlawn neighborhood, just steps from Central Park and the Schenectady Municipal Golf Course. This move-in ready home offers convenience and charm, ideally situated right off Route 7 and close to shopping, restaurants, and major highways. Inside, you'll love the brand-new kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and modern finishes. The home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 updated bathrooms, blending classic style with contemporary comfort. Enjoy outdoor living on the wrap-around deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, and take advantage of the new driveway and a large, dry basement that provides excellent storage or potential for additional living space. With its prime location, thoughtful updates, and timeless appeal, this Woodlawn Colonial is a must-see!
Aug 29, 2025	Listed by Signature Premier Realty, Inc	$130,000
Listed by Signature Premier Realty, Inc

	Sold before print
Jun 14, 1996	Sold	Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1970

Effective Year Built: 1970
Total Rooms: 5
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Building Condition: 6
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 5
Exterior Walls Type: 19
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Count: 200
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 2
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 8,460

Lot Size Depth Feet: 940
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 900
Total Building Area: 1,464
Building Area: 1,464
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,464
Heating Fuel Type: 3

Utilities

Sewer System: 1

Water Service: 2

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Land Acres: 0000000194
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 210
Legal Description 1: 460-461-485-486-487 2 WOOD

Neighborhood

School District Name: Schenectady City School District

School Tax School District: SCHENECTADY
Census Tract: 020700

Zoning

Zoning: 02 - SINGL

Geography

District: 421500

Section: 50.70
Parcel: 421500 50.70-1-46
Block: 1
Lot: 46.000
Municipality: SCHENECTADY
Latitude: 42.7921
Longitude: -73.9068

Address

Full Address: 278 Donald Ave

Address - House Number: 278
Address - Street Name: Donald
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: NY
City Name: Schenectady
Carrier Code: C017
4-Digit Zip Code: 1423
Zip Code: 12304

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $474,653
Tax Rate Code Area: 421500

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2347

Valuation Date: Feb 14, 2024
Confidence Score: 67
Final Value: 211,855
High Value: 261,584
Low Value: 162,125

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $133,165

Market Land Value: $20,000
Market Improvement Value: $113,165

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $105,200
Assessed Land Value: $15,800
Assessed Improvements Value: $89,400

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Jun 13, 1996

Current Sale Recording Date: Jun 14, 1996
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 27

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$259,900

Sale Price/ft²

$155

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1943 ft²

Average Home Age

93.4 years

Currently For Sale

154 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Michael Dufek
Dufek Real Estate Group, LLC
Last Updated: 7 months ago
Data Source: Global MLS , MLS# 202612974

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278 Donald Avenue

About This Property

Price History

Property Highlights

Building Info

Overview

Building

Neighborhood

Zoning

Geography

Valuation

Comparables

About Schenectady

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