$553,000
Albany, NY 12208
MLS# 202621418
Status: Closed
5 beds | 4 baths

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Property Description
MULTIPLE OFFERS - DEADLINE TO SUBMIT OFFERS 12 NOON, WEDNESDAY JULY 15th. If houses have birthdays, 212 Lenox Av is about to hit a milestone! Built in 1927, this quintessential Tudor-style home is soon turning 100! We think you'll agree that ''she looks great for her age''! Too many original charming details to list, but here are a few: half-round entry door, natural wood wall paneling, beamed ceilings, and original open staircase. The home has two fireplaces (both gas), a 4-season sunroom, and a VERY RARE first floor primary suite (and wow, it is SPACIOUS)! Air Conditioning (3 splits) on first floor, and natural gas hot water heating. When we tell you there is room for everyone, we mean it! 2nd floor has additional 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and there is a walkup 3rd floor attic, finished into yet another room. In addition to all of that, the oversized 2.5 car garage has a 2nd floor loft that's ideal for - whatever! At home office? Tuck away the college kids and their friends? You name it! There is both heat and AC in this finished space. Outside you'll find intimate courtyards both front and back, surrounded by pollinator perennial gardens. Not sure if you'd rather have a pool or hot tub? What about a hybrid? There is a Tidal Fit Swim Spa, perfect for exercise or relaxation all year long! Roof was installed 2016, blown-in insulation has been added, and there is an invisible dog fence for Fido. There are two laundry areas, one in basement and another on first floor (appliances included). Walk to Buckingham Lake, New Scotland Av businesses and hospitals. This location can't be beat! This is a rare offering and not to be missed - Schedule your private showing or come to the open house Sunday, July 12 - 11am to 1pm.
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Contract Information
Status: Closed
Current Price: $553,000
Original List Price: 525000
Sold Price: $553,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-09
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
List Price/SqFt: 187.5
Sold Price/SqFt: 197.5
List Price/Acres: 2019230.77
Sold Price/Acres: 2126923.08
Location
Street Number: 212
Street Name: Lenox
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Albany
State/Province: NY
Postal Code: 12208
City/Town (Mail): Albany
Subdivision: Buckingham Lake
Cross Street: Berkshire Blvd
Geo Lat: 42.661511
Geo Lon: -73.809385
Property Detail
Rooms Total: 11
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total: 4
Year Built: 1927
Above Grade Finished Area: 2800
Above Grade Finished Area Source: See Remarks
Below Grade Finished Area Source: See Remarks
Living Area: 2800
Total Finished Area: 2800
Fireplaces Total: 2
Zoning: Single Residence
Lot Size Dimensions: 82' x 139' x 80' x 139'
Main Road Frontage: 82
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Waterfront Y/N: No
Enhanced Accessible Y/N: No
Parking Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Financial Details
General Taxes: 3264.69
General Taxes Description: Actual
School Taxes: 4801.47
School Taxes Description: Actual
Bath Levels
Full Bath 1: 1st
Full Bath 2: 1st
Full Bath 3: 2nd
Half Bath 1: 2nd
Photos - the contractual owner of the photos
Photo Owner: Broker
Parking Features
Parking Total: 2
Pool Features
Spa Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Primary Bath Level: First
Full Bathroom Level: First
Half Bathroom Level: Second
Foyer Level: First
Sun Room Level: First
Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Other Room Level: Third
Den Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-09-08
Under Contract Date: 2026-07-16
Sold Date: 2026-09-04
Sold Price: $553,000
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Architectural Style: Tudor
Attic Features: Expansion; Finished; Walk-Up
Basement: Full
Construction Materials: Stucco; Wood Siding
Cooling: Ductless
Dining Room Type: Formal Dining Room
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Exterior Features: Drive-Paved; Garden; Lighting
Fencing: Back Yard; Privacy
Fireplace Features: Family Room; Living Room
Flooring: Wood
Heating: Hot Water; Natural Gas
Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceramic Tile Bath; Chair Rail; Crown Molding; Paddle Fan
Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Prep Sink; Working Only Kitchen
Laundry Features: In Basement; Main Level
Levels: Two
Lot Features: Landscaped; Level
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Parking Features: Detached; Driveway; Garage; Garage Door Opener; Paved
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Pool Features: Lap; Outdoor Pool
Possession: At Closing
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Roof: Asphalt; Shingle
Rooms: Primary Bath; Full Bathroom; Half Bathroom; Foyer; Sun Room; Bedroom; Primary Bedroom; Other Room; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Requirements: Lockbox; Occupied; Showing Service; Sign on Property
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Water Source: Public
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| Foyer | First |
| Living Room | First |
| Dining Room | First |
| Kitchen | First |
| Sun Room | First |
| Den | First |
| Full Bathroom | First |
| Primary Bedroom | First |
| Primary Bathroom | First |
| Bedroom | Second |
| Bedroom | Second |
| Bedroom | Second |
| Bedroom | Second |
| Full Bathroom | Second |
| Half Bathroom | Second |
| Other | Third |
Listing Courtesy of KW Platform
Listing Agent: Donald Smith
518-495-0606 | DonSmithHomes@gmail.com
518-495-0606 | DonSmithHomes@gmail.com

