285 Elsmere Avenue, Bethlehem, NY 12054 (MLS# 202615405)

Original List Price: 469900

List Price/SqFt: 229

Sold Price/SqFt: 292.4

List Price/Acres: 1174750

Sold Price/Acres: 1500000

Status: Closed

Current Price: $600,000

Sold Price: $600,000

Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-20

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

City/Town (Mail): Delmar

Street Number: 285

Street Name: Elsmere

Street Suffix: Avenue

County: Albany

State/Province: NY

Postal Code: 12054

Geo Lat: 42.609528

Geo Lon: -73.820427

Rooms Total: 8

Bathrooms Half: 0

Garage Spaces: 2

Above Grade Finished Area: 2052

Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS

Parking Y/N: Yes

Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Below Grade Finished Area Source: See Remarks

Living Area: 2052

Total Finished Area: 2052

Fireplaces Total: 1

Lot Size Dimensions: 80' x 257'

Lot Size Acres: 0.4

Waterfront Y/N: No

Enhanced Accessible Y/N: No

Bedrooms Total: 4

Bathrooms Full: 3

Bathrooms Total: 3

Year Built: 1890

New Construction Y/N: No

Parcel Number: 012200 97.05-4-29

Tax Annual Amount: 8104

Tax Section: 97.05

Total Taxes Description: Actual

Tax Block: 4

Tax Lot: 29.000

School District: Bethlehem

High School: Bethlehem Central

Association Y/N: No

Directions: Elsmere Ave near Fernbank

Public Remarks: Completely renovated and thoughtfully reimagined, this home offers the best of both worlds - timeless character paired with today's modern updates. From the moment you arrive, the deep front porch sets the tone, a perfect spot to relax and watch the world go by. Inside, wood floors run throughout the home. The recently renovated kitchen is a true standout, featuring new high-end appliances along with generous counter and cabinet space designed for everyday living and entertaining alike. Just off the main living areas, a large mudroom and laundry space keeps busy households organized with ease. The flexible floor plan includes a cozy family room complete with a full bathroom, making it an ideal option for a first-floor bedroom or private guest suite. A beautifully updated primary suite features a gorgeous walk-in closet that will delight any clotheshorse and a completely updated en suite bath. Efficiency meets peace of mind with a new boiler, updated electrical panel, replacement windows and an energy-conscious setup that includes a brand new solar water heater along with owned solar panels - both thermal for hot water and photovoltaic for electricity. Storage is well thought out with a convenient pull-down attic. Outside, the deep private backyard creates a true extension of the home. Whether you're dining al fresco on the 700 square foot deck, relaxing, or enjoying a soak in the hot tub, this outdoor oasis is where you'll spend your summer days. And for those who've ever dreamed of a little backyard hobby - Cluckingham Palace is ready and waiting for your baby chicks. All of this in a location that's hard to beat - walkable to the heart of Delmar and just minutes to shopping and conveniences in Glenmont.

Public Sewer: 1

Convection Oven: 1

Dehumidifier: 1

Dishwasher: 1

Disposal: 1

Gas Water Heater: 1

Microwave: 1

Range: 1

Range Hood: 1

Refrigerator: 1

Solar Water Heater: 1

Washer/Dryer: 1

Water Softener: 1

Colonial: 1

Farmhouse: 1

200+ Amp Service: 1

Circuit Breakers: 1

Photovoltaics Seller Owned: 1

Vinyl: 1

General Taxes: 2332

General Taxes Description: Actual

School Taxes: 5772

School Taxes Description: Actual

Pull-Down: 1

Central Air: 1

Window Unit(s): 1

Full: 1

Unfinished: 1

Full Bath 1: 1st

Full Bath 2: 2nd

Full Bath 3: 2nd

Formal Dining Room: 1

Level: 1

Wooded: 1

Aluminum Siding: 1

Garage(s): 1

Shed(s): 1

Storm Door(s): 1

Photo Owner: Broker

Drive-Paved: 1

Lightning Rod(s): 1

Storm Door(s): 1

Family Room: 1

Wood Burning Stove: 1

Laminate: 1

Tile: 1

Wood: 1

Showing Service: 1

Sign on Property: 1

Standard: 1

Cable Connected: 1

Asphalt: 1

Public: 1

Hot Water: 1

Natural Gas: 1

Wood Stove: 1

Zoned: 1

Built-in Features: 1

Ceramic Tile Bath: 1

Chair Rail: 1

Crown Molding: 1

Grinder Pump: 1

High Speed Internet: 1

Paddle Fan: 1

Stone Countertops: 1

Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Kitchen Island: 1

Modern Kitchen: 1

Main Level: 1

Grinder Pump: 1

Parking Total: 8

Detached: 1

Driveway: 1

Garage: 1

Garage Door Opener: 1

Off Street: 1

Paved: 1

Composite Deck: 1

Covered: 1

Front Porch: 1

Rear Porch: 1

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1

Smoke Detector(s): 1

Bedroom: 1

Bedroom Level: First

Primary Bedroom: 1

Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Dining Room: 1

Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen: 1

Kitchen Level: First

Living Room: 1

Living Room Level: First

Mud Room: 1

Mud Room Level: First

Blinds: 1

Double Pane Windows: 1

Status Change Date: 2026-06-05

Under Contract Date: 2026-04-25

Sold Date: 2026-06-05

Sold Price: $600,000