51 Benson Street, Albany, NY 12206 (MLS# 202617382)

Original List Price: 299000

List Price/SqFt: 214.97

List Price/Acres: 3248750

Status: Active

Current Price: $259,900

List Price: $259,900

Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-15

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Postal Code +4: 2120

City/Town (Mail): Albany

Street Number: 51

Street Name: Benson

Street Suffix: Street

County: Albany

State/Province: NY

Postal Code: 12206

Geo Lat: 42.665933

Geo Lon: -73.777134

Rooms Total: 9

Bathrooms Half: 1

Garage Spaces: 4

Above Grade Finished Area: 1209

Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS

Parking Y/N: Yes

Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS

Living Area: 1209

Total Finished Area: 1209

Lot Size Acres: 0.08

Waterfront Y/N: No

Enhanced Accessible Y/N: No

Bedrooms Total: 3

Bathrooms Full: 1

Bathrooms Total: 2

Year Built: 1927

New Construction Y/N: No

Parcel Number: 010100 65.53-1-14

Tax Annual Amount: 4697.41

Tax Section: 65.53

Total Taxes Description: Estimated

Tax Block: 1

Tax Lot: 14.000

School District: Albany

High School: Albany

Association Y/N: No

Directions: Central Ave to Manning Blvd to Benson St.

Public Remarks: Welcome to 51 Benson Street -- a completely updated and move-in ready 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath bungalow that perfectly blends modern living, timeless charm, and incredible income potential. Originally built in 1927, this beautifully refreshed home offers character throughout while delivering all the updates today's buyers are looking for. The inviting enclosed front sitting porch creates the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee or relax at the end of the day. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors flow through the bright and open main level. The spacious living room leads into a stunning modern kitchen featuring sleek cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a functional working island ideal for cooking, entertaining, or casual dining. A formal dining area adds even more room to gather and host. The first floor also includes a private bedroom, a fully updated full bath, dedicated laundry room, and rear porch -- offering the convenience of comfortable one-level living. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms with brand-new carpeting, an updated half bath, and a versatile bonus area perfect for a home office, playroom, or lounge space. Fresh paint throughout gives the entire home a crisp, clean, truly move-in ready feel. What truly makes this property stand out is the 4 car garage that come with the home One garage is tenant-occupied and already producing rental income, while the remaining spaces offer endless flexibility for storage, personal use, hobbies, or additional leasing opportunities. Whether you're a car enthusiast, entrepreneur, or investor, this is a rare opportunity in Albany. Additional features include a full unfinished basement, walk-up finished attic, updated electric with circuit breakers, public water and sewer, and low estimated taxes of approximately $4,697 annually. Conveniently located just off Central Avenue via Manning Boulevard,

Public Sewer: 1

Dishwasher: 1

Microwave: 1

Oven: 1

Range: 1

Refrigerator: 1

Bungalow: 1

Circuit Breakers: 1

General Taxes: 1999.44

General Taxes Description: Estimated

School Taxes: 2697.97

School Taxes Description: Estimated

Finished: 1

Walk-Up: 1

None: 1

Full: 1

Full Bath 1: 1st

Half Bath 1: 1st

Formal Dining Room: 1

Vinyl Siding: 1

Garage(s): 1

Photo Owner: Broker

Other: 1

Hardwood: 1

Laminate: 1

Vinyl: 1

Key: 1

Lockbox: 1

Showing Service: 1

Standard: 1

Asphalt: 1

Public: 1

Electric: 1

Hot Water: 1

Natural Gas: 1

Modern Kitchen: 1

Laundry Room: 1

Main Level: 1

Parking Total: 6

Detached: 1

Garage: 1

Off Street: 1

Front Porch: 1

Rear Porch: 1

Two: 1

Updated/Remodeled: 1

Full Bathroom: 1

Full Bathroom Level: First

Half Bathroom: 1

Half Bathroom Level: Second

Bedroom: 1

Bedroom Level: First

Other Room: 1

Other Room Level: Second

Dining Room: 1

Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen: 1

Kitchen Level: First

Living Room: 1

Living Room Level: First

Office: 1

Office Level: First

Laundry Room: 1

Laundry Room Level: First

Status Change Date: 2026-05-15