$265,000
Albany, NY 12206
MLS# 202622005
Status: Pending
3 beds | 2 baths
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Property Description
**OPEN HOUSE Sunday 8/23 from 3-5pm** A rare opportunity to own two parcels offering the perfect combination of a beautifully updated home and exceptional income potential. This sale includes 51 & 53 Benson Street, featuring a move-in ready 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath bungalow, 8 detached garages, and immediate rental income. Four garages are located on the homesite, with an additional four on the adjoining parcel. Three garages are currently leased, providing income from day one. The home blends classic charm with modern updates, featuring hardwood floors, a bright living room, an updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a center island, spacious dining area, first-floor bedroom, full bath, laundry area and office space, plus an enclosed front porch. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms, an updated half bath, and a versatile bonus space. Whether you're looking for an owner-occupied home with supplemental income or a unique investment opportunity, the garages offer endless possibilities for rental income, storage, workshop space, or hobby use. Conveniently located just off Central Avenue with easy access to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and major highways, this one-of-a-kind property is a must-see. **See list of details in documents. Some photos have been virtually staged. Make sure to check out the virtual tour and YouTube video.**
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Contract Information
Status: Pending
Current Price: $265,000
Original List Price: 289900
List Price: $265,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-16
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
List Price/SqFt: 219.19
List Price/Acres: 3312500
Location
Street Number: 51
Street Name: Benson
Street Suffix: Street
County: Albany
State/Province: NY
Postal Code: 12206
City/Town (Mail): Albany
Geo Lat: 42.665929
Geo Lon: -73.777125
Property Detail
Rooms Total: 8
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total: 2
Year Built: 1927
Above Grade Finished Area: 1209
Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
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
Parking Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 8
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-09-04
Under Contract Date: 2026-09-03
Proposed Closing Date: 2026-10-05
Bath Levels
Full Bath 1: 1st
Half Bath 1: 2nd
Photos - the contractual owner of the photos
Photo Owner: Broker
Parking Features
Parking Total: 12
Rooms
Bedroom Level: First
3 Seasons Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Office Level: First
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Oven; Range
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Attic Features: Finished; Full; Walk-Up
Basement: Full; Unfinished
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Cooling: None
Dining Room Type: Dining Area
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Exterior Features: Drive-Paved
Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Vinyl
Heating: Baseboard; Hot Water; Natural Gas; Radiant
Interior Features: Solid Surface Counters; Stone Countertops
Kitchen Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Modern Kitchen
Laundry Features: Main Level
Levels: Two
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Parking Features: Detached; Garage; Off Street; Paved
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed; Front Porch
Roof: Asphalt; Shingle
Rooms: Bedroom; 3 Seasons Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Office
Sewer: Public Sewer
Showing Requirements: Key; Lockbox; Showing Service; Sign on Property
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Water Source: Public
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
| 3 Seasons Room | First |
| Kitchen | First |
| Living Room | First |
| Bedroom | First |
| Office | First |
| Bedroom | Second |
| Bedroom | Second |
| Office | Second |
Listing Courtesy of Empire Real Estate Firm LLC
Listing Agent: Marisa Moffatt
518-598-9824 | marisa@empirerealestatefirm.com
518-598-9824 | marisa@empirerealestatefirm.com


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