Search
Duplex with Separate Utilities
For Sale
$239,000
Pending

1315 Van Cortland St, Schenectady, NY 12303

Well-maintained two-family home with separate utilities, a yard and full basement, plus occupied first floor unit and vacant second floor unit.

Property Size1,360 SF
Days on Market61

Property Features for 1315 Van Cortland St

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 1,360 SF
Property subtype Residential Income
Listing Agency: Monticello
Listed By: Dina Coluccio
Source: Exprealty
Added: Jun 5 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 6:06AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Monticello

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained two-family duplex offers separate utilities and a functional split between an occupied first-floor unit and a vacant second-floor unit. The first-floor unit features three bedrooms and one full bath and is occupied by long-term tenants on a month-to-month basis. The second-floor unit includes two bedrooms and one full bath, with a spacious living room and an eat-in kitchen, making it suitable for an owner occupant or an additional rental layout.

Additional exterior and interior amenities include a yard, a deck, a full basement, and a new front porch. The property is located on a quiet residential street in Schenectady’s 12303 area, surrounded by owner-occupied homes, and it’s convenient to shopping, restaurants, schools, and major routes.

Rivers Casino is about an 8-minute drive away, which may support short-stay planning for the right setup. With both units configured for straightforward living, the property provides flexibility for rental income and potential occupancy options.

Key Highlights

  • 1360 SF two‑family duplex
  • First‑floor unit: 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, occupied on a month‑to‑month basis
  • Second‑floor unit: 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, vacant and ready for an owner occupant

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $23.7k $17.40
− Vacancy −$1.5k −$1.13
EGI $22.1k $16.27
− OpEx −$6.6k −$4.88
NOI $15.5k $11.39
1,360 SF · lease $17.40/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$221.3K
$193.6K – $258.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,488 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.48%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$198.5K
$173.7K – $231.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,892 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.81%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$407.1K
$356.2K – $474.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,495 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.92%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Cafe & Coffee Shop Bakery

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

548
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 12303, NY

30,893
Population
12,533
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
15.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,980
Density / Sq Mi
$77,615
Median Household Income
$50,051
Median Earnings
$1,120
Median Rent
$227,500
Median Home Value

Market

Properties on Market for Duplexes in Schenectady

Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
Rey
Questions? Ask Rey
Realmo’s AI knows this listing — price, zoning, demand, history. Ask anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Well-maintained two-family home with separate utilities, a yard and full basement, plus occupied first floor unit and vacant second floor unit.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1315 Van Cortland St Schenectady, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $239,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1360 SF two‑family duplex; First‑floor unit: 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, occupied on a month‑to‑month basis; Second‑floor unit: 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, vacant and ready for an owner occupant
More about this property
Thanks! Your message was sent.
Error! Your message wasn't sent.
Please enter your name
Please enter email
Please enter the email in the correct format
Please enter phone
Please enter the number in the correct format
Please enter message