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Mixed-Use Retail and Apartment Building
For Sale
$199,999

497 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

MULTI_FAMILY - Albany, NY

Property Size1,924 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$103.95
Days on Market160

Property Features for 497 Washington Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Half bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3
Parking 1
Basement Unfinished
High school Albany
Elementary school district Albany
Middle school district Albany
High school district Albany
Directions Washington Ave between Quail Street and South Lake Street.
Standard status Active
APN 010100 65.54-4-63
Size 1,924 SF
Lot size 0.09 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 4792

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1910
Number of units 2
Building materials Aluminum Siding, Brick
Listing Agency: HS Capital Realty LLC
Listed By: Elizabeth Koprucki · License #10401354982
Added: Feb 21 Changed: Jul 24 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 10:06PM
MLS# 202612292

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property includes a leased 2-bedroom apartment on the second floor, with the lease secured through May 2027. The first-floor commercial space is currently vacant and available for a new owner’s use or tenanting strategy.

The building is located at 497 Washington Avenue in Albany, NY 12206, described as being one block from the UAlbany Downtown Campus. It is also noted as close to Washington Park and directly on the bus line.

With income in place from the second-floor unit and a dedicated commercial space on the first floor, the property provides an owner the ability to begin with existing rent while establishing or reintroducing commercial operations in the ground-floor layout.

Key Highlights

  • Mixed‑use property with an occupied 2‑bedroom apartment on the second floor leased through May 2027
  • Vacant first‑floor commercial space offers flexibility for retail, office, studio, or service‑based use
  • Located one block from UAlbany Downtown Campus and directly on the bus line

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Restaurant HVAC Service Auto Repair Shop Plumbing Service Bakery Storage Facility

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

Lease Details

1
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,743
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 12206, NY

17,219
Population
8,641
Households
2
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
2.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,200
Density / Sq Mi
$38,931
Median Household Income
$28,087
Median Earnings
$1,189
Median Rent
$162,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Leased second-floor 2-bedroom apartment through May 2027 with a vacant first-floor commercial space at 497 Washington Avenue.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 497 Washington Avenue Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $199,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Mixed‑use property with an occupied 2‑bedroom apartment on the second floor leased through May 2027; Vacant first‑floor commercial space offers flexibility for retail, office, studio, or service‑based use; Located one block from UAlbany Downtown Campus and directly on the bus line
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