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    538 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

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    $299,900

    MULTI_FAMILY - Ranch - Albany, NY

    Type:Single Family Residence
    Property size:
    1,720 SF
    Lot size:
    0.26 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $174/SF
    Added:
    May 28, 2026
    Days on Market:
    15
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 11 at 6:06 am

    Property Features for 538 New Scotland Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Single Family Residence
    Zoning
    Mixed
    Bedrooms
    5
    Bathrooms
    2
    Rooms
    Bathroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2
    Parking
    3
    Basement
    Full
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    75.25-1-17
    Size
    1,720 SF
    Lot size
    0.26 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    6000

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Heating system
    Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling system
    Central Air
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Year built
    1948
    Number of units
    2
    Building materials
    Aluminum Siding
    Roof type
    Asphalt
    Architectural style
    Ranch

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    Listing Contact
    Steve Duggan

    Listing agent Steve Duggan License #40DU1087381

    Listing office RE/MAX Capital 12 Wade Rd, Latham, NY

    Listing date May 28, 2026

    MLS# 202618282 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Global MLS, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Ranch‑style building built in 1948 with aluminum siding and an asphalt roof
    • Mixed‑use setup: offices on the left and a 2‑bedroom/1‑bath apartment on the right
    • Full basement with separate utilities
    • Central air plus forced‑air natural gas heating
    • Public water and public sewer
    • Rooms include 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms

    Overview

    This mixed-use building presents an opportunity for conversion into a side-by-side two-family property. The building is situated on the corner of New Scotland and S. Main. Currently, the layout includes offices on one side and a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment on the other. The property features a full basement and separate utilities. The location provides walking distance access to hospitals, schools, restaurants, and shopping. The lot size is 0.26 acres and the property size is 1720 square feet. The property is located in Albany, NY.

    Local Financial Insights For Office B

    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 $38.2k $22.20
    − Vacancy −$6.8k −$3.95
    EGI $31.4k $18.25
    − OpEx −$7.8k −$4.56
    NOI $23.5k $13.69
    1,720 SF · lease $22.20/SF/yr · vacancy 17.80% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Office B
    $336.3K
    $294.3K – $392.3K (±1% cap)
    NOI $23,540 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.85%
    Second Best
    Mixed Use
    $289.6K
    $253.4K – $337.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $20,272 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.76%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $453.8K
    $397.1K – $529.4K (±1% cap)
    NOI $31,765 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.59%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Platt Richard MD Physician Rosalind W. Gumaer, ... Family Counselor Diana J. Rosen, ... Foster Care Service Krohmal Larry Foster Care Service Solutions A Brief Therapy ... Foster Care Service

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Albany
    County
    Albany
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.79941
    Latitude
    42.655243

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Mixed-use building suitable for conversion to a two-family property.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 538 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $299,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Ranch‑style building built in 1948 with aluminum siding and an asphalt roof; Mixed‑use setup: offices on the left and a 2‑bedroom/1‑bath apartment on the right; Full basement with separate utilities
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