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    • $325,000

    1171 Ruffner Road, Niskayuna, NY 12309

    3beds
    1,798sqft
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1956
    0.7 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $181/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Solid constructionAmazing bonesPrivate outdoor sanctuaryFruit-bearing treesMature flowering gardensBreathtaking botanical retreatThoughtfully placed plantings
    Nestled in one of Niskayuna's most desirable neighborhoods, 1171 Ruffner Road presents a rare opportunity for buyers with vision. This home is in need of significant updating and renovation, but its solid construction, great layout, and exceptional location make it well worth the investment. Whether you're looking to restore its original charm or create your dream home from the ground up, the possibilities here are truly endless. The true showpiece of this property lies just beyond the back door. Lovingly cultivated over the past 30+ years, the backyard is a breathtaking botanical retreat that reflects decades of passion and dedication. Mature flowering gardens, fruit-bearing trees, and thoughtfully placed plantings create a peaceful, ever-changing landscape that simply cannot be replicated overnight. Every season brings new colors, blooms, and harvests, making this an extraordinary setting for gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a private outdoor sanctuary. Properties offering this combination of incredible potential, a premier Niskayuna location, and such a remarkable landscape are few and far between. Bring your contractor, your imagination, and your vision--this is your chance to transform a home with amazing bones into something truly spectacular while preserving one of the area's most cherished gardens.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    KW Platform 518-724-5800,

    Kyle R DeMeo 518-269-6588

    Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202621940MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom
      • Level: First
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      Foyer
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Flooring: Wood, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: Full,Heated,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,798
      • Total interior livable area: 1,798 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,798
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Off Street, Paved, Attached, Driveway
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened, Porch
      • Exterior features: Garden
      Lot
      • Size: 0.7 Acres
      • Features: Garden
      Details
      • Parcel number: 422400 50.11281
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Cedar, Wood Siding
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • Fixer
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1956

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Niskayuna

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $181/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $377,800
      • Annual tax amount: $8,702
      • Date on market: 7/16/2026

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,707/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/16/2026Listed for sale$325,000+170.8%$181/sqft
        Source: Global MLS #202621940 Report a problem
        9/28/1987Sold$120,000$67/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $255,000
        2024-- $255,000
        2023-- $255,000
        2022-- $255,000
        2021-- $255,000
        2020-- $255,000
        2019-- $255,000
        2018-- $255,000
        2017$8,703 $255,000
        2016-- $255,000
        2015-- $255,000
        2014-- $255,000
        2013-- $255,000
        2012-- $255,000
        2011-- $255,000
        2010-- $255,000
        2009-- $255,000
        2008-- $255,000 +73.4%
        2007-- $147,100
        2006-- $147,100
        2005-- $147,100
        2004-- $147,100
        2002-- $147,100
        2001-- $147,100
        2000-- $147,100
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
        All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
        Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 12309

        Getting around

        1 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        23 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Rosendale
        • High: Niskayuna

        Source: Global MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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