About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom townhouse at 164 Lark Street in Albany, NY is listed for $225,000 ($88 per sqft). Built in 1890, the home offers 2,554 sqft of living space on a 0.03 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1890
  • 0.03 acre lot

Property Details

3 full, 1 half
1890

Amenities

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Listing Description

This award-winning historic residence is the proud recipient of the Historic Albany Foundation's Preservation Merit Award. Meticulously renovated and tastefully updated within the past five years, this turnkey property seamlessly blends timeless architectural character with today's modern comforts.

Extensive improvements include updated roof, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, offering peace of mind for years to come. The owner's residence welcomes you with a bright and inviting living room featuring beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a gracious center dining room highlighted by a handsome traditional staircase, and a stunning

gourmet kitchen complete with a center island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an atrium door leading to a private balcony with stairs to a fully fenced crushed-stone courtyard--an ideal outdoor retreat. A convenient powder room with a window completes the main level.

Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features a charming bay window and a private en-suite bath. Two additional rear bedrooms, a well-appointed hall bath, and a conveniently located laundry alcove complete the second floor. The garden level offers an excellent income-producing opportunity or guest accommodations with a separate apartment featuring

a combined kitchen and sitting area, rear bedroom with direct access to the private courtyard, and a full bath. Estimated rental income is $900+ per month. Additional features include a sub-basement beneath the front portion of the building with crawl space.

Situated on a corner lot, the home enjoys exceptional natural light throughout. Just steps from the restaurants, cafes, shops, parks, entertainment and cultural attractions. Move-in ready and offering the perfect combination of historic charm, modern updates, and investment potential.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,203/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$163
Interest$975
Insurance$66

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

164 Lark Street

Albany, NY 12210

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Paddle FanSolid Surface CountersEat-in KitchenKitchen Island

Exterior Features

Lighting

Property Details

Flooring

VinylLaminate

Construction

Block

Views

City

Outdoor Features

Deck

Heating

Natural GasForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher/Dryer

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom townhouse at 164 Lark Street is listed at $225,000 ($88/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,204 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1890, 0.03 acre lot. Interior Features: Paddle Fan, Solid Surface Counters, Eat-in Kitchen. Exterior Features: Lighting.

This property is listed by Steven J Girvin.

SG

Steven J Girvin

License 30GI1098856

Agent at Howard Hanna Real Estate Services

Listed by Howard Hanna Real Estate Services · Broker phone: (518) 348-7100 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

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164 Lark Street, Albany, NY 12210

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