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$ 349,000

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5 Short Street Cohoes, NY 12047

6 Beds

2 Baths

2,116 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family

Sub Type Duplex

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,116 sqft

Price per Sqft $164

MLS Listing ID 202628397

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1910

Annual Tax Amount $3,785

Lot Size 0.310 Acres

Acres 0.31

Property Sub-Type Duplex

Source Global MLS

Property Description

HOUSE HACK OPPORTUNITY - LIVE FOR FREE IN COHOES - Sold ''As Is'' Fully renovated duplex with immediate cash flow. Unit 1 is vacant and ready for owner-occupant. Unit 2 currently rented at $1,700/month -- tenant covers majority of your mortgage from day one. 6 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2,116 sq ft Both units completely updated with modern finishes Recent basement waterproofing - new sump pump installed April 2026 Low taxes: $3,785/year Strong rental history INVESTOR MATH: 3.5% down FHA (~$11,900) Monthly mortgage: ~$2,663 PITI Tenant pays: $1,700/month Your cost to live there: ~$963/month Perfect house hack opportunity - tenant covers 64% of your housing cost while you build equity. This is one of the strongest house hack opportunities in the Capital Region. Perfect for first-time investors, owner-occupants looking to offset housing costs, or buy-and-hold portfolios.

Location

State NY

County Albany

Direction Take I-787 North toward Cohoes. Turn right onto Ontario Street, then right onto Linden Street. Turn right onto Short Street. Property will be on the right.

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas

Exterior

Exterior Feature Outdoor Kitchen

Building

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Schools

School District Cohoes

Others

Tax ID 010300 10.60-2-20

Special Listing Condition Standard

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