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Alplaus 12008

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.New York
$338K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$306K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jan 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.134
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$306K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,683 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1920
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.93%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.55%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.94%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.9.0%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.47%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.0 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.32
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.67

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.541
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,176 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Alplaus 12008 compares

By median home value, Alplaus 12008 is the 4th most expensive of 13 ZIP codes in Schenectady County, and its typical home is worth more than 58% of all homes in Schenectady County.

Home values in Alplaus 12008

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$199K$532K
ZIP codes in Schenectady County ranked by median home value
#Schenectady CountyMedian valueHomes
1Duanesburg 12056$389K876
2Schenectady 12309$381K10,848
3Delanson 12053$336K1,861
4Alplaus 12008$306K134
5Pattersonville 12137$305K699
6Schenectady 12302$305K9,871
7Schenectady 12303$291K10,418
8Schenectady 12306$276K9,728
9Rotterdam Junction 12150$255K339
10Schenectady 12305$249K689
11Schenectady 12308$232K3,616
12Schenectady 12304$231K6,469
13Schenectady 12307$112K1,514

About the Alplaus 12008 market

What is the median home price in Alplaus 12008, NY?

The median sale price in Alplaus 12008, NY is $337,503 (data through January 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Alplaus 12008, NY each year?

3 homes sold in Alplaus 12008, NY over the last 12 months (data through January 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Alplaus 12008, NY?

Alplaus 12008, NY contains 134 residential properties, with a median of 1,683 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1920. The median TopHap Estimate is $306K.

How does Alplaus 12008, NY compare to the rest of Schenectady County?

By median home value, Alplaus 12008, NY is the 4th most expensive of 13 ZIP codes in Schenectady County. Its typical home is worth more than 58% of all homes in Schenectady County. Delanson 12053 ranks just above it and Pattersonville 12137 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Alplaus 12008, NY?

94% of homes in Alplaus 12008, NY are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Alplaus 12008, NY hold?

55% of mortgaged homes in Alplaus 12008, NY are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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