5 Short Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
Local realty services provided by:HUNT Real Estate ERA
5 Short Street,Cohoes, NY 12047
$319,999
- 6 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,116 sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Active
Listed by: saad tai
Office: real broker ny llc.
MLS#:202613396
Source:Global MLS
Price summary
- Price:$319,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$151.23
About this home
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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1910
- Listing ID #:202613396
- Added:151 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 15, 2026 at 02:28 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Basement Description:Full
- Living area:2,116 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Baseboard, Natural Gas
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1910
- Building area:2,116 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.31 Acres
- Architectural Style:Duplex-Over/Under
- Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding
- Exterior Features:Outdoor Kitchen
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$319,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$151.23
- Tax amount:$3,785
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