5 Short St

Cohoes, NY 12047
  • $339,999

    Price
  • 6

    Bed
  • 2

    Bath
  • 2,116

    SqFt

About the Listing o2688A - 34810

HOUSE HACK OPPORTUNITY - LIVE FOR FREE IN COHOES 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.

Listing Highlights

Status Active
Days on Site 30
Property Type Multi-Family
MLS ® 202613396
Year Built 1910
Total Square Footage 2,116
Lot/Acreage 0.31
County Albany
School District Cohoes

Interior Details

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 2 Full
  • Appliances:
  • Air Cond:
  • Heating: Baseboard,Natural Gas
  • Fireplaces:
  • Floor:
  • Above Ground Sq Ft: 2116
  • Below Ground Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement: Full
  • Other:
  • Water: Public

Exterior Details

  • Garage Capacity: N/A
  • Roof:
  • Others: Outdoor Kitchen
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial Details

  • Tax Amount: $3,785
  • Taxes w/Assessments: N/A
  • Tax/Property ID: 010300 10.60-2-20
  • Tax Year: N/A

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