700 cortland street

Mid-century modern style elevates this sprawling brick split-level home, perfectly set on a rare double lot in Albany's premier Buckingham Pond neighborhood. The current owners have invested over $170,000 updating the interior & modernizing the home systems of this 4-bedroom, 3-bath home with over 3,100 sf of living space. Bright, flowing spaces are ideal for entertaining and everyday living. Whip up meals in the impressive eat-in kitchen, complete with dual sinks, two dishwashers, and new Thermador refrigerator. Host gatherings in the formal dining room with a wall of windows overlooking the private backyard, or take the party outside to the expansive deck. Unwind by the cozy gas fireplace in the spacious living room beneath soaring vaulted ceilings, or enjoy your morning coffee in the sunroom with peaceful wooded views of the fenced-in yard. Upstairs, retreat to the serene primary suite offering a walk-in closet and ample full bath with a walk-in shower, double vanity, and jacuzzi tub. The lower level provides a perfect space for guests—whether long- or short-term—with a spacious rec room, office, and a bedroom with its own full bath. A 3 car garage and shed provide plenty of room for tools & toys. Owned solar panels save over $3,000 per year in energy costs. Roof 5yrs, Furnace & A/C 4yrs, HW heater 5 yrs, W/D 3yrs, Refrigerator 1 yr, Solar panels 3 yrs. Enjoy the convenience of city living—just minutes from hospitals, the university, Empire Plaza, shopping, dining, and highways—while feeling worlds away in your own private retreat.