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5 Short Street, 
Cohoes, NY 12047

$319,999

6

Beds

2

Baths

2,116

Sq Ft

Multi-Family

Active

Listed by

Saad Tai

Real Broker Ny LLC.

1 855-450-0442

Last updated:

August 21, 2026, 02:25 PM

MLS#

202613396

Source:

Global MLS

About This Home

5 Short Street

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.

Home Facts

Multi-Family

2 Baths

6 Bedrooms

Built in 1910

Price Summary

319,999

$151 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

202613396

Last Updated:

August 21, 2026, 02:25 PM

Added:

5 month(s) ago

Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

6

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

2

Full Bathrooms:

2

Interior

Living Area:

2,116 Sq. Ft.

Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Duplex-Over/Under

Building Area:

2,116 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1910

Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

13,503

Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$319,999

Price per Sq. Ft:

$151 per Sq. Ft.

Source:Global MLS
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