Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $51,000 on Sep 30, 2004

1542 5TH ST

RENSSELAER, NY 12144
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,160 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1858
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$51,000 · Sep 30, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,411 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$33,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$196,429

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyRENSSELAER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Van Rensselaer Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Rensselaer City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12144These 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.113
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 100.57

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,884
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,154 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,823
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,873
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1542 5th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Rensselaer 12144
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Rensselaer 12144

How it measures up in Rensselaer 12144

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rensselaer 12144.

Living area2,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built1858
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 1542 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 12144Rensselaer County
Living areabigger than2,160 ft²83% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac23% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than18584% of homes5% of homes

About 1542 5th St

When did 1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY last sell?

1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY last sold on Sep 30, 2004 for $51,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY?

1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,160 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY built?

1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY was built in 1858, making it 168 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY?

1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY is assigned to Van Rensselaer Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Rensselaer City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY compare to other homes in Rensselaer 12144?

Among the 6,575 homes in Rensselaer 12144, it is bigger than 83% of them (2,160 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1858 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 5th St, Rensselaer, NY was $5,411. The county assessed it at $33,000.

More homes on 5th St

Closest homes

More homes in Rensselaer 12144

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 1542 5th St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map