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$250,466$169 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $107,500 on Sep 27, 2012

1720 RENSSELAER AVE

SCHENECTADY, NY 12303
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,478 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1907
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$250K
$234K low$267K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$107,500 · Sep 27, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,947 (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.$135,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$207,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountySCHENECTADY
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Draper Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.0 mi
H
Mohonasen Senior High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12303These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
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.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,755
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,957 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,852
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$97,643
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

1720 Rensselaer Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Schenectady 12303
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Schenectady 12303
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Schenectady 12303
  • Older than 92% of homes in Schenectady 12303

What homes are worth in Schenectady 12303

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$121K$757K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Schenectady 12303.

How it measures up in Schenectady 12303

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Schenectady 12303.

Estimated value$250,466
CheaperTypical $291,951Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,478 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,622 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1907
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 1720 Rensselaer Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSchenectady 12303Schenectady County
Estimated valuepricier than$250,46630% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16925% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,478 ft²39% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac34% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than19078% of homes12% of homes

About 1720 Rensselaer Ave

How much is 1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY is $250,466 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $233,902 to $267,030. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY last sell?

1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY last sold on Sep 27, 2012 for $107,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY?

1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,478 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY built?

1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY was built in 1907, making it 119 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY?

1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY is assigned to Draper Middle School (middle), rated C+; Herman L Bradt Elementary School (elementary); Mohonasen Senior High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY compare to other homes in Schenectady 12303?

Among the 10,417 homes in Schenectady 12303, it is worth more than 30% of them ($250,466 against a typical $291,951), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($169 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 39% of them (1,478 ft² against a typical 1,622 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1907 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Schenectady County, it is worth more than 34% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1720 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY was $4,947. The county assessed it at $135,000.

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