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$263,819$210 / 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 $255,000 on Jan 2, 2026

2078 RENSSELAER AVE

SCHENECTADY, NY 12303
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,254 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1969
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

$264K
$246K low$282K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$255,000 · Jan 2, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,388 (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.$152,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$144,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,800

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.Ranch
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.0.17
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, Attached
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 · 0.6 mi
E
Herman L Bradt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.7 mi
H
Mohonasen Senior High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 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

2078 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Schenectady County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Schenectady County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Schenectady 12303
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Schenectady County

What homes are worth in Schenectady 12303

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

This home
$121K$743K

This home is worth more than 37% 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$263,819
CheaperTypical $291,951Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,622 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1969
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 2078 Rensselaer Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSchenectady 12303Schenectady County
Estimated valuepricier than$263,81937% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21055% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,254 ft²22% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac31% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than196967% of homes74% of homes

About 2078 Rensselaer Ave

How much is 2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY is $263,819 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $245,935 to $281,703. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY last sell?

2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY last sold on Jan 2, 2026 for $255,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY?

2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,254 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY built?

2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY was built in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY?

2078 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 2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY compare to other homes in Schenectady 12303?

Among the 10,417 homes in Schenectady 12303, it is worth more than 37% of them ($263,819 against a typical $291,951), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($210 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,254 ft² against a typical 1,622 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1969 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Schenectady County, it is worth more than 40% 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 2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2078 Rensselaer Ave, Schenectady, NY was $4,388. The county assessed it at $152,000.

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