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Last sold for $175,000 on Apr 28, 2022

218 HIGHLAND AVE

RENSSELAER, NY 12144
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,465 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$175,000 · Apr 28, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,820 (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.$35,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$27,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$211,310

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.Traditional/Old
CountyRENSSELAER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

E
Van Rensselaer Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.9 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%

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How this home compares

218 Highland 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Rensselaer County

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 area1,465 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 218 Highland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 12144Rensselaer County
Living areabigger than1,465 ft²45% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²12% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than195044% of homes43% of homes

About 218 Highland Ave

When did 218 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY last sell?

218 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY last sold on Apr 28, 2022 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 218 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY?

218 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,465 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 218 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY built?

218 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY?

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

How does 218 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY compare to other homes in Rensselaer 12144?

Among the 6,575 homes in Rensselaer 12144, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,465 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1950 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 218 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY was $5,820. The county assessed it at $35,500.

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