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$284,018$176 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $289,900 on Feb 1, 2024

245 MADISON AVE E

RENSSELAER, NY 12144
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,616 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$284K
$244K low$324K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$289,900 · Feb 1, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,835 (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.$233,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$218,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$202,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,000

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.0.15
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Red Mill SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Howard L Goff SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi

District: East Greenbush Central 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

245 Madison Ave E 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 less per square foot than 73% of homes in Rensselaer 12144
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Older than 67% of homes in Rensselaer 12144

What homes are worth in Rensselaer 12144

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

This home
$112K$755K

This home is worth more than 47% 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.

Estimated value$284,018
CheaperTypical $292,759Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$176
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,616 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 245 Madison Ave E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 12144Rensselaer County
Estimated valuepricier than$284,01847% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17627% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,616 ft²55% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac40% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than193533% of homes34% of homes

About 245 Madison Ave E

How much is 245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY is $284,018 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $243,894 to $324,142. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY last sell?

245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY last sold on Feb 1, 2024 for $289,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY?

245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,616 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY built?

245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY?

245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY is assigned to Red Mill School (elementary), rated A; Columbia High School (high), rated A; Howard L Goff School (middle), rated A. All sit in East Greenbush Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY compare to other homes in Rensselaer 12144?

Among the 6,575 homes in Rensselaer 12144, it is worth more than 47% of them ($284,018 against a typical $292,759), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($176 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,616 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1935 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Rensselaer County, it is worth more than 41% 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 245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 245 Madison Ave E, Rensselaer, NY was $6,835. The county assessed it at $233,000.

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