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Last sold for $259,500 on Jun 9, 2021

256 MARYLAND AVE

RENSSELAER, NY 12144
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,371 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.
1935
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.$259,500 · Jun 9, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,256 (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.$257,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$239,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$215,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$257,000

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.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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

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

256 Maryland 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Older than 67% 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 area1,371 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 256 Maryland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 12144Rensselaer County
Living areabigger than1,371 ft²39% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac47% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than193533% of homes35% of homes

About 256 Maryland Ave

When did 256 Maryland Ave, Rensselaer, NY last sell?

256 Maryland Ave, Rensselaer, NY last sold on Jun 9, 2021 for $259,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Maryland Ave, Rensselaer, NY?

256 Maryland Ave, Rensselaer, NY has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,371 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 256 Maryland Ave, Rensselaer, NY built?

256 Maryland Ave, Rensselaer, NY was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

How does 256 Maryland Ave, Rensselaer, NY compare to other homes in Rensselaer 12144?

Among the 6,575 homes in Rensselaer 12144, it is bigger than 39% of them (1,371 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1935 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 256 Maryland Ave, Rensselaer, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Maryland Ave, Rensselaer, NY was $7,256. The county assessed it at $257,000.

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