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$464,017$200 / 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 95How 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 $30,000 on May 9, 2025

2938 RIVER RD

SCHENECTADY, NY 12309
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,324 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$464K
$439K low$489K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · May 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$277,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$219,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$277,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$410,400

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.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83
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, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 504 ft²Porch · 396 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Iroquois Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Rosendale Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Niskayuna High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Niskayuna Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12309These 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.57
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,226
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,817 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,409
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$142,373
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

2938 River Rd 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 more than 87% of homes in Schenectady County
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Schenectady County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Schenectady 12309

What homes are worth in Schenectady 12309

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

This home
$195K$848K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Schenectady 12309.

How it measures up in Schenectady 12309

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Schenectady 12309.

Estimated value$464,017
CheaperTypical $393,258Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area2,324 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,914 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.33 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 2938 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSchenectady 12309Schenectady County
Estimated valuepricier than$464,01769% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20038% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than2,324 ft²72% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac93% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than195442% of homes61% of homes

About 2938 River Rd

How much is 2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY is $464,017 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $438,548 to $489,486. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY last sell?

2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY last sold on May 9, 2025 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY?

2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,324 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

When was 2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY built?

2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY?

2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY is assigned to Iroquois Middle School (middle), rated A; Rosendale Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Niskayuna High School (high), rated A. All sit in Niskayuna Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2938 River Rd, Schenectady, NY compare to other homes in Schenectady 12309?

Among the 10,846 homes in Schenectady 12309, it is worth more than 69% of them ($464,017 against a typical $393,258), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($200 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,324 ft² against a typical 1,914 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 0.33 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1954 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Schenectady County, it is worth more than 87% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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