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$265,384$169 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $181,000 on Mar 21, 2019

5 ORCHARD ST

RENSSELAER, NY 12144
3
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
1,566 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$265K
$247K low$284K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$181,000 · Mar 21, 2019
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$87,663
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$70,130
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.67%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$177,721
HOMESTEAD FNDG · recorded Mar 21, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,045 (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.$288,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$262,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$288,000

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.Cape Cod
CountyRENSSELAER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
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 SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Howard L Goff SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Columbia High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5 Orchard St 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 less than 67% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% 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
$126K$734K

This home is worth more than 40% 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$265,384
CheaperTypical $292,351Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area1,566 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,534 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 5 Orchard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 12144Rensselaer County
Estimated valuepricier than$265,38440% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16925% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,566 ft²52% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac64% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than195953% of homes50% of homes

About 5 Orchard St

How much is 5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY is $265,384 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $247,071 to $283,697. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY last sell?

5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY last sold on Mar 21, 2019 for $181,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY?

5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,566 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY built?

5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY?

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

How does 5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY compare to other homes in Rensselaer 12144?

Among the 6,575 homes in Rensselaer 12144, it is worth more than 40% of them ($265,384 against a typical $292,351), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($169 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,566 ft² against a typical 1,534 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1959 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Rensselaer County, it is worth more than 33% 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 5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Orchard St, Rensselaer, NY was $6,045. The county assessed it at $288,000.

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