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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $91,000 on Mar 25, 2024

53 JOHN ST

RENSSELAER, NY 12144
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,442 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$91,000 · Mar 25, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,807 (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.$34,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$34,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,381

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyRENSSELAER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 430 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.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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 · 0.8 mi
M
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.8 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

53 John 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.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Rensselaer 12144
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Older 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 area2,442 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 53 John St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 12144Rensselaer County
Living areabigger than2,442 ft²90% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac42% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than188012% of homes10% of homes

About 53 John St

When did 53 John St, Rensselaer, NY last sell?

53 John St, Rensselaer, NY last sold on Mar 25, 2024 for $91,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 John St, Rensselaer, NY?

53 John St, Rensselaer, NY has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,442 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 53 John St, Rensselaer, NY built?

53 John St, Rensselaer, NY was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 53 John St, Rensselaer, NY?

53 John St, 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 53 John St, Rensselaer, NY compare to other homes in Rensselaer 12144?

Among the 6,575 homes in Rensselaer 12144, it is bigger than 90% of them (2,442 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1880 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 53 John St, Rensselaer, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 John St, Rensselaer, NY was $5,807. The county assessed it at $34,000.

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