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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $360,000 on Sep 23, 2024

539 CONGRESS ST

TROY, NY 12180
9
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
3,366 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.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$360,000 · Sep 23, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,885 (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.$126,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$116,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$126,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyRENSSELAER
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

H
Troy High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Troy Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
PS 14B-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi

District: Troy City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12180These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
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.86%
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.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.55,638
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.985 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,443
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,896
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

539 Congress 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 96% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in The Hill
  • Newer than 83% of homes in The Hill

How it measures up in Troy 12180

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Troy 12180.

Living area3,366 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 42% of homes nearby

How 539 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe HillTroy 12180Rensselaer County
Living areabigger than3,366 ft²90% of homes92% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac78% of homes50% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than192083% of homes42% of homes28% of homes

About 539 Congress St

When did 539 Congress St, Troy, NY last sell?

539 Congress St, Troy, NY last sold on Sep 23, 2024 for $360,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 539 Congress St, Troy, NY?

539 Congress St, Troy, NY has 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,366 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 539 Congress St, Troy, NY built?

539 Congress St, Troy, NY was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 539 Congress St, Troy, NY?

539 Congress St, Troy, NY is assigned to Troy High School (high), rated C; Troy Middle School (middle), rated C; PS 14 (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Troy City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 539 Congress St, Troy, NY compare to other homes in Troy 12180?

Among the 13,341 homes in Troy 12180, it is bigger than 92% of them (3,366 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1920 against a typical 1939). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 539 Congress St, Troy, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 539 Congress St, Troy, NY was $5,885. The county assessed it at $126,000.

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