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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

540 EAST ST

RENSSELAER, NY 12144
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,136 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,870 (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.$21,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,000

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.0.07
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

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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 · 1.3 mi
M
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.3 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

540 East 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 82% of homes in Rensselaer 12144
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Older than 81% 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 area2,136 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 540 East St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 12144Rensselaer County
Living areabigger than2,136 ft²82% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²8% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than190019% of homes21% of homes

About 540 East St

When did 540 East St, Rensselaer, NY last sell?

540 East St, Rensselaer, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 East St, Rensselaer, NY?

540 East St, Rensselaer, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,136 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 540 East St, Rensselaer, NY built?

540 East St, Rensselaer, NY was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 East St, Rensselaer, NY?

540 East St, Rensselaer, NY is assigned to Van Rensselaer Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Rensselaer Junior/Senior High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Rensselaer City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 540 East St, Rensselaer, NY compare to other homes in Rensselaer 12144?

Among the 6,575 homes in Rensselaer 12144, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,136 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1900 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 540 East St, Rensselaer, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 East St, Rensselaer, NY was $3,870. The county assessed it at $21,000.

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