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55 CHESTNUT ST

RENSSELAER, NY 12144
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,956 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1874
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

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.$146,520
RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC · recorded Feb 2, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,057 (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.$24,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,857

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
79
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
21
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyRENSSELAER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Above-Ground Pool

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 · 0.4 mi
M
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.4 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%

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

55 Chestnut 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 75% of homes in Rensselaer 12144
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Older than 93% 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 area1,956 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,534 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1874
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 55 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 12144Rensselaer County
Living areabigger than1,956 ft²75% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac22% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than18749% of homes7% of homes

About 55 Chestnut St

When did 55 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY last sell?

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

How big is 55 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY?

55 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,956 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 55 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY built?

55 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY was built in 1874, making it 152 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 55 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY?

55 Chestnut 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 55 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY compare to other homes in Rensselaer 12144?

Among the 6,575 homes in Rensselaer 12144, it is bigger than 75% of them (1,956 ft² against a typical 1,534 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1874 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 55 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY was $4,057. The county assessed it at $24,000.

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