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$177,116$121 / 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 94How 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 $117,500 on Jun 28, 2016

56 CHESTNUT ST

RENSSELAER, NY 12144
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,469 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1879
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$177K
$167K low$187K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,500 · Jun 28, 2016
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.$177,116
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$141,693

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,935 (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.$4,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,800
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

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.Traditional/Old
CountyRENSSELAER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
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

56 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.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Rensselaer 12144
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Rensselaer County

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
$127K$750K

This home is worth more than 11% 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$177,116
CheaperTypical $292,781Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $215Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,469 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,534 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1879
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 56 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 12144Rensselaer County
Estimated valuepricier than$177,11611% of homes8% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1218% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,469 ft²45% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²12% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than187910% of homes8% of homes

About 56 Chestnut St

How much is 56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY is $177,116 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $166,881 to $187,351. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY last sell?

56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY last sold on Jun 28, 2016 for $117,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY?

56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,469 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY built?

56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY was built in 1879, making it 147 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY?

56 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 56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY compare to other homes in Rensselaer 12144?

Among the 6,575 homes in Rensselaer 12144, it is worth more than 11% of them ($177,116 against a typical $292,781), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($121 against a typical $215), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,469 ft² against a typical 1,534 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1879 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Rensselaer County, it is worth more than 8% 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 56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY was $3,935. The county assessed it at $24,000.

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