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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $315,000 on Aug 13, 2026

779 STATE ROUTE 40

MELROSE, NY 12121
5
Beds
3
Baths
4,177 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.
5.08 ac
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$315,000 · Aug 13, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,288 (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.$57,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$405,899

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.5.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Shed · 3,315 ft²Porch · 808 ft²

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.

E
Hoosic Valley Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 4.8 mi
H
Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 2–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Hoosic Valley Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12121These 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.32
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,415
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.104 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$114,647
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,540
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

779 State Route 40 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 98% of homes in Melrose 12121
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Melrose 12121

How it measures up in Melrose 12121

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melrose 12121.

Living area4,177 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,638 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size5.08 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 779 State Route 40 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose 12121Rensselaer County
Living areabigger than4,177 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.08 ac77% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than190015% of homes21% of homes

About 779 State Route 40

When did 779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY last sell?

779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY last sold on Aug 13, 2026 for $315,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY?

779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 4,177 square feet of living space and a 5.08-acre lot.

When was 779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY built?

779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY?

779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY is assigned to Hoosic Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Hoosic Valley Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY compare to other homes in Melrose 12121?

Among the 730 homes in Melrose 12121, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,177 ft² against a typical 1,638 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (5.08 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1975). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 779 State Route 40, Melrose, NY was $8,288. The county assessed it at $57,800.

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