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$384,098$251 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $350,000 on Feb 11, 2025

837 BLACK RIVER RD

PETERSBURG, NY 12138
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,531 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.
12.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$384K
$342K low$426K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$350,000 · Feb 11, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,373 (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.$53,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$53,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$370,345

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyRENSSELAER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.12.96
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Berlin Middle School/High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 2.8 mi
E
Berlin Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.6 mi

District: Berlin Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12138These 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.123
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 100.58

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.75%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
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.2,883
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.37 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,028
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,638
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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

837 Black River Rd 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 more than 86% of homes in Petersburg 12138
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Petersburg 12138
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Petersburg 12138
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Rensselaer County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Rensselaer County

What homes are worth in Petersburg 12138

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$78K$620K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Petersburg 12138.

How it measures up in Petersburg 12138

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Petersburg 12138.

Estimated value$384,098
CheaperTypical $252,025Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $177Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Living area1,531 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,277 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size12.96 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 837 Black River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePetersburg 12138Rensselaer County
Estimated valuepricier than$384,09886% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25185% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,531 ft²67% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than12.96 ac80% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than197961% of homes69% of homes

About 837 Black River Rd

How much is 837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY is $384,098 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $342,068 to $426,128. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY last sell?

837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY last sold on Feb 11, 2025 for $350,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY?

837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,531 square feet of living space and a 12.96-acre lot.

When was 837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY built?

837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY?

837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY is assigned to Berlin Middle School/High School (middle), rated C+; Berlin Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Berlin Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY compare to other homes in Petersburg 12138?

Among the 1,665 homes in Petersburg 12138, it is worth more than 86% of them ($384,098 against a typical $252,025), its price per square foot is higher than 85% of them ($251 against a typical $177), it is bigger than 67% of them (1,531 ft² against a typical 1,277 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (12.96 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1979 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Rensselaer County, it is worth more than 70% 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 837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 837 Black River Rd, Petersburg, NY was $2,373. The county assessed it at $53,700.

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