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$264,587$189 / 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 95How 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 $159,000 on Jul 28, 2017

872 STATE ROUTE 40

MELROSE, NY 12121
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,397 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.
0.57 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$265K
$252K low$278K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$159,000 · Jul 28, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,899 (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.$35,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$250,702

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Cape Cod
CountyRENSSELAER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.57
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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

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
Hoosic Valley Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 4.4 mi
H
Hoosic Valley Junior Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 2–12 · 4.4 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

872 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Melrose 12121
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Melrose 12121
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Melrose 12121
  • Older than 74% of homes in Melrose 12121

What homes are worth in Melrose 12121

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

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$137K$720K

This home is worth more than 24% 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.

Estimated value$264,587
CheaperTypical $334,174Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,397 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,638 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.57 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 872 State Route 40 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose 12121Rensselaer County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,58724% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18939% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,397 ft²32% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.57 ac15% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than195026% of homes44% of homes

About 872 State Route 40

How much is 872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY is $264,587 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $251,510 to $277,664. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY last sell?

872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY last sold on Jul 28, 2017 for $159,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY?

872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,397 square feet of living space and a 0.57-acre lot.

When was 872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY built?

872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY?

872 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 872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY compare to other homes in Melrose 12121?

Among the 730 homes in Melrose 12121, it is worth more than 24% of them ($264,587 against a typical $334,174), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($189 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,397 ft² against a typical 1,638 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.57 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1950 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Rensselaer County, it is worth more than 34% 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 872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 872 State Route 40, Melrose, NY was $4,899. The county assessed it at $35,700.

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