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$448,188$152 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

96 HIGHLAND AVE

RENSSELAER, NY 12144
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,956 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$448K
$419K low$477K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,510 (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.$57,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$339,286

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.0.39
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.In-Ground Vinyl 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 · 0.7 mi
M
Rensselaer Junior/Senior High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.7 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%

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How this home compares

96 Highland Ave 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 85% of homes in Rensselaer 12144
  • Costs less per square foot than 82% of homes in Rensselaer 12144
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Rensselaer 12144
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Rensselaer 12144

What homes are worth in Rensselaer 12144

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

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$115K$713K

This home is worth more than 85% 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$448,188
CheaperTypical $284,343Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,956 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 96 Highland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRensselaer 12144Rensselaer County
Estimated valuepricier than$448,18885% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15218% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than2,956 ft²96% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac78% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than195449% of homes47% of homes

About 96 Highland Ave

How much is 96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY is $448,188 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $419,496 to $476,880. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY last sell?

96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY?

96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,956 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY built?

96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY?

96 Highland Ave, 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 96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY compare to other homes in Rensselaer 12144?

Among the 6,575 homes in Rensselaer 12144, it is worth more than 85% of them ($448,188 against a typical $284,343), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($152 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 96% of them (2,956 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1954 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of Rensselaer County, it is worth more than 82% 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 96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Highland Ave, Rensselaer, NY was $9,510. The county assessed it at $57,000.

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