For Sale11d on marketHistoric · 119 yrs

1498 2nd Street

Rensselaer, NY, 12144 • 12144 • Rensselaer County

$174,900

$150/sqft

4Beds

1Baths

1,166Sqft

0.09 acLot

1907Built

Property DNA

1 highlights

Cape Cod Style

Built 1907 · 119 years of history

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Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1907 · Historic

Fix and Save opportunity on a corner lot in Rensselaer. 1498 Second Street offers 4 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1,166 SF ready for updates. Layout features a formal dining room, first floor office, and a small deck overlooking the yard. Public water and sewer. Property will not qualify for traditional financing and is best suited for cash buyers or rehab loans. Ideal for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to restore and add value. Property sold as is.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,141/month

Principal & Interest$908

Property Tax$175

Insurance$58

Down payment20% ($34,980)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $139,920 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential

Year Built1907

HeatingForced Air

CoolingOther

ParkingNo Data

Lot3,920 sqft

Days on Zillow11 Days

Price/sqft$150

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential

StyleCape Cod

Year built1907

Systems

HeatingForced Air

CoolingOther

ConstructionVinyl Siding

Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer

Parking & Outdoor

BasementUnfinished

Lot3,920 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood12144

Annual tax$2,009

Parcel38140014421530

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths1

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Other

Exterior Features

Exterior

None

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Room details

6 rooms detailed

Bedroom

First

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Kitchen

First

Living Room

First

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusFor Sale

Days on market11

Est. value$118,200

Est. rent$2,020/mo

Tax rate1.95%

Price/sqft$150

On marketMar 16, 2026

PostedMar 16, 2026

Last sold$114,814

MLS statusActive

MLS updatedMar 26, 2026

Tour days6

Favorites26

How are the schools in Rensselaer?

2 schools rated nearby

Van Rensselaer Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-5

0.6 mi

Rensselaer Junior Senior High School

Middle • Public • 6-12

0.6 mi

Location

Rensselaer, NY, 12144

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Price history

3 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 8, 2025Sold$114,814$98Public Record

Aug 17, 2007Sold$109,000$93Global MLS

Aug 22, 2002Sold$73,000$63Global MLS

Sold$114,814

Jul 8, 2025•$98/sqft•Public Record

Sold$109,000

Aug 17, 2007•$93/sqft•Global MLS

Sold$73,000

Aug 22, 2002•$63/sqft•Global MLS

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Mar 27, 2024—$21,500

Mar 27, 2023—$21,500

Mar 27, 2022—$21,500

Mar 27, 2021—$21,500

Mar 27, 2020—$21,500

Mar 27, 2019—$21,500

Mar 27, 2018—$21,500

Mar 27, 2017$6,606$21,500

Mar 27, 2016—$21,500

Mar 27, 2015—$21,500

Mar 27, 2014—$21,500

Mar 27, 2013—$21,500

Mar 27, 2012—$21,500

Mar 27, 2011—$21,500

Mar 27, 2010—$12,500

Mar 27, 2009—$21,500

Mar 27, 2008—$21,500

Mar 27, 2007—$17,500

Mar 27, 2006—$17,500

Mar 27, 2005—$17,500

Mar 27, 2004—$17,500

Mar 27, 2003—$17,500

Mar 27, 2002—$12,500

Mar 27, 2001—$12,500

Mar 27, 2000—$12,500

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Rensselaer, NY • Rensselaer County

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Hampton Manor

Nearby cities

Averill ParkCastleton-on-HudsonEast GreenbushHoosick FallsNassauRensselaerSchaghticokeTroy

Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$118,200

Est. rent$2,020/mo

Affordability$1,261/mo

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