| Primary address | 161 Congress Street, Cohoes |
| Zip code | 12047 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Cohoes |
| Parcel ID | 10.83-1-14 |
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| Sale date | 12/19/2022 |
| Sale price | $201,400 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $1,739 |
| Building sqft | 3,312 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.126
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| Lot dimensions | 50 ft X 109 ft |
| Frontage | 50 |
| Depth | 109 |
| Year built | 1880 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Cohoes |
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161 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 was built in 1880 and has a total of 3,312 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 161 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $81,700, the tax amount paid for 161 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 is $1,738.
When was 161 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 last sold and what was the last sale price?161 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 was last sold in 12/19/2022 for $201,400.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 161 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $1,739 |
| Market value | $242,074 |
| Assessed value | $81,700 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 161 Congress Street, Cohoes, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,234 | $81,700 | 21.2803 | $1,739 | -15.82% |
| 2024 | $204,250 | $81,700 | 25.28 | $2,065 | -5.60% |
| 2023 | $193,648 | $81,700 | 26.78 | $2,188 | -6.40% |
| 2022 | $163,400 | $81,700 | 28.61 | $2,337 | -8.83% |
| 2021 | $163,400 | $81,700 | 31.38 | $2,564 | +0.90% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abram Lansing School | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 326 | 0.38 |
| Abram Lansing School | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 326 | 0.38 |
| Van Schaick Island School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 137 | 0.72 |
| Van Schaick Island School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 137 | 0.72 |
| Harmony Hill School | 5 | Public | PK, K-5 | 379 | 1.14 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 441 | 0.50 |
| Knickerbacker Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 471 | 1.40 |
| St Colman's School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 35 | 1.51 |
| Heatly School | 4 | Public | PK, K-12 | 271 | 1.59 |
| Catholic Central High School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 250 | 1.65 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 554 | 1.03 |
| Lansingburgh Senior High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 638 | 1.40 |
| St Colman's School | NR | Private | 1-12 | 35 | 1.51 |
| Heatly School | 4 | Public | PK, K-12 | 271 | 1.59 |
| Catholic Central High School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 250 | 1.65 |
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Here are the neighbors for 161 Congress Street, Cohoes.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Congress St, Cohoes | 1,936 | 08/08/2025 | $205,000 |
| 150 Main St, Cohoes | 2,464 | 10/07/2022 | $100,000 |
| 118 Main St, Cohoes | 2,905 | 12/02/2020 | $160,000 |
| 268 Remsen St, Cohoes | 3,340 | 04/03/2018 | $48,751 |
| 159 Congress St, Cohoes | 2,244 | 05/31/2007 | $109,000 |
| 148 Congress St, Cohoes | 896 | ||
| 165 Congress St, Cohoes | 3,201 | 09/05/2025 | $25,000 |
| 100 Main St, Cohoes | 2,484 | ||
| 153 Main St, Cohoes | 2,878 | 05/03/2023 | |
| 146 Main St, Cohoes | 01/11/2022 | $1,000 | |
| 144 Congress St, Cohoes | 4,800 | 10/13/2015 | $115,000 |
| 155 Congress St, Cohoes | 2,512 | 05/12/2021 | $142,000 |
| 140 Congress St, Cohoes | 5,355 | 11/12/2024 | $475,000 |
| 173 Congress St, Cohoes | 2,928 | 03/27/2017 | $122,000 |
| 151 Main St, Cohoes | 2,300 | 07/23/2019 | $57,000 |
| 149 Main St, Cohoes | 2,400 | 05/05/2008 | $21,000 |
| 148 Main St, Cohoes | 1,912 | 06/18/2019 | $70,000 |
| 169 Congress St, Cohoes | 2,288 | 10/15/2018 | |
| 112 Main St, Cohoes | 5,325 | 03/18/2024 | $565,000 |
| 171 Congress St, Cohoes | 04/25/2005 | $73,000 |