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172 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 Property Information

172 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 172 Congress Street, Cohoes
Zip code 12047
County Albany
Municipality Cohoes
Parcel ID 10.83-1-30

Sales & Tax Overview for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes

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Sale date 10/30/2024
Sale price $134,791
Arm's length
Property tax $1,013

Lot & Building Information for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes

Building sqft 2,094
Building class Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Acreage 0.057
Lot dimensions 25 ft X 103 ft
Frontage 25
Depth 103
Year built 1880
Stories 2
Units 2
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 2
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat No central
Fuel None
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Cohoes

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Other Property Data for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes

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About 172 Congress Street, Cohoes

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047?

172 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 was built in 1880 and has a total of 2,094 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 172 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $47,600, the tax amount paid for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 is $1,012.

When was 172 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 last sold and what was the last sale price?

172 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 was last sold in 10/30/2024 for $134,791.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/30/2024 $134,791
06/06/2018 $79,000
07/17/2017 $72,500
       
       
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Title Documents for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/30/2024 - D
01/28/2025 - R
Deed
(Referee`s deed)
06/06/2018 - D
06/07/2018 - R
Deed
07/17/2017 - D
08/09/2017 - R
Deed
06/30/2005 - D
09/29/2005 - R
Deed
12/05/2002 - D
12/10/2002 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $1,013
Market value $141,037
Assessed value $47,600

Assessment History for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 172 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 $135,304 $47,600 21.2803 $1,013 -15.82%
2024 $119,000 $47,600 25.28 $1,203 -5.60%
2023 $112,823 $47,600 26.78 $1,275 -6.40%
2022 $95,200 $47,600 28.61 $1,362 -8.83%
2021 $95,200 $47,600 31.38 $1,494 +0.90%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Abram Lansing School 4 Public PK, K-5 326 0.41
Abram Lansing School 4 Public PK, K-5 326 0.41
Van Schaick Island School 6 Public PK, K-5 137 0.69
Van Schaick Island School 6 Public PK, K-5 137 0.69
Harmony Hill School 5 Public PK, K-5 379 1.18

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cohoes Middle School 4 Public 6-8 441 0.53
Knickerbacker Middle School 4 Public 6-8 471 1.36
St Colman's School NR Private 1-12 35 1.52
Heatly School 4 Public PK, K-12 271 1.57
Catholic Central High School NR Private 7-12 250 1.62

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cohoes High School 3 Public 9-12 554 1.07
Lansingburgh Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 638 1.36
St Colman's School NR Private 1-12 35 1.52
Heatly School 4 Public PK, K-12 271 1.57
Catholic Central High School NR Private 7-12 250 1.62

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Neighbors for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes

Here are the neighbors for 172 Congress Street, Cohoes.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
150 Lancaster St, Cohoes 1,176 05/12/2016 $115,000
178 Congress St, Cohoes 3,474 12/07/2020 $118,000
140 Lancaster St, Cohoes 1,248 11/28/2018 $140,000
188 Main St, Cohoes 9,500 01/18/2017
170 Congress St, Cohoes 2,420 04/10/2023 $150,000
168 Congress St, Cohoes 3,674 02/23/2017 $61,000
1 Van Schaick Ave, Cohoes 2,652 02/26/2004 $1
36 Page Ave, Cohoes 4,392
52 Rensselaer Ave, Cohoes 2,300 12/19/2013 $195,000
130 Lancaster St, Cohoes 2,000 11/25/2020 $15,100
176 Main St, Cohoes 4,023 12/09/2013 $127,200
174 Congress St, Cohoes 3,429 06/26/2025 $141,000
180 Congress St, Cohoes 2,486 09/24/2002 $35,052
144 Lancaster St, Cohoes 3,870 06/18/2019
150 Continental Ave, Cohoes 14,744 08/31/2000 $1
144 Continental Ave, Cohoes 2,296 08/26/2009 $137,500
132 Lancaster St, Cohoes 2,024 01/28/2008
50 Newark St, Cohoes 1,907 07/18/2014 $27,500
164 Congress St, Cohoes 2,070 11/30/1995
162 Congress St, Cohoes 2,146 11/06/2015 $55,000

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