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178 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 Property Information

178 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 178 Congress Street, Cohoes
Zip code 12047
County Albany
Municipality Cohoes
Parcel ID 10.83-1-32

Sales & Tax Overview for 178 Congress Street, Cohoes

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Sale date 12/07/2020
Sale price $118,000
Arm's length
Property tax $1,636

Lot & Building Information for 178 Congress Street, Cohoes

Building sqft 3,474
Building class Three Family Year-Round Residence (230)
Acreage 0.088
Lot dimensions 38 ft X 103 ft
Frontage 38
Depth 103
Year built 1880
Stories 3
Units 3
Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 3
Kitchen 3
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Composition
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 178 Congress Street, Cohoes

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About 178 Congress Street, Cohoes

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 178 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047?

178 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 was built in 1880 and has a total of 3,474 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 178 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $76,900, the tax amount paid for 178 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 is $1,636.

When was 178 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 last sold and what was the last sale price?

178 Congress Street, Cohoes, NY 12047 was last sold in 12/07/2020 for $118,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 178 Congress Street, Cohoes

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/07/2020 $118,000
02/14/2013 $3,500
11/05/2004 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 178 Congress Street, Cohoes

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/07/2020 - D
12/15/2020 - R
Deed
02/14/2013 - D
02/21/2013 - R
Deed
(Referee`s deed)
11/05/2004 - D
11/10/2004 - R
Deed
10/03/2001 - D
11/07/2001 - R
Deed
02/13/2001 - D
02/15/2001 - R
Deed
12/05/2000 - D
12/18/2000 - R
Deed
07/28/2000 - D
09/08/2000 - R
Deed
(Referee`s deed)
08/29/1997 - D
09/03/1997 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 178 Congress Street, Cohoes

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $1,636
Market value $227,852
Assessed value $76,900

Assessment History for 178 Congress Street, Cohoes

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 178 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 $218,590 $76,900 21.2803 $1,636 -15.82%
2024 $192,250 $76,900 25.28 $1,944 -5.60%
2023 $182,271 $76,900 26.78 $2,059 -6.40%
2022 $153,800 $76,900 28.61 $2,200 -8.83%
2021 $153,800 $76,900 31.38 $2,413 +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 0.42
Abram Lansing School 4 Public PK, K-5 326 0.42
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 1.19

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Cohoes Middle School 4 Public 6-8 441 0.54
Knickerbacker Middle School 4 Public 6-8 471 1.36
St Colman's School NR Private 1-12 35 1.51
Heatly School 4 Public PK, K-12 271 1.55
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 1.08
Lansingburgh Senior High School 4 Public 9-12 638 1.36
St Colman's School NR Private 1-12 35 1.51
Heatly School 4 Public PK, K-12 271 1.55
Catholic Central High School NR Private 7-12 250 1.62

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Neighbors for 178 Congress Street, Cohoes

Here are the neighbors for 178 Congress Street, Cohoes.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
150 Lancaster St, Cohoes 1,176 05/12/2016 $115,000
196 Main St, Cohoes 2,432 12/23/2019 $125,000
198 Main St, Cohoes 05/22/2004 $500
188 Main St, Cohoes 9,500 01/18/2017
140 Lancaster St, Cohoes 1,248 11/28/2018 $140,000
170 Congress St, Cohoes 2,420 04/10/2023 $150,000
36 Page Ave, Cohoes 4,392
179 Main St, Cohoes 2,466 06/05/2023 $240,000
1 Van Schaick Ave, Cohoes 2,652 02/26/2004 $1
172 Congress St, Cohoes 2,094 10/30/2024 $134,791
185 Main St, Cohoes 2,460 05/22/2018
180 Congress St, Cohoes 2,486 09/24/2002 $35,052
181 Main St, Cohoes 3,436 09/24/2013 $125,000
174 Congress St, Cohoes 3,429 06/26/2025 $141,000
176 Main St, Cohoes 4,023 12/09/2013 $127,200
41 Page Ave, Cohoes 2,064 03/26/2010 $115,000
192 Main St, Cohoes 3,977 10/14/2022 $165,000
137 Ontario St, Cohoes 2,304
144 Lancaster St, Cohoes 3,870 06/18/2019
150 Continental Ave, Cohoes 14,744 08/31/2000 $1

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