| Primary address | 78 Melville Avenue, Cohoes |
| Zip code | 12047 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Cohoes |
| Parcel ID | 11.54-2-7 |
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| Sale date | 03/09/2000 |
| Sale price | $55,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $1,205 |
| Building sqft | 2,068 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.057
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| Lot dimensions | 25 ft X 100 ft |
| Frontage | 25 |
| Depth | 100 |
| Year built | 1891 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Cohoes |
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78 Melville Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 was built in 1891 and has a total of 2,068 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 78 Melville Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $63,400, the tax amount paid for 78 Melville Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 is $1,349.
When was 78 Melville Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 last sold and what was the last sale price?78 Melville Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047 was last sold in 03/09/2000 for $55,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2000 | $55,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 78 Melville Avenue, Cohoes, NY 12047. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $1,349 |
| Current property tax | $1,205 |
| Market value | $187,852 |
| Assessed value | $63,400 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 78 Melville Avenue, 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 | $180,216 | $63,400 | 21.2803 | $1,349 | -15.82% |
| 2024 | $158,500 | $63,400 | 25.28 | $1,603 | -5.60% |
| 2023 | $150,273 | $63,400 | 26.78 | $1,698 | -6.40% |
| 2022 | $126,800 | $63,400 | 28.61 | $1,814 | -8.83% |
| 2021 | $126,800 | $63,400 | 31.38 | $1,989 | +0.90% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 78 Melville Avenue, Cohoes to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Schaick Island School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 137 | 0.45 |
| Van Schaick Island School | 6 | Public | PK, K-5 | 137 | 0.45 |
| St Augustines School | NR | Private | PK, K-6 | 97 | 0.59 |
| St Augustines School | NR | Private | PK, K-6 | 97 | 0.59 |
| Rensselaer Park Elementary School | 3 | Public | 3-5 | 441 | 0.93 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Central High School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 250 | 0.79 |
| Knickerbacker Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 471 | 0.98 |
| St Mary's School | NR | Private | PK-8 | 173 | 1.23 |
| Cohoes Middle School | 4 | Public | 6-8 | 441 | 1.23 |
| Oakwood Christian School | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 100 | 1.34 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Central High School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 250 | 0.79 |
| Lansingburgh Senior High School | 4 | Public | 9-12 | 638 | 0.98 |
| Oakwood Christian School | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 100 | 1.34 |
| Cohoes High School | 3 | Public | 9-12 | 554 | 1.63 |
| Heatly School | 4 | Public | PK, K-12 | 271 | 2.01 |
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Here are the neighbors for 78 Melville Avenue, Cohoes.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187 Continental Ave, Cohoes | |||
| 67 Park Ave, Cohoes | 2,216 | 01/10/2023 | |
| 96 1st St, Cohoes | 980 | 10/04/2024 | $365,000 |
| 30 Delaware Ave, Cohoes | 1,280 | 05/21/2024 | $450,000 |
| 150 Delaware Ave, Cohoes | 168,472 | 04/25/1996 | |
| 79 1st St, Cohoes | 1,092 | 10/23/2017 | $132,000 |
| 77 Heartt Ave, Cohoes | 1,980 | 04/26/2004 | $1 |
| 155 Continental Ave, Cohoes | |||
| 200 Delaware Ave, Cohoes | |||
| 69 Park Ave, Cohoes | 944 | 11/16/2022 | $135,000 |
| 21 Gansevoort Ave, Cohoes | 1,761 | 05/05/2020 | $55,792 |
| 57 Park Ave, Cohoes | 2,024 | 08/29/2019 | $1 |
| 19 Continental Ave, Cohoes | 1,540 | 02/11/2020 | $150,000 |
| 80 Melville Ave, Cohoes | 2,068 | ||
| 82 Melville Ave, Cohoes | 2,112 | 10/18/2022 | $170,000 |
| 55 Park Ave, Cohoes | 1,836 | 03/04/2024 | $143,500 |
| 100 1st St, Cohoes | 1,708 | ||
| 1720 Railroad Ave, Cohoes | |||
| 20 Delaware Ave, Cohoes | 35,579 | 10/31/2019 | $500,000 |
| 180 Delaware Ave, Cohoes |