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256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204 Property Information

256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany
Zip code 12204
County Albany
Municipality Colonie
Parcel ID 54.2-7-77.2

Sales & Tax Overview for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany

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Sale date 02/14/1998
Sale price $1
Arm's length
Property tax $5,007

Lot & Building Information for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany

Building sqft 1,196
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 1.3
Year built 1995
Stories 1
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Ranch
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot water/steam
Fuel Oil
First story sqft
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School district North Colonie

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Other Property Data for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany

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About 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204?

256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204 was built in 1995 and has a total of 1,196 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $132,000, the tax amount paid for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204 is $5,006.

When was 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204 last sold?

256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany, NY 12204 was last sold in 03/18/2021.

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Past Sales & Property History for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/14/1998 $1
03/05/1996 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/14/2021 - R
03/18/2021 - D
Deed
(Gift deed)
02/18/1998 - R
02/14/1998 - D
Deed
03/11/1996 - R
03/05/1996 - D
Deed
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $5,007
Market value $302,100
Assessed value $132,000

Assessment History for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany, 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 $275,000 $132,000 37.9291 $5,007 +94.61%
2024 $258,800 $132,000 19.49 $2,573 -7.19%
2023 $236,771 $132,000 21 $2,772 -5.23%
2022 $223,729 $132,000 22.16 $2,925 -2.16%
2021 $216,400 $132,000 22.65 $2,990 -2.41%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Loudonville Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 268 0.63
Loudonville Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 268 0.63
Menands School 5 Public PK, K-8 278 0.79
Menands School 5 Public PK, K-8 278 0.79
St Pius X School NR Private PK, K-8 698 0.89

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Loudonville Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 268 0.63
Menands School 5 Public PK, K-8 278 0.79
St Pius X School NR Private PK, K-8 698 0.89
St Pius X NR Private PK-8 656 0.97
NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 Public 6-8 437 1.54

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Loudonville Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 268 0.63
True North Troy Preparatory Charter School 4 Charter K-12 741 2.53
Shaker High School 8 Public 9-12 2,018 2.55
The Doane Stuart School NR Private PK-12 225 2.60
St Anne Institute NR Private 7-12 53 2.61

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Neighbors for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany

Here are the neighbors for 256 Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
250 Van Rensselaer Blvd, Albany 4,743 02/26/2010 $920,000
3 Van Rensselaer Rd, Albany 1,482 05/04/2006
258 Van Rensselaer Blvd, Albany 5,539 01/02/2021
264 Van Rensselaer Blvd, Albany 5,623 05/18/2010
9 Sage Hill Ln N, Albany 2,281 09/28/2022
266 Van Rensselaer Blvd, Albany 2,014 12/20/1994
43 Patroon Pl, Albany 2,712 11/23/2011 $327,500
254 Van Rensselaer Blvd, Albany 4,028 06/30/2015 $145,000
7 Sage Hill Ln N, Albany 2,160 10/09/2012 $348,000
7 Van Rensselaer Rd, Albany 04/16/2025
8 W Albany Dr, Albany
260 Van Rensselaer Blvd, Albany 3,213 05/18/2010
140 Menand Rd, Albany 2,287 10/31/2017 $86,100
49 Patroon Pl, Albany 2,552
5 Sage Hill Ln N, Albany 1,926 04/13/2012
1 Booth Ln, Albany 5,503
276 Van Rensselaer Blvd, Albany 1,024 01/29/2004 $1
1 Van Rensselaer Rd, Albany 1,320 07/03/2002 $1
47 Patroon Pl, Albany 1,933 01/20/2023 $340,000
45 Patroon Pl, Albany 1,962 06/13/1994 $156,000

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