| Primary address | 540 Mercer Street, Albany |
| Zip code | 12208 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Albany |
| Neighborhood | Pine Hills |
| Parcel ID | 75.28-5-11 |
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| Sale date | 10/17/2018 |
| Sale price | $185,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $8,962 |
| Building sqft | 1,690 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.092 |
| Lot dimensions | 35 ft X 116 ft |
| Frontage | 35 |
| Depth | 116 |
| Year built | 1924 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Albany |
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540 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,690 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 540 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $287,000, the tax amount paid for 540 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 is $8,962.
When was 540 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 last sold and what was the last sale price?540 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208 was last sold in 10/17/2018 for $185,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 540 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $8,962 |
| Market value | $298,958 |
| Assessed value | $287,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Mercer Street, 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 | $287,000 | $287,000 | 31.2279 | $8,962 | +110.84% |
| 2024 | $203,304 | $144,000 | 29.52 | $4,251 | -11.67% |
| 2023 | $180,632 | $144,000 | 33.42 | $4,812 | -9.23% |
| 2022 | $160,894 | $144,000 | 36.82 | $5,302 | -3.00% |
| 2021 | $154,176 | $144,000 | 37.96 | $5,466 | -2.16% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 540 Mercer Street, Albany 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center | NR | Private | 3-12 | 132 | 0.41 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 0.43 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 0.43 |
| New Scotland Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-5 | 473 | 0.51 |
| New Scotland Elementary School | 5 | Public | PK, K-5 | 473 | 0.51 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center | NR | Private | 3-12 | 132 | 0.41 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 0.43 |
| Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy | NR | Private | K-8 | 57 | 0.59 |
| Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls | 3 | Charter | 6-12 | 420 | 0.64 |
| Albany Academies (The) | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center | NR | Private | 3-12 | 132 | 0.41 |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 86 | 0.43 |
| Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls | 3 | Charter | 6-12 | 420 | 0.64 |
| Albany Academies (The) | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.66 |
| La Salle School | NR | Private | 7-12 | 65 | 0.66 |
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Here are the neighbors for 540 Mercer Street, Albany.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Westford St, Albany | 1,092 | 02/01/2018 | $150,000 |
| 11 Westford St, Albany | 1,050 | 06/30/1997 | $110,000 |
| 17 Westford St, Albany | 1,075 | 12/01/2004 | $135,000 |
| 542 Mercer St, Albany | 2,438 | 01/24/2018 | $210,000 |
| 546 Mercer St, Albany | 2,438 | 05/15/2019 | $270,000 |
| 560 Mercer St, Albany | 2,438 | ||
| 9 Westford St, Albany | 1,144 | 07/05/2000 | $90,000 |
| 364 Quail St, Albany | 2,040 | 08/11/2023 | $246,000 |
| 554 Mercer St, Albany | 2,438 | 04/17/2013 | |
| 542 Providence St, Albany | 1,632 | 07/12/2004 | $169,900 |
| 13 Westford St, Albany | 1,075 | 11/03/2021 | $222,222 |
| 415 Whitehall Rd, Albany | 18,368 | 01/09/2020 | $1,200,000 |
| 362 Quail St, Albany | 2,252 | 11/16/2011 | $147,000 |
| 550 Mercer St, Albany | 2,606 | 08/27/2014 | $97,000 |
| 28 Picotte Dr, Albany | 13,344 | ||
| 556 Mercer St, Albany | 2,718 | 09/05/2019 | $185,000 |
| 559 Providence St, Albany | 3,133 | ||
| 544 Providence St, Albany | 2,988 | 03/17/2009 | |
| 15 Westford St, Albany | 1,269 | 12/19/2003 | |
| 548 Mercer St, Albany | 2,438 | 11/06/2019 | $235,000 |