| Primary address | 159 Chestnut Street, Albany |
| Zip code | 12207 |
| County | Albany |
| Municipality | Albany |
| Neighborhood | Center Square |
| Parcel ID | 76.24-1-54 |
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| Sale date | 05/31/1996 |
| Sale price | $1 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $12,991 |
| Building sqft | 2,156 |
| Building class | One Family Year-Round Residence (210) |
| Acreage | 0.042 |
| Lot dimensions | 20 ft X 91 ft |
| Frontage | 20 |
| Depth | 91 |
| Year built | 1891 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Kitchen | 1 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | Albany |
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159 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12207 was built in 1891 and has a total of 2,156 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 159 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12207 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $416,000, the tax amount paid for 159 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12207 is $12,990.
When was 159 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12207 last sold?159 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12207 was last sold in 01/10/2023.
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| Sale date | Sale price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/1996 | $1 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 159 Chestnut Street, Albany, NY 12207. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $12,991 |
| Market value | $433,333 |
| Assessed value | $416,000 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 159 Chestnut 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 | $416,000 | $416,000 | 31.2279 | $12,991 | +59.44% |
| 2024 | $389,665 | $276,000 | 29.52 | $8,148 | -11.67% |
| 2023 | $346,212 | $276,000 | 33.42 | $9,224 | -9.23% |
| 2022 | $308,380 | $276,000 | 36.82 | $10,162 | -3.00% |
| 2021 | $295,503 | $276,000 | 37.96 | $10,477 | -2.16% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 159 Chestnut 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 (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Preparatory Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.47 |
| Sheridan Preparatory Academy | 2 | Public | PK, K-5 | 287 | 0.47 |
| Castle Island Bilingual Montessori | NR | Private | PK-K | 38 | 0.48 |
| Castle Island Bilingual Montessori | NR | Private | PK-K | 38 | 0.48 |
| Thomas S O Brien Academy Of Science And Tech | 4 | Public | PK, K-5 | 250 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William S Hackett Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 672 | 0.46 |
| The Free School | NR | Private | K-8 | 26 | 0.73 |
| Edmund J O'neal Middle Of Excellence | NR | Public | 6-8 | 261 | 0.85 |
| Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls | 3 | Charter | 6-12 | 420 | 0.88 |
| Green Tech High Charter School | 3 | Charter | 6-12 | 414 | 0.94 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Maginn High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 130 | 0.66 |
| Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls | 3 | Charter | 6-12 | 420 | 0.88 |
| Green Tech High Charter School | 3 | Charter | 6-12 | 414 | 0.94 |
| Harriet Tubman Democratic High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 0 | 1.02 |
| Neil Hellman School/Parsons Child & Family Center | NR | Private | 3-12 | 132 | 1.09 |
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Here are the neighbors for 159 Chestnut Street, Albany.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 Lark St, Albany | 4,325 | 11/30/2020 | $1 |
| 277 Lark St, Albany | 2,520 | ||
| 304 State St, Albany | 6,720 | 06/30/2004 | |
| 310 State St, Albany | 7,368 | 06/28/2018 | $735,000 |
| 312 State St, Albany | 5,280 | 02/11/2010 | |
| 381 Hudson Ave, Albany | 1,262 | ||
| 302 State St, Albany | 3,036 | 08/18/2025 | $652,000 |
| 306 State St, Albany | 7,328 | 10/16/2020 | $820,000 |
| 308 State St, Albany | 4,742 | 12/16/2013 | $361,000 |
| 281 Lark St, Albany | 1,064 | 05/03/2010 | $205,000 |
| 279 Lark St, Albany | 2,309 | 05/23/2025 | $325,000 |
| 300 State St, Albany | 9,310 | 12/19/2022 | $1,100,000 |
| 157 Chestnut St, Albany | 2,156 | 02/17/2021 | $252,000 |
| 163 Chestnut St, Albany | 1,710 | ||
| 273 Lark St, Albany | 1,440 | 04/04/2025 | $269,000 |
| 314 State St, Albany | 9,600 | 01/20/2022 | |
| 316 State St, Albany | 1,872 | 08/30/2004 | $140,000 |
| 283 Lark St, Albany | 1,596 | 07/02/2016 | $1 |
| 271 Lark St, Albany | 2,880 | 05/28/2009 | $345,000 |
| 269 Lark St, Albany | 3,264 | 12/13/2006 | $170,000 |