Last Sold Price
4 beds1,550 sqft$154/sqft
12 Chestnut St, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Description

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom home in upper Rensselaer—perfect for busy families, pets, and anyone who needs an affordable home. The first-floor primary bedroom is ideal. While the second floor offers a perfect spot for the kids-three bedrooms, a playroom/living area, and a cozy reading alcove. Features include an eat-in kitchen with new easy-care flooring, first-floor laundry with stackable front loaders, 2 full baths, new flooring throughout, and great outdoor perks: a fully fenced yard, covered...Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom home in upper Rensselaer—perfect for busy families, pets, and anyone who needs an affordable home. The first-floor primary bedroom is ideal. While the second floor offers a perfect spot for the kids-three bedrooms, a playroom/living area, and a cozy reading alcove. Features include an eat-in kitchen with new easy-care flooring, first-floor laundry with stackable front loaders, 2 full baths, new flooring throughout, and great outdoor perks: a fully fenced yard, covered patio, and an enclosed back porch that doubles as the perfect kid, pet and mom-friendly mudroom. Located just off Washington Ave, you'll enjoy an easy commute to Regeneron, downtown Albany, and major highways. At $239,000, it's an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, young families, and anyone ready to build equity instead of paying rent. Lots of interest, no pressure, but act fast or you'll lose out in this one! One or more photos are virtually staged
LISTING CLOSED: 01/09/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Dina Coluccio • Monticello
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Property Details for 12 Chestnut Street

Status
MLS #
202529751
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$4,039 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1919
Lot Size
0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional
Zoning
Single Residence
Waterfront
No
Parking Total
2.00

Location

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Sold By Empire Real Estate Firm LLC

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Building Information for 12 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1919Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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$1,551 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,215

Property Taxes

$337

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 Chestnut Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Rensselaer
  • Directions: Exit 7 to right on to Washington Ave to Chestnut.
  • City: Rensselaer
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12144
  • County Or Parish: Rensselaer
  • Latitude: 42.66
  • Longitude: -73.73
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 2.000
  • Tax Block: 4
  • Parcel Number: 381400 133.78-4-2
  • Tax Tract: 133.78
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,039.00
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: .00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
School Information
  • School District: Rensselaer
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Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Year Built: 1919
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1550.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3049.2
Building Information
  • Living Area: 1550.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
  • Exterior Features: Drive-Paved
  • Fencing: Wood, Back Yard
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Electric: 150 Amp Service
  • Basement: Full
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Foundation Details: Other, Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Dining Room Type : In Kitchen: Yes
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 11
  • Room Type: Family Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Mud Room, Full Bathroom, Office, Bedroom, Foyer
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Room 1
  • RoomType: Family Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 2
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 3
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 4
  • RoomType: Mud Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 5
  • RoomType: Full Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 6
  • RoomType: Office
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 7
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 8
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 9
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 10
  • RoomType: Foyer
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 11
  • RoomType: Full Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Kitchen: True

Property History for 12 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928043928

$239,000

+2172.3% / yr

Jan 9, 2026

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202529751

$239,000
Dec 2, 2025

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202529751

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1928043928

$239,000

+2172.3% / yr

01/09/2026

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202529751

$239,000
12/02/2025

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202529751

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Public Records for 12 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,800Additions$19,200Total$23,000
Tax Record2025$3,771 ($314 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,528 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,528 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,049 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1919Year Renovated1919ZoningR2CountyRENSSELAERAPN381400 133.78-4-2

Schools near 12 Chestnut Street

This home is within Rensselaer City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Rensselaer Junior Senior High School
Public6 to 12

The Doane Stuart School
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Chestnut Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
$239,000
4
1,550
3,049
3
1
1,069
2,614
$178,000
4
2
1,900
6,098
3
2
1,164
3,485
$8,500
2,614
4
2
1,824
2,614

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