147 3rd Avenue

Closed 9/11/24
Closed 9/11/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$224,900
3 beds1,932 sqft$116/sqft
147 3rd Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144
Single FamilyProperty Type
3,920 sq ftLot Size
1869Year Built
$116/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Priced to sell! This well cared for, Traditional beauty boasts amazing craftsmanship and detail. Its ideal location is perfect for commuters-minutes to I-90, Downtown Albany and Rensselaer Amtrak Station, as well as conveniently located near many shopping and restaurant options. This home features large rooms- including 3 ample bedrooms, 2 full bath (1 located in the primary suite) and a versatile walk-up attic for even more potential living space. Walk-out to your fenced in yard from the full basement...Priced to sell! This well cared for, Traditional beauty boasts amazing craftsmanship and detail. Its ideal location is perfect for commuters-minutes to I-90, Downtown Albany and Rensselaer Amtrak Station, as well as conveniently located near many shopping and restaurant options. This home features large rooms- including 3 ample bedrooms, 2 full bath (1 located in the primary suite) and a versatile walk-up attic for even more potential living space. Walk-out to your fenced in yard from the full basement (with flex space formerly used as a rec room) OR open the door from your eat-in kitchen to enjoy your morning coffee. This home has great bones and is just waiting for your personal stamp!
  • Listed by: Amy Puls Riemer 518.370.3170 WilliamCoons@howardhanna.com • Howard Hanna Capital Inc
Listing closed: 09/11/2024 12:00 AM • Source: GLOBAL MLS, MLS#: 202417222

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$252,500

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

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Property Information for 147 3rd Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,072 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Rensselaer County
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Zoning: Single Residence
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1869
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Rensselaer
  • Directions: 787 South to Exit 3A for US-9/US-20E toward Rensselaer. Merge onto US-20 E/ US-9S/Dunn Memorial Bridge. Turn left onto Broadway then right onto 3rd Avenue. Destination on the left.
  • City: Rensselaer
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12144
  • County Or Parish: Rensselaer
  • Latitude: 42.64
  • Longitude: -73.74
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 12.000
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Parcel Number: 381400 144.69-1-12
  • Tax Tract: 144.69
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,072.05
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: .00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None
School Information
  • School District: Rensselaer
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Year Built: 1869
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 25x120
  • New Construction: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1932.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3920.4
Building Information
  • Living Area: 1932.0
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Screens, Bay Window(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Chain Link
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Paddle Fan, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Ceramic Tile Bath, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement: Other, Walk-Out Access
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Cooling: None
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Range Hood
  • Attic Features : Unfinished Bonus Room: Yes
  • Attic Features : Walk-Up: Yes
  • Attic Features : Windows: Yes
  • Dining Room Type : Formal Dining Room: Yes
Room Information
Room Information
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Other, Full Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features : Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Room 1
  • RoomType: Living Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 2
  • RoomType: Dining Room
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 3
  • RoomType: Kitchen
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 4
  • RoomType: Other
  • RoomLevel: First
  • RoomDescription: office/computer space off dining
Room 5
  • RoomType: Full Bathroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 6
  • RoomType: Primary Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: First
Room 7
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 8
  • RoomType: Bedroom
  • RoomLevel: Second
Room 9
  • RoomType: Other
  • RoomLevel: Third
  • RoomDescription: walk up attic/unfinished
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Fuel Cost Description : Total UtilitiesEstimated: Yes
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Kitchen: True
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 147 3rd Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2024

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202417222

$224,900—
Sep 6, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541539504

$225,000—
Jul 11, 2024

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202417222

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2024

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202417222

$224,900
09/06/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1541539504

$225,000
07/11/2024

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202417222

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 147 3rd Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$3,000Additions$21,500Total$24,500
Tax Record2024$2,249 ($187 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,552 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,552 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1869ZoningR2CountyRENSSELAERAPN381400 144.69-1-12

Schools near 147 3rd Avenue

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

Rensselaer Junior Senior High School
Public6 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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$224,900
3
1,932
3,920
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