2,500 Sq. Ft.
$50 / Sq. Ft.
2,500
Sq. Ft.
$50
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Great investment opportunity, corner lot, 2 family home- in need of renovations to
Second floor apartment and attic due to fire damage. This home has a lot of potential. Instantly greeted with history in the intricate decorative exterior pediments over each window and door. Original woodwork on double entry doors. Solid wood staircase, large crown moldings, multiple fireplaces, claw foot tub, butlers pantry & more. Fenced backyard. View of Albany. Most likely need 203k construction loan or cash to
...Great investment opportunity, corner lot, 2 family home- in need of renovations to
Second floor apartment and attic due to fire damage. This home has a lot of potential. Instantly greeted with history in the intricate decorative exterior pediments over each window and door. Original woodwork on double entry doors. Solid wood staircase, large crown moldings, multiple fireplaces, claw foot tub, butlers pantry & more. Fenced backyard. View of Albany. Most likely need 203k construction loan or cash to purchase. No power, vacant, easty to show, bring flashlight, recent fire attic and 2nd floor area
  1. Listed by John M Mooney • Howard Hanna
    P: (518)-495-3629 C: (518)-495-3629 johnmooney@howardhanna.com

Property Details for 840 2nd Street

Architectural Style
Other
Waterfront
No
Parking Total
.00
LISTING CLOSED: 10/29/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 840 2nd Street

StatusClosed
MLS #202417692
Days on Market88
Taxes$3,218 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family / Duplex
Year Built1870
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
CountyRensselaer County

Location

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Building Information for 840 2nd Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF

Payment Calculator

$904 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$635

Property Taxes

$268

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 840 2nd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Postal City: Rensselaer
  • Directions: Partition St to 2nd St to #840
  • City: Rensselaer
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Postal Code: 12144
  • County Or Parish: Rensselaer
  • Latitude: 42.65
  • Longitude: -73.74
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 1.000
  • Tax Block: 9
  • Parcel Number: 381400 144.45-9-1
  • Tax Tract: 144.45
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,218.00
Parking
  • GarageSpaces: .00
School Information
  • School District: Rensselaer
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: At Closing
  • Property Type: MultiFamily
  • Property Type Label: MultiFamily
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 25X100
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2500.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Area: 0.06
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2613.6
Building Information
  • Living Area: 2500.0
  • Duplex Type : Up And Down: Yes
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Separate Utilities : Gas: Yes
  • Separate Utilities : Heat: Yes
  • Separate Utilities : Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2
  • Separate Utilities : Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 2
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens, Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Main Level, Washer Hookup, Other
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Built-in Features, Crown Molding
  • Heating: Forced Air, Space Heater, Natural Gas
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood, Hardwood
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Cooling: None
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Attic Features : Full: Yes
  • Attic Features : Hatch: Yes
Room Information
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.00
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Information : Number Of Stoves: 1
Unit Information
Unit 1
  • Unit Detail : Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit Detail : Total Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Detail : Full Baths 1st Floor: 1
  • Unit Dining Room Type : Combined DRLR: Yes
  • Unit Dining Room Type : Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Unit Appliances : Oven: Yes
  • Unit Amenities : Cable Available: Yes
  • Unit Amenities : Crown Molding: Yes
  • Unit Amenities : High Speed Internet: Yes
Unit 2
  • Unit Detail : Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit Detail : Total Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Dining Room Type : Combined DRLR: Yes
  • Unit Dining Room Type : Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Unit Amenities : Cable Available: Yes
  • Unit Amenities : Crown Molding: Yes
  • Unit Amenities : High Speed Internet: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Tenant Pays: Hot Water, Heat, Internet, Cable TV, Electricity, Gas
  • Owner Pays: Trash Collection, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water

Property History for 840 2nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 29, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545744874

$125,000

+1.5% / yr

Oct 29, 2024

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202417692

$125,000—
Jun 20, 2024

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202417692

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/29/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1545744874

$125,000

+1.5% / yr

10/29/2024

Sold

GLOBAL MLS #202417692

$125,000
06/20/2024

Pending

GLOBAL MLS #202417692

—

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Public Records for 840 2nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,600Additions$18,400Total$21,000
Tax Record2024$2,090 ($174 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,500 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1870ZoningR2CountyRENSSELAERAPN381400 144.45-9-1

Schools near 840 2nd Street

This home is within Rensselaer City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
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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