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!
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$239,000
12 Chestnut Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
4beds
1,550sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1919
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$241,200 Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$2,199 Estimated rent
Home value
$241,200
$198,000 - $294,000
$2,199/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 12, 2026 at 06:36am
Listed by:
Dina Coluccio 518-728-0614,
Monticello
Bought with:
Samantha Kettlewood, 10401369424
Empire Real Estate Firm LLC
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202529751
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Family room
- Level: First
Foyer
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,550
- Total interior livable area: 1,550 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,550
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 381400 133.7842
- Zoning description: Single Residence
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other, Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Rensselaer
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $239,000$154/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202529751 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2025 | Pending sale | $239,000$154/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202529751 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,000+133.2%$154/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202529751 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $102,500-21.1%$66/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202523500 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Pending sale | $129,900$84/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202523500 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $23,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $23,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $23,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 12144
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Van Rensselaer Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Rensselaer Junior Senior High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- New York
- Rensselaer County
- Rensselaer
- 12144
- 12 Chestnut Street