Great investment opportunity with tons of potential! This two-family property offers approximately 2,030 square feet, featuring a two-bedroom unit on the first floor and a three-bedroom unit upstairs. Both units are vacant and ready for updates, offering a blank slate for new tenants or owner occupancy. With the right improvements, this property offers excellent potential to add value and maximize rental income. Conveniently located in Rensselaer, overlooking downtown Albany, with easy access to major roadways, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Bring your vision and make this property your own!
Active
Price cut: $6K (11/13)
$139,900
1226 2nd Street, Rensselaer, NY 12144
5beds
2,030sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1879
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$69/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Overlooking downtown albanyThree-bedroom unit upstairs
- 20 hours
- 34
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties 518-439-9600,
Bahrija Basic 518-331-6443
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202627778
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,030
- Total interior livable area: 2,030 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,030
- Finished area below ground: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Exterior features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 381400 144.29524
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Fixer
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1879
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rensselaer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $69/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,833
- Annual tax amount: $1,981
- Date on market: 11/12/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,572/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2026 | Price change | $139,900-4.1%$69/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202627778 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2026 | Pending sale | $145,900$72/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202627778 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2026 | Price change | $145,900-8.8%$72/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202627778 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900+30%$79/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202627778 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2009 | Sold | $123,000-4.6%$61/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #29118809 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2009 | Listed for sale | $128,900+448.5%$63/sqft |
Source: Realty USA #29118809 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2009 | Sold | $23,500-73.6%$12/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #29103447 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2008 | Sold | $88,860-24.4%$44/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2007 | Sold | $117,500$58/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2024 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2023 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2022 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2020 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2017 | $2,844 | $24,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $24,500 +22.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,000 -18.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $24,500 +22.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $20,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $20,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $20,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $20,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $20,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $20,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $20,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12144
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