Rensselaer County and Troy City property record for 159 Elmgrove Ave, Troy, NY 12180
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,323 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $399,900 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,327 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 381700 112.34-3-4 |
| Primary APN | 381700 112.34-3-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,323 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,422 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 380 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 521 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0503750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 ELMGROVE AVE |
| City | TROY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12180-5236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TF |
| Legal Description | 2 STY BRK HSE & BRK GAR 476-18-9-08/PT 27-28 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4.000 |
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TROY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 41200 |
159 Elmgrove Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
Source: Rensselaer County and Troy City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 RIVER ST, 502, TROY, NY 12180-3567 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HOMEOWNERS ADVANTAGE |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252025-655168 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10939 / 266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Property Address | 159 ELMGROVE AVE, TROY, NY 12180-5236 |
| Document Number | 0109390266 |
| Book / Page | 10939 / 266 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-655168 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 255 RIVER ST APT 502, 502, TROY, NY 12180-3567 |
| Document Number | 2025655169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-655169 |
| Name | HOMEOWNERS ADVANTAGE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 ELMGROVE AVE, TROY, NY 12180-5236 |
| Document Number | 0101500181 |
| Book / Page | 10150 / 181 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-615337 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 ELMGROVE AVE, TROY, NY 12180-5236 |
| Document Number | 2022615338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-615338 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Elmgrove Ave was $9,327, down 16.8% from the year before.
Source: Rensselaer County and Troy City assessment roll, as of May 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| Municipality | Troy City |
| Unified School District | Troy City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,327.00 (-16.8%) | ||
| 2025 | $11,210.00 | $240,000 Land $23,000 Building $217,000 | $411,000 Land $39,387 Building $371,613 |
| 2023 | $240,000 (-) Land $23,000 Building $217,000 | $342,900 (+8.59%) Land $32,861 Building $310,039 | |
| 2022 | $9,529.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $240,000 Land $23,000 Building $217,000 | $315,789 Land $30,263 Building $285,526 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA's flood maps do not cover 159 Elmgrove Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 12, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 Elmgrove Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | TROY CITY PWS serves 51,401 people · EPA ID NY4100050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 110 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead public education Oct 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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