Rensselaer County and Brunswick Town property record for 159 N Lake Ave, Troy, NY 12180
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,316 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance Apr 2017 Transfer + 1 more |
| APN | 382200 90.16-5-14 |
| Primary APN | 382200 90.16-5-14 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 215J107975 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 N LAKE AVE |
| City | TROY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12180-6520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LIFE EST |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14.000 |
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BRUNSWICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 52003 |
159 N Lake Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2017.
Source: Rensselaer County and Brunswick Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 N LAKE AVE, TROY, NY 12180-6520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0081370307 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Property Address | 159 N LAKE AVE, TROY, NY 12180-6520 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0099200042 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 9920/42 |
| Instrument | 2022-604759 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 N LAKE AVE, TROY, NY 12180-6520 |
| Document Number | 0081370307 |
| Book / Page | 008137 / 000307 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 N LAKE AVE TROY NY 121806520, TROY, NY 12180-6520 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 N LAKE AVE, TROY, NY 12180-6520 |
| Document Number | 0081300275 |
| Book / Page | 008130 / 000275 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 N LAKE AVE TROY NY 121806520, TROY, NY 12180-6520 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 N Lake Ave was $3,316 with a homeowner's exemption, down 24.6% from the year before.
Source: Rensselaer County and Brunswick Town assessment roll, as of May 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| County Subdivision | Brunswick Town |
| Unified School District | Troy City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,316.00 (-24.58%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,397.00 | $36,250 Land $3,400 Building $32,850 | $225,155 Land $21,118 Building $204,037 |
| 2023 | $36,250 (-) Land $3,400 Building $32,850 | $188,312 (+8.05%) Land $17,662 Building $170,650 | |
| 2022 | $2,430.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,250 Land $3,400 Building $32,850 | $174,279 Land $16,346 Building $157,933 |
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 N Lake Ave; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 12, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not included in the FIRM |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 N Lake 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 97% of the US · lower than 96% 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 | BRUNSWICK CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT serves 7,050 people · EPA ID NY4110144 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 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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