261 Summit Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144 Property Records

Rensselaer County and East Greenbush Town property record for 261 Summit Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1944
Lot Size0.3 acres (13,068 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$165,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$5,531 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
APN382400 155.18-4-13

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN382400 155.18-4-13
Alternative APN
  • 225J134510C

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,260 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area945 sqft
Upper Floors Area315 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1944
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1944
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area13,068 sqft (0.3 acres)
Lot Dimensions158 ft deep x 80.5 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area244 sqft
Patio Area200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number225J134510C
Street Address261 SUMMIT AVE
CityRENSSELAER
StateNY
Zip12144-3832
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number13.000
JurisdictionRENSSELAER NY
Township / Civil DivisionEAST GREENBUSH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract52406

Owner

261 Summit Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2019.

Source: Rensselaer County and East Greenbush Town records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address261 SUMMIT AVE, RENSSELAER, NY 12144-3832
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 25, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 25, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2019560861
Deed Book / Page9018 / 52
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionRENSSELAER NY
Recording DateNov 25, 2019
Property Address261 SUMMIT AVE, RENSSELAER, NY 12144-3832
Document Number0000560861
Book / Page009018 / 000052
Instrument DateNov 22, 2019
Instrument560861
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$660.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address48 INDIAN CREEK LN TROY NY 121808126, TROY, NY 12180-8126

Mortgage

Document Number560862
DateNov 25, 2019
Book Page009018/000057
Instrument560862
Lender
NameCAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU
AddressALBANY, NY 12205
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 24, 2049

Mortgage

Document Number560864,
DateNov 25, 2019
Book Page009018/000075
Instrument560864
Lender
NameCAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS FCU
AddressALBANY, NY 12205
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Summit Ave was $5,531, down 6.2% from the year before.

Source: Rensselaer County and East Greenbush Town assessment roll, as of May 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyRensselaer County
County SubdivisionEast Greenbush Town
Unified School DistrictEast Greenbush Central School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,531.00 (-6.19%)
2025$5,896.00$227,000 Land $30,000 Building $197,000$227,000 Land $30,000 Building $197,000
2023$174,000 Land $27,000 Building $147,000$216,472 Land $33,590 Building $182,882

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA's flood maps do not cover 261 Summit Ave; 2 flood insurance policies are 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 ZoneNot included in the FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Wildfire risk around 261 Summit 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 RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 94% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST GREENBUSH GENERAL W.D.
serves 15,843 people · EPA ID NY4100051
Water SourcePurchased surface water from TROY CITY PWS
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2022
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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