Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town property record for 2961 River Rd, Melrose, NY 12121
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 3.3 acres (143,748 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,686 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 384289 30.-3-25.1 |
| Primary APN | 384289 30.-3-25.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,292 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 143,748 sqft (3.3 acres) |
| Lot Width | 194 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 315J117750 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2961 RIVER RD |
| City | MELROSE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12121-2522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | FFO |
| Legal Description | GAR. VAC LAND |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.001 |
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHAGHTICOKE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 51901 |
2961 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 63, MECHANICVILLE, NY 12118-0063 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 48 / 1044 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2961 River Rd was $5,686 with a homeowner's exemption, up 13.7% from the year before.
Source: Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town assessment roll, as of May 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| County Subdivision | Schaghticoke Town |
| Unified School District | Mechanicville City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,686.00 (+13.74%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,999.00 | $44,700 Land $11,400 Building $33,300 | $313,904 Land $80,056 Building $233,848 |
| 2023 | $44,700 (-) Land $11,400 Building $33,300 | $278,505 (+10.59%) Land $71,028 Building $207,477 | |
| 2022 | $2,985.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,700 Land $11,400 Building $33,300 | $251,831 Land $64,225 Building $187,606 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 2961 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 12, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Severe Storm And Flooding |
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 2961 River Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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