Rensselaer County and Troy City property record for 297 2nd St, Troy, NY 12180
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2 ba · 2,500 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,103 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Sep 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| APN | 381700 111.28-6-3 |
| Primary APN | 381700 111.28-6-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0902740 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 297 2ND ST |
| City | TROY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12180-4911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MF |
| Legal Description | 2 STY BK HSE 59-21/117 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TROY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
297 2nd St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Rensselaer County and Troy City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 473 2ND ST, TROY, NY 12180-5518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Mar 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage IRA J GAINES |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage IGSTAR LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026674915 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11349 / 156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 297 2ND ST, TROY, NY 12180-4911 |
| Document Number | 0000674915 |
| Book / Page | 11349 / 156 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026674915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 473 2ND ST, TROY, NY 12180-5518 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Property Address | 297 2ND ST, TROY, NY 12180-4911 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0097650070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9765/70 |
| Instrument | 2021-597472 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Property Address | 297 2ND ST, TROY, NY 12180-4911 |
| Document Number | 0000568165 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 2ND ST TROY NY 121804911, TROY, NY 12180-4911 |
| Document Number | 0000568165 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 009158/000312 |
| Instrument | 568165 |
| Name | IRA J GAINES |
|---|---|
| Address | 7000 N 16TH ST # 120503, PHOENIX, AZ 85020-5512 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Property Address | 297 2ND ST, TROY, NY 12180-4911 |
| Document Number | 0000556989 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 2ND ST TROY NY 121804911, TROY, NY 12180-4911 |
| Document Number | 0000556989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 008941/000029 |
| Instrument | 556989 |
| Name | IGSTAR LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 7000 N 16TH ST 120 # 503, PHOENIX, AZ 85020 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate | 7.5% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 297 2nd St was $4,103 with a homeowner's exemption, down 46.8% 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 | $4,103.00 (-46.82%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,716.00 | $86,000 Land $8,800 Building $77,200 | $147,300 Land $15,073 Building $132,227 |
| 2023 | $86,000 (-) Land $8,800 Building $77,200 | $122,900 (+8.61%) Land $12,576 Building $110,324 | |
| 2022 | $5,138.00 Homeowner's exemption | $86,000 Land $8,800 Building $77,200 | $113,158 Land $11,579 Building $101,579 |
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 297 2nd St; there have been 42 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 37 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 42 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 42 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 297 2nd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 230 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 |
| Hudson Valley Wireless Fixed Wireless | 200 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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