Rensselaer County and Troy City property record for 521 4th St, Troy, NY 12180
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jun 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,760 (2026) |
| APN | 381700 111.44-7-8 |
| Primary APN | 381700 111.44-7-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,276 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1201290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 4TH ST |
| City | TROY |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12180-5524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MU1 |
| Legal Description | 1 STY FR HSE 32-35/277 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8.000 |
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | TROY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
521 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2012.
Source: Rensselaer County and Troy City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 4TH ST, TROY, NY 12180-5524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 261 / 2365 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0064010000000151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 4th St was $1,760 with exemptions applied, down 4.2% 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 | $1,760.00 (-4.24%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,838.00 | $75,000 Land $8,800 Building $66,200 | $128,400 Land $15,066 Building $113,334 |
| 2023 | $75,000 (-) Land $8,800 Building $66,200 | $107,100 (+8.53%) Land $12,566 Building $94,534 | |
| 2022 | $1,724.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $75,000 Land $8,800 Building $66,200 | $98,684 Land $11,579 Building $87,105 |
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 521 4th St; there have been 28 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 38 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · other causes |
| 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 521 4th 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: 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 491 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Massivemesh Networks.
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