538 3rd Ave, Troy, NY 12182 Property Records

Rensselaer County and Troy City property record for 538 3rd Ave, Troy, NY 12182

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 1 ba · 3,840 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$125,000 (May 1997)
Tax Bill$6,991 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Sale
Jul 2020 Mortgage
APN381700 80.55-7-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN381700 80.55-7-3
Alternative APN
  • 1603470

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,840 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,920 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,920 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area1,520 sqft
Parking Spaces6 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypeIn-Ground Vinyl Pool
Pool Area512 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area540 sqft
Canopy484 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number1603470
Street Address538 3RD AVE
CityTROY
StateNY
Zip12182-2617
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTF
Legal Description2.5 STY BR HSE & BR BLDG & POOL 301-6/17-18
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number3.000
JurisdictionRENSSELAER NY
Township / Civil DivisionTROY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract40200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Central Lansingburgh Historic District
listed 2023 · 592 contributing resources · NRIS 100008651

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Rensselaer County and Troy City records, as of September 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address538 3RD AVE, TROY, NY 12182-2617
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 9, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 13, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BERKSHIRE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 27, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 27, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page60 / 2144
Last Transfer DateApr 14, 2006
Transfer Doc0034780138
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionRENSSELAER NY
Recording DateOct 9, 2025
Property Address538 3RD AVE, TROY, NY 12182-2617
Document Number0110850206
Book / Page11085 / 206
Instrument DateMar 12, 2025
Instrument2025-662276
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 5, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address538 3RD AVE, TROY, NY 12182-2617

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionRENSSELAER NY
Property Address538 3RD AVE, TROY, NY 12182-2617
Document Number0000572296
Instrument DateJul 13, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2020
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address538 3RD AVE TROY NY 121822617, TROY, NY 12182-2617

Mortgage

Document Number0000572296
DateAug 7, 2020
Book Page009241/000269
Instrument572296
Lender
NameBERKSHIRE BK
TypeBank
AddressPITTSFIELD, MA 01201
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueAug 6, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Rensselaer County and Troy City assessment roll, as of May 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyRensselaer County
MunicipalityTroy City
Unified School DistrictLansingburgh Central School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,991.00 (-10.03%) Homeowner's exemption
2025$7,770.00 (+161.79%)$160,000 (-) Land $24,000 Building $136,000$274,000 (+11.29%) Land $41,100 Building $232,900
2024$2,968.00 (-59.25%) Homeowner's exemption$160,000 (-) Land $24,000 Building $136,000$246,200 (+7.7%) Land $36,930 Building $209,270
2023$160,000 (-) Land $24,000 Building $136,000$228,600 (+8.59%) Land $34,290 Building $194,310
2022$7,283.00 Homeowner's exemption$160,000 Land $24,000 Building $136,000$210,526 Land $31,579 Building $178,947

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

Flood

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 Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1996–2011)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2011 · Hurricane Irene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Sep 2011 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 703 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Hudson Valley Wireless, Verizon.

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