Albany County and Rensselaerville Town property record for 56 Methodist Hill Rd, Rensselaerville, NY 12147
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 702 sqft · built 1820 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,132 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Line of Credit Apr 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 013600 137.-1-5 |
| Primary APN | 013600 137.-1-5 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 702 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1820 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 13700000010050000000 |
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| Street Address | 56 METHODIST HILL RD |
| City | RENSSELAERVILLE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12147-2831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | 3-31-2 H&L |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Township / Civil Division | RENSSELAERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 14802 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Rensselaerville Historic District listed 1983 · 86 contributing resources · NRIS 83001635 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
56 Methodist Hill Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Albany County and Rensselaerville Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 METHODIST RD, RENSSELAERVILLE, NY 12147 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit CONNIE FOX |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20189230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 56 METHODIST HILL RD, RENSSELAERVILLE, NY 12147-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000009230 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9230 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $348.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 94 RENSSELAERVILLE NY 121470094, RENSSELAERVILLE, NY 12147-0094 |
| Document Number | 9231 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9231 |
| Name | CONNIE FOX |
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| Address | 56 METHODIST HILL RD, RENSSELAERVILLE, NY 12147-2831 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALBANY NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 56 METHODIST HILL RD, RENSSELAERVILLE, NY 12147-2831 |
| Document Number | 0000009229 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9229 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 56 METHODIST HILL RD RENSSELAERVILLE NY 121472831, RENSSELAERVILLE, NY 12147-2831 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 Methodist Hill Rd was $2,132.
Source: Albany County and Rensselaerville Town assessment roll, as of March 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Albany County |
| County Subdivision | Rensselaerville Town |
| Unified School District | Greenville Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,132.00 | ||
| 2025 | $40,500 Land $2,600 Building $37,900 | $104,516 Land $6,710 Building $97,806 | |
| 2023 | $40,500 Land $2,600 Building $37,900 | $91,629 Land $5,882 Building $85,747 |
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 56 Methodist Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 6, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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 risk around 56 Methodist Hill 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mid-Hudson Cablevision Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 400 / 25 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: MIDTEL.
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