Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town property record for 896 State Rte 40, Melrose, NY 12121 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,121 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 384289 51.2-1-16.2 |
| Primary APN | 384289 51.2-1-16.2 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,048 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 230 ft deep x 198 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 896 STATE ROUTE 40 |
|---|---|
| City | MELROSE |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12121-2117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16.002 |
| Jurisdiction | RENSSELAER NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SCHAGHTICOKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2072 |
| Census Tract | 51901 |
Source: Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town records · APN 384289 51.2-1-16.2
Assessment roll updated May 15, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 STATE ROUTE 40, MELROSE, NY 12121-2117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Rensselaer County and Schaghticoke Town records · Assessment roll updated May 15, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer County |
| County Subdivision | Schaghticoke Town |
| Unified School District | Hoosic Valley Central School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,121.00 | $45,000 (-) Land $10,200 Building $34,800 | $316,011 (+12.71%) Land $71,629 Building $244,382 |
| 2023 | $45,000 Land $10,200 Building $34,800 | $280,374 Land $63,551 Building $216,823 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Rensselaer County (36083C), updated January 12, 2016 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 360830519012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 55% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 68 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Hudson Valley Wireless. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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