Own a piece of Rensselaer history with this 1879 row home, just minutes from the Hudson River and downtown Albany. This 2 bedroom home also includes a flexible office or nursery space, and has been updated on both floors: refreshed bathrooms top and bottom, with a relaxing soaker tub on the first floor, plus a reimagined kitchen with stainless steel appliances. New vinyl flooring runs throughout for a clean, consistent finish, and forced hot air heat keeps things comfortable through every season. A fenced yard adds outdoor space that's hard to come by this close to the city center, and the full basement offers storage or room to grow.
Location is where this property really earns its keep. Set close to public transportation and a short trip to the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station, this home puts tenants within easy reach of the entire Capital Region and beyond. Whether you're adding to an established rental portfolio or making your first move into investment property, this row home's history, character, and connectivity make it worth a serious look.
Active
$149,900
37 Nelson Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144
2beds
1,036sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1879
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$219,800 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Forced hot air heatFull basement offers storage
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Hunt ERA 518-414-5830,
Lorenzo C Murray 617-212-7290
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202625997
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: First
Basement
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Description: Dining Area
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features
- High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Wood Frames, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,036
- Total interior livable area: 1,036 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,036
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Road Frontage
Details
- Parcel number: 381400 143.83811
- Zoning description: Single Residence
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1879
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rensselaer
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $89,286
- Annual tax amount: $1,649
- Date on market: 9/12/2026
Estimated market value
$219,800
$200,000 - $240,000
$2,140/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900-19%$145/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202625997 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Listing removed | $185,000$179/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #202516568 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2026 | Pending sale | $185,000$179/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202516568 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $185,000-2.6%$179/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202516568 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Pending sale | $190,000$183/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202516568 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Price change | $190,000-9.5%$183/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202516568 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $210,000+138.6%$203/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202516568 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2025 | Sold | $88,000-11.1%$85/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202423121 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2025 | Pending sale | $99,000$96/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202423121 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2024 | Price change | $99,000-10%$96/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202423121 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $110,000$106/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202423121 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2017 | $2,054 | $15,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $15,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $15,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12144
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