$549,900
OPEN SAT 2PM - 4PM

1 Birch Ln Rensselaer, NY 12144

Estimated payment $3,767/month

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,760 Sq Ft
$199 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Red Mill School Rated A
  • 0.81 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot

About This Home

*Open House Sat 5/9 2p-4p* Live side-by-side with the flexibility today's lifestyles require in this thoughtfully designed twin in-law home featuring two separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath units for a combined total of 4 beds & 2 full baths over 2,760 sq ft. This purpose-built legal in-law residence offers ADA compliant one-level living with ramp accessibility, creating comfort, independence, and ease for multigenerational living under one roof. Make a grand entrance down the circular driveway and discover a tucked-away retreat just 2 minutes to Regeneron and only 10 minutes to downtown Albany. Sip your coffee on the wraparound mahogany porch as you watch the world go by in this peaceful setting surrounded by lush lawn, gardens, and mature trees. Inside you'll feel the openness created by cathedral ceilings and sunlight streaming through a multitude of windows. Gather together in the modern open floor plan, where stunning inlaid hardwood floors and custom tile add warmth and character throughout. Whip up memorable meals in the gorgeous eat-in chef's kitchen featuring granite counters, a center island, and generous prep space. Laundry day is a breeze with the convenient first-floor laundry. Grill & chill on the expansive deck overlooking the level, private backyard. Cool off in the above-ground pool with a new pump (2025). Imagine the possibilities in the huge basement that is ready to be finished into even more living space. Enjoy year-round comfort with a newer furnace and central A/C (2022), while leased solar panels through the NYSERDA/National Grid program help reduce energy costs and increase efficiency. HW tank (2023). Highly ranked East Greenbush Schools.

Listing Agent

Jenn Baniak-Hollands

KW Platform License #10301218622 Listed on: 05/07/2026

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Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,229

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 35,284 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Asphalt

Interior Spaces

  • 2,760 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Paddle Fans
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • Circular Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Accessible Kitchen
  • Accessible Hallway
  • Customized Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Doors
  • Accessible Approach with Ramp

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

  • Columbia High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Grinder Pump
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 1.000 / 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number 382400 154.4-15-1

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,229

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0.81 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Accessibility: Customized Wheelchair Accessible, Accessible Doors, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible Approach with Ramp, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Directions: RT 20 to Ridge Road, right onto Neptune
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2760.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Financial Details General Taxes: 4099.0
  • General Taxes Description: Estimated
  • Financial Details School Taxes: 6130.0
  • School Taxes Description: Estimated
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.81
  • New Construction: No
  • Full Bathroom Level: First
  • Subdivision Name: Select One
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full, Exterior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Grinder Pump, Paddle Fan, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer/Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Living Area: 2760.0
  • Other Equipment: Grinder Pump
  • Bedroom Level: First
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 1: 1st
  • Bathroom Levels Full Bathroom 2: 1st
  • Fireplace: No
  • Dining Room Type: Dining Area

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: None
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Composite Deck, Pressure Treated Deck, Covered, Wrap Around
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, Circular Driveway
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • Property Detail:Parking YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Laundry Closet
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: East Greenbush

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Private, Wooded, Garden
  • Parcel #: 382400 154.4-15-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 35283.6

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10229.0
  • Tax Block: 15
  • Tax Lot: 1.000

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Columbia

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $11,001 $573,000 $65,500 $507,500
2024 $11,001 $355,800 $59,000 $296,800
2023 $10,303 $355,800 $59,000 $296,800
2022 $9,462 $333,000 $59,000 $274,000
2021 $9,329 $333,000 $59,000 $274,000
2020 $7,395 $333,000 $59,000 $274,000
2019 $8,398 $333,000 $59,000 $274,000
2018 $8,398 $333,000 $59,000 $274,000
2017 $9,133 $276,000 $65,500 $210,500
2016 $5,534 $244,100 $65,500 $178,600
2015 -- $244,100 $65,500 $178,600
2014 -- $244,100 $65,500 $178,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/07/2026 05/07/26 For Sale $549,900 +69.2% $199 / Sq Ft
09/06/2016 09/06/16 Sold $325,000 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/03/2016 07/03/16 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2016 05/22/16 For Sale $325,000 -- $118 / Sq Ft
Source: Global MLS

About the Listing Agent

Jenn Baniak-Hollands

KW Platform

(518) 405-6560

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I could tell you about me, but first I'd rather talk about you – about your plans for the future, where you would like to go and how I can help you get there, about your home, so I can market it to sell for the highest price possible, and about your goals for real estate investment and how we can achieve them together.

I am a "realtorpreneur" with a passion for marketing & building relationships. I have sold 500+ homes since 2016. I love the Capital District - where my British husband

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Source: Global MLS

MLS Number: 202616626

Global MLS

APN: 382400 154.4-15-1

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