1226 2nd Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
$159,900
Great investment opportunity with tons of potential! This two-family property offers approximately 2,030 square feet, featuring a two-bedroom unit on the first floor and a three-bedroom unit upstairs. Both units are vacant and ready for updates, offering a blank slate for new tenants or owner occupancy. With the right improvements, this property offers excellent potential to add value and maximize rental income. Conveniently located in Rensselaer, overlooking downtown Albany, with easy access to major roadways, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Bring your vision and make this property your own!
| Listing Id: | 202627778 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $159,900 |
| Property Type: | Multi-Family |
| Property Sub Type: | Duplex |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 5 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 2,030 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $1,981 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 2,613.6 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.06 |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Rensselaer |
| County Or Parish: | Rensselaer |
| Postal Code: | 12144 |
| Year Built: | 1879 |
| List Agent Full Name: | Bahrija Basic |
| Exterior Features: | None |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Unfinished, Full, Other |
| State Or Province: | NY |
| Special Listing Conditions: | Standard |
| Foundation Details: | Stone |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.06 |
| Parking Features: | None |
| Documents Change Timestamp: | 2026-10-07T20:23:30Z |
| Heating: | Baseboard |
| Directions: | I-90 to Exit 7 toward Rensselaer. Follow Washington Ave to 2nd St. Property is located at 1226 2nd St. |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-06 |
| Parcel Number: | 381400 144.29-5-24 |
| List Agent Key: | 20220228150509991251000000 |
| Construction Materials: | Vinyl Siding |
| Water Source: | Public |
| High School District: | Rensselaer |
| Above Grade Finished Area: | 2,030.0 |
| Postal City: | Rensselaer |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source: | CRS |
| Property Condition: | Fixer |
| Original List Price: | $159,900 |
| Possession: | At Closing |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source: | CRS |
| Bathrooms Total Decimal: | $2.00 |
| Property Detail Enhanced Accessible Yn2: | No |
| Property Detail Family Room Yn (Units): | Neither Units |
| Parcel Tax Hoa Total Taxes Description: | Estimated |
| Bath Levels Full Bath 1: | 1st |
| Bath Levels Full Bath 2: | 2nd |
| Separate Utilities Number Of Separate Electric Meters: | 2 |
| Separate Utilities Number Of Separate Gas Meters: | 2 |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Unit Location Mf Unit 1: | Floor 1 |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Total Rooms Mf Unit 1: | 5 |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Total Bedrooms Mf Unit 1: | 2 |
| Multi Family Unit 1 Detail Total Full Baths Mf Unit 1: | 1 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Unit Location Mf Unit 2: | 6 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Total Rooms Mf Unit 2: | 6 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Total Bedrooms Mf Unit 2: | 3 |
| Multi Family Unit 2 Detail Total Full Baths Mf Unit 2: | 1 |
| Unit 1 Detail Total Bedrooms3: | 2 |
| Unit 2 Detail Total Bedrooms4: | 3 |
| Approval Status: | Yes |
| Photos - the contractual owner of the photos Photo Owner 3: | Broker |
| Separate Utilities: | Electric, Gas, Heat, Water Heater |
| Architectural Style: | Traditional |
| Duplex Type: | Up And Down |
| Exterior Features: | None |
Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Listing Agent: Bahrija Basic
518-331-6443
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Data last updated October 08, 2026 05:02 PM - ET.
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