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979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121 — Sold $265,000
979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121
Another pre-probate listing closed in Rensselaer County, NY. Good work to the team that got it across the line.
979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121
Final sold price
SOLD$265,000
What sold at 979 State Route 40, and for how much?
979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121 sold for $265,000 on September 29, 2026. The property is a residential, 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,410 sq ft, built in 1972. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Rensselaer County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $265,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 3 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,410 sq ft |
| Year built | 1972 |
| County | Rensselaer County, NY |
| APN | 384289 41.-1-63 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Rensselaer County, New York from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 979 State Route 40, Melrose NY 12121
Property profile
- Address
- 979 State Route 40
- City / state / ZIP
- Melrose, NY, 12121
- County
- Rensselaer County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 3 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1972
- APN
- 384289 41.-1-63
Mailing address
979 Ny 40, Melrose, NY 12121
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 02/25/2025
- Assessed value
- $43,800
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$188Calculated from a 1,410 sq ft building and $265,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value605%Sold price was 605% of the $43,800 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale581Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio2%Building footprint covers about 2% of the 62,291 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
979 State Route 40, Melrose NY 12121 is another recorded pre-probate sale in Rensselaer County, New York. The home closed at $265,000. LeadCruncher is built to put agents in front of the next motivated heir before anyone else gets there.
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121 sell for?
979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121 sold for $265,000 on 09/29/2026.
When did 979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121 sell?
The transfer of 979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121 was recorded on in Rensselaer County, NY.
Who sold 979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121?
Listing-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121.
Who represented the buyer of 979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121?
Buyer-agent details are not publicly available for the sale of 979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121.
What kind of property is 979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121?
979 State Route 40, Melrose, NY 12121 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 3 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1972.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Melrose?
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What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Rensselaer County, New York from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Want to verify this sale yourself? The Rensselaer County, New York recorder holds the original deed, and the references below explain the pre-probate process behind it. All of them apply in every state.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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