Panoramic views of the Tomhannock Reservoir and mountains as you sit on your back deck or while swimming in your in-ground pool. Well maintained ranch situated on 1.36 acres in an area of upscale homes. 3 season room leading to in-ground pool, 2 tier decks, large living room, spacious kitchen with s/s appliances and large dining area to entertain. New windows in 2011, newer boiler maker off furnace, generator hookup, new washer/dryer, poured foundation and bilco doors. Free garbage pickup by town. Very Good Condition
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
1.36 acresLot Size
$254Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Josephine Bruno• Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Blake
Incredible views of the Tomhannock Reservoir and Green Mountains. Meticulously maintained ranch on 1.3 acres. 3 season sunroom, inground pool, exceptionally landscaped, 2 tier deck, newer roof, boiler, siding. Be sure to view our Visual Tour! Excellent Condition
Public Records
Jun 19, 1995
Sold
$120,000
$94/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,517
$43,800 + $186,200
$230,000
2025
$5,517 (−4.3%)
$43,800 + $186,200
$230,000
2024
$5,767 (−15.1%)
$43,800 + $186,200
$230,000
2023
$6,792 (+2.9%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2022
$6,601 (+2.1%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2021
$6,463 (+1.6%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2020
$6,360 (+1.8%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2019
$6,249 (+11.1%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2018
$5,626 (−6.5%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2017
$6,020 (+2.7%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2016
$5,861 (−1.7%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2015
$5,960 (+4.2%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2014
$5,719
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
Tax history for 490 Ford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,517
$43,800 + $186,200
$230,000
2025
$5,517 (−4.3%)
$43,800 + $186,200
$230,000
2024
$5,767 (−15.1%)
$43,800 + $186,200
$230,000
2023
$6,792 (+2.9%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2022
$6,601 (+2.1%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2021
$6,463 (+1.6%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2020
$6,360 (+1.8%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2019
$6,249 (+11.1%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2018
$5,626 (−6.5%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2017
$6,020 (+2.7%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2016
$5,861 (−1.7%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2015
$5,960 (+4.2%)
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
2014
$5,719
$26,300 + $93,700
$120,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
180 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,312
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rensselaer County
APN
383689A05300000010210210000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage YN: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Full Bathroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Common Area, In Basement
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 2
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Paddle Fan, Built-in Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oil Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Door Features: French Doors, Sliding Doors
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Asphalt
Fencing: Fenced
Exterior Features: Lighting
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 1,280
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.36
Lot Size Square Feet: 59,241.6
Lot Features: Views, Cleared, Landscaped
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,579
Tax Annual Amount: $6,579
Financial Details: General Taxes: $2,993
Financial Details: School Taxes: $3,586
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
School Information
School District: Brunswick (brittonkill)
Location Information
Directions: Route 7 East to Ford Road. Past The Meadows to #490 on right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,312
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Rensselaer County
APN: 383689A05300000010210210000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Tamarac Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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Tamarac Middle School High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$309,000 – $374,000
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