$575,000
$13,307 per acre: total asking price divided by the reported 43 acres. Not an appraisal or a bare-land value.
0 3rd Avenue Ext.Rensselaer, NY 12144
Pasture and grazing land · MLS 11926607 · Listed 88 days ago (Aug 7, 2026)
Livestock and grazing · Crops and cropland · Farm and ranch details
Under contract: The seller has accepted an offer with conditions. Some sellers still accept backup offers.
About this property
Opportunity to own the historic J T May Farm in Rensselaer with close access to all the major roads and Downtown Albany. Before all the neighborhoods, shopping centers and highways the area was rural farmland. The J T May Farm was a vibrant, family-owned farm in the early 1900's with a dairy which provided milk to the city of Rensselaer, as well as raising horses, pigs and chickens. They also contributed to the local farmer's co-op with eggs and a variety of produce. In the early 1960's future generations transitioned to "Quarter Dale Farm" where they bred, trained and sold champion quarter horses. The horses and barns are long gone but the land has stood the test of time. Open fields and pastures stretch out to the north separated by hedgerows. Deer and other wildlife are plentiful and can be seen throughout. The property is entirely flat with the exception of a small parcel of woods on the north section of the property where there are numerous mature red oaks along with maple trees. The property lays out perfectly for the discerning individual who wants a gentleman's farm or place to build a home on acreage with complete privacy. There are very few parcels of this size left in such close proximity to Albany, Rensselaer and all major roads. Sitting in the NR (Neighborhood Residential) zone within the Town of East Greenbush the property is prime for development. The idyllic setting and flat ground lend itself for the creation of numerous tracts that can be developed to meet the increasing need for housing in the area. Whether you are interested in reclaiming the fields to start a farm and restore the land to its former glory or build the areas next neighborhood the possibilities are abundant. The property has 200'+/- of road frontage on 3rd Avenue Extension with another 50' access point via Hollywood Avenue on the East side of the property. Just 1.9 Miles to the Albany-Rensselaer Train Station, 3.9 miles to Downtown Albany and just 16 miles to Albany International Airport. Contact me today for more information or to schedule your own private showing. All showings are by appointment only and potential buyers must present proof of funds or pre-approval for confirmation of appointment.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
Listing-reported, not independently certified. These details come from the listing's own fields and description. Farms and Ranches has not inspected the property, measured acres, tested soil or water, or reviewed permits. Confirm everything with Michael Fudzinski of WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (NY) and the right professionals.
| Listed here as | Pasture and grazing landAgricultural land: Land the listing describes as farmed, grazed or cut for hay, with no home reported. Usable acres, water and access still need checking. |
|---|---|
| Why it qualifies | Agricultural use reported in the listing · How listings qualify |
| Reported use | Livestock and grazing, Crops and cropland |
| Total acreage | 43 acres (as reported) |
| Reported land breakdown | Not stated. Total acreage is not tillable or usable acreage; ask the agent and check the soil survey. |
| Home included | No home reported |
Reported buildings, water and land features
- Pasture (listing description)
- Barn (listing description)
- Road frontage mentioned (listing description)
Not reported here and never inferred: yields, income, stocking rates or carrying capacity, water rights, transferable permits, organic certification, equipment or livestock included in the sale, and whether a building can be used or a site built on. Report a wrong classification.
Facts
- List price
- $575,000
- Status
- Under contract
- Property type
- Land and lots
- Lot size
- 43 acres
- County
- Rensselaer County
- MLS number
- 11926607
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Location
The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary, and no soil, flood, wetland or access conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Rensselaer.
Price and status history
Changes observed by Farms and Ranches in MyStateMLS data since Oct 30, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.
Buyer checklist
Questions worth investigating for any farm or ranch purchase. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.
- Legal accessIs there deeded or recorded access to a public road, and are there easements across the land (or that the land relies on)?
- Water rights and wellsA well, pond, creek or irrigation system does not by itself establish a legal right to use the water. Ask for the water right, permit or registration documents and test the well.
- Leases and tenanciesAre there farm, grazing, hunting, CRP, oil and gas or wind leases? Some survive a sale or require notice before they end.
- Soil and usable landHow many acres can actually be cropped or grazed? Check the NRCS soil survey and get a current lab soil test for the use you plan.
- RestrictionsZoning, conservation easements, deed restrictions, HOA rules, floodplain and wetland rules can limit what you can do.
- Building conditionBarns, fences, wells and septic systems need inspection; a listed building may not suit a commercial or livestock use.
- UtilitiesPower, water, septic capacity, internet and road maintenance: who provides them and at what cost.
- What is included in the saleEquipment, growing crops, stored hay, livestock, irrigation equipment, permits and farm program contracts are often separate. Get it in writing.
Explore this area's farming resources
Regional guidance for Rensselaer County, NY. It describes the area, not this property: it does not say this land suits any crop or use.
- Regional overview and local referrals for Rensselaer County
- Cornell Cooperative Extension (county offices and local specialists)
- Cornell Soil Health Laboratory (soil testing) · other soil testing options
- NRCS Web Soil Survey (mapped soils; a map is not a soil test)
- All farm resources for New York
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (NY). Listing agent: Michael Fudzinski. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 5, 2026, 5:57 PM UTC. Farms and Ranches last received MyStateMLS data Nov 3, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.