Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,166 sqft
198 Congress Ave, Rochester, NY 14611
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$86/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Location, location, location! A superb colonial that's a 4 minute drive to University of Rochester/URMC! 10 minutes to Rochester Institute of Technology. Walk to work or school! This is a great opportunity for owner-occupied or investor! This home features 1166 ft.² of living space, excluding walk-up finished attic with additional storage and huge walk-in closet. Sun-filled living room featuring stained glass windows. The home boasts a spacious dining room, a large custom kitchen, three bedrooms...Location, location, location! A superb colonial that's a 4 minute drive to University of Rochester/URMC! 10 minutes to Rochester Institute of Technology. Walk to work or school! This is a great opportunity for owner-occupied or investor! This home features 1166 ft.² of living space, excluding walk-up finished attic with additional storage and huge walk-in closet. Sun-filled living room featuring stained glass windows. The home boasts a spacious dining room, a large custom kitchen, three bedrooms and a recently updated bath (2014). This home offers hardwood floors and natural wood trim throughout. Fully fenced enormous backyard! New windows in attic (2018) and dining room (2020). Exterior recently painted, (summer 2019), hot water heater (2018) Roof (2010), Central a/c. This home qualifies for URMC grant program as well as City of Rochester grants. Call me for more details!
  • Listed by: Darrell Beckley 585.473.1320 darrellbeckley@howardhanna.com • Howard Hanna
Listing closed: 07/23/2020 12:00 AM • Source: WNYREIS, MLS#: R1265779

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$100,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

108.7%

Rochester, NY

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Location

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Property Information for 198 Congress Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $884 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Comm Complex: J Ewald
  • Styles Of Residence: Colonial
  • On Waterfront: No
  • Parking Description: No Garage
  • Nearest Cross Street: Brooks Avenue
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,788 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School District: Rochester
  • High School District: Rochester
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Rochester
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: No
Parking
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: .00
  • Garage YN: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Rochester City-261400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $884.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1166.0
  • Land Features: Near Public Transit, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.0869
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0869
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3788.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 261400-135-410-0003-030-000-0000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 30
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $56,000
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Fully Fenced
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation Description: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • HVAC Type: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Hardwood, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Attic, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Natural Woodwork
  • Sq Ft Total: 1166.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 0
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Window Features: Leaded Glass
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories Total: 2

Property History for 198 Congress Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 23, 2020

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1265779

$100,000
Jul 23, 2020

Sold

WNYREIS #R1265779

$100,000
Jul 6, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674647320

$100,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/23/2020

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1265779

$100,000
07/23/2020

Sold

WNYREIS #R1265779

$100,000
07/06/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #674647320

$100,000

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Public Records for 198 Congress Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$8,600Additions$110,900Total$119,500
Tax Record2024$1,119 ($93 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,166 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,166 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,838 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Zoning12CountyMONROEAPN261400 135.41-3-30

Schools near 198 Congress Avenue

This home is within Rochester City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy
PublicK to 8

Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Public9 to 12

School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford
PublicPK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 198 Congress Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611
$100,000
3
1,166
3,788
$82,400
3
1,218
3,788
3
1
1,166
3,838
$220,000
4
2,352
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