Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,048 sqft
20 Wellesley St, Rochester, NY 14607
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$146/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 20 Wellesley St! Located in the Park-Meigs neighborhood, one of the most vibrant areas in Rochester known for restaurants, boutique shopping, art, music, and more... A unique history - it was built by the Sibley family in 1880 and offered as a residence to several generations of chauffeurs. The 3 car garage at the back of the property was once a barn/stable and then rebuilt and converted for automobiles. Offered for the first time in almost 40 years, the pride of ownership abounds. As...Welcome to 20 Wellesley St! Located in the Park-Meigs neighborhood, one of the most vibrant areas in Rochester known for restaurants, boutique shopping, art, music, and more... A unique history - it was built by the Sibley family in 1880 and offered as a residence to several generations of chauffeurs. The 3 car garage at the back of the property was once a barn/stable and then rebuilt and converted for automobiles. Offered for the first time in almost 40 years, the pride of ownership abounds. As you approach, an English Garden welcomes you up the walk to the front door. After entering from the front porch you'll soon notice this home has all of what's amazing about Victorian architecture. Inside the gorgeous oak door there's a large entry hall with a dramatic oak staircase, front sitting room, formal dining room with access the enclosed side porch, and an updated kitchen with 1st floor laundry. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a full bathroom. To the rear of the property is a the 3-car garage and adjacent private garden patio. This is Rochester at it's finest! Park-Meigs provides it's neighbors so much - walk to dozens of nearby restaurants, bars, parks, stores, museums, art galleries, and coffee shops. Schedule your showing today! Open House on Saturday, April 12th 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Listed by: Brian Maier 585.347.4900 bjm3355@hotmail.com • Empire Realty Group
Listing closed: 05/19/2025 12:00 AM • Source: WNYREIS, MLS#: R1597276

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$285,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

115.6%

Rochester, NY

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Location

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Property Information for 20 Wellesley Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,259 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Comm Complex: Est H Sibley
  • Styles Of Residence: Historic Antique, Victorian
  • On Waterfront: No
  • Parking Description: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Nearest Cross Street: Oxford
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,802 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
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: 3.00
  • Garage YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Rochester City-261400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,259.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2048.0
  • Land Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.1102
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1102
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4802.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 261400-121-590-0001-058-000-0000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 58
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $209,700
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Cedar
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Enclosed Porch, Porch, Patio
  • Foundation Description: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open, Patio, Porch
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Free Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • HVAC Type: Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
  • Heating: Electric, Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Quartz Counters, Natural Woodwork
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Levels: Two
  • Sq Ft Total: 2048.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 0
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Window Features: Storm Windows, Thermal Windows, Wood Frames
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2

Property History for 20 Wellesley Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 19, 2025

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1597276

$300,000
May 19, 2025

Sold

WNYREIS #R1597276

$300,000
May 13, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907444696

$300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/19/2025

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1597276

$300,000
05/19/2025

Sold

WNYREIS #R1597276

$300,000
05/13/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1907444696

$300,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Wellesley Street

Taxable ValueLand$13,800Additions$195,900Total$209,700
Tax Record2025$1,930 ($161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,048 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,802 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1880Year Renovated1880Zoning13CountyMONROEAPN261400 121.59-1-58

Schools near 20 Wellesley Street

This home is within Rochester City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
School 23 Francis Parker
PublicPK to 6

MONROE LOWER SCHOOL
Public7 to 8

James Monroe High School
Public9 to 12

School 35 Pinnacle
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: 20 Wellesley Street, Rochester, NY 14607
$300,000
4
2,048
4,802
$270,000
5
4
2,356
8,167
$270,000
4
2,356
8,125
2
2,700
2,470
$750,000
12
4,848
4,802
$565,000
5,012
4,860

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