Contract Signed
3 beds1,278 sqft
231 Garfield St, Rochester, NY 14611
Est: $1,144/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$133/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to 231 Garfield Street, a charming 1920 Colonial located in Rochester’s highly sought-after 19th Ward—a neighborhood known for its historic character, classic architecture, and convenient city location. This move-in-ready, 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,278 sq. ft. of living space and is an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor looking to start or add to a rental portfolio. All furnishings are negotiable, providing buyers with the opportunity to make this an even more convenient,...Welcome to 231 Garfield Street, a charming 1920 Colonial located in Rochester’s highly sought-after 19th Ward—a neighborhood known for its historic character, classic architecture, and convenient city location. This move-in-ready, 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,278 sq. ft. of living space and is an excellent opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor looking to start or add to a rental portfolio. All furnishings are negotiable, providing buyers with the opportunity to make this an even more convenient, TURN-KEY purchase. Step inside and enjoy the character and charm of a classic Colonial featuring a spacious living room, formal dining room, and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. Major mechanical updates include a BRAND-NEW On-Demand boiler system and hot water tank, both installed in August 2026. Additional improvements include a complete tear-off architectural shingle roof approximately 15 years old, maintenance-free vinyl siding, newer gutters, and replacement windows throughout. Glass block basement windows provide added energy efficiency and security. Off the kitchen, a rear deck overlooks the spacious backyard, providing a great place to relax, entertain, or enjoy outdoor space. A security system is also included. With its combination of 19th Ward character, important mechanical updates, negotiable furnishings, and move-in-ready condition, 231 Garfield Street offers tremendous flexibility whether you're searching for your next home or a turn-key investment opportunity. Delayed Negotiations: September 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
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  • Listed by: Ignazio Vaccaro 585.746.7498 ivaccaro@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
  • Listed by: Christopher Vaccaro 585.943.8426 cvaccaro@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
Last updated: 09/18/2026 03:05 PM • Source: New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo), MLS#: R1709788

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Property Information for 231 Garfield Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,191 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
  • Subdivision Name: Gardiner Home D Assn
  • Has Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,061 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Chili Ave
  • Directions: West on Chili ave and then North on Garfield St
  • Latitude: 43.145087
  • Longitude: -77.654967
  • MLS Area Major: Rochester City-261400
  • Has Senior Community: No
  • Township: Not Applicable
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 261400-120-550-0002-061-000-0000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,191.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 128800
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Rochester
  • High School District: Rochester
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Rochester
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Has Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1162
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1162
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40X126
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5060.0
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1278.0
  • Living Area: 1278.0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Attic: Full, Unfinished
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing, Pex Plumbing
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: Two
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
  • Basement: Full, Walk Out Access, Sump Pump
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Window Units
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Heating: Electric, Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiators
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Separate Formal Living Room, Pantry
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Open, Porch
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0

Property History for 231 Garfield Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2026

Pending

WNYREIS #R1709788

—
Sep 17, 2026

Pending

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1709788

—
Sep 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1709788

$169,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2026

Pending

WNYREIS #R1709788

—
09/17/2026

Pending

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1709788

—
09/10/2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1709788

$169,900

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

Public Records for 231 Garfield Street

Taxable ValueLand$10,100Additions$118,700Total$128,800
Tax Record2024$1,206 ($101 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,278 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,080 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Zoning11CountyMONROEAPN261400 120.55-2-61

Schools near 231 Garfield 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
LORETTA JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public7 to 8

Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Public9 to 12

School 4 George Mather Forbes
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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