Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,749 sqft

253 Benton St, Rochester, NY 14620

Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$169/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Exceptional two-family property near the heart of Rochester's South Wedge. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms with modern finishes and updated interiors, providing comfortable, move-in-ready living. The property features ample off-street parking, a rare amenity for city living. Whether you are looking for a strong investment property or the opportunity to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, this property offers outstanding flexibility. Conveniently located just moments from local...Exceptional two-family property near the heart of Rochester's South Wedge. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms with modern finishes and updated interiors, providing comfortable, move-in-ready living. The property features ample off-street parking, a rare amenity for city living. Whether you are looking for a strong investment property or the opportunity to live in one unit while generating rental income from the other, this property offers outstanding flexibility. Conveniently located just moments from local restaurants, coffee shops, parks, entertainment, and downtown Rochester.
  • Listed by: Marc Mingoia 585.381.4770 marcmingoia@HowardHanna.com • Howard Hanna
  • Listed by: Philip Lane 585.381.4770 philiplane@howardhanna.com • Howard Hanna
Listing closed: 09/25/2026 12:00 AM • Source: WNYREIS, MLS#: R1699618
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Property Information for 253 Benton Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,764 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Duplex
  • Subdivision Comm Complex: Perry & Bly
  • Styles Of Residence: Duplex
  • On Waterfront: No
  • Parking Description: Paved, Parking Available, Two Or More Spaces
  • Nearest Cross Street: S Goodman

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,950 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: Yes
Parking
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: .00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Rochester City-261400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,764.00

Property

Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1749.0
  • Land Features: Irregular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4950.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 261400-121-810-0002-037-000-0000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 37
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Assessed Value: $177,900
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Zoning Description: Residential 2 Unit
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Duplex
Utilities
  • Num Of Electric Meters: 2
  • Num Of Gas Meters: 2
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Description: Block
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Structure Type: Duplex
Interior Features
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Programmable Thermostat
  • Sq Ft Total: 1749.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Operating Expense Includes: Insurance
  • Stories Total: 2
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Features: Dishwasher,Oven/ Range,Eat-In Kitchen,Living Room
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 0
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Features: Dryer,Oven/ Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Eat-In Kitchen,Living Room
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $.00
  • Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 0

Rental

Rental Information
  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities

Property History for 253 Benton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 25, 2026

Sold

WNYREIS #R1699618

$295,000—
Sep 25, 2026

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1699618

$295,000—
Jul 29, 2026

Pending

WNYREIS #R1699618

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/25/2026

Sold

WNYREIS #R1699618

$295,000
09/25/2026

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1699618

$295,000
07/29/2026

Pending

WNYREIS #R1699618

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

Public records

253 Benton Street

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,749 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,749 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

4,950 SqFt

Style

Duplex

Schools near 253 Benton 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 35 Pinnacle
PublicPK to 6

MONROE LOWER SCHOOL
Public7 to 8

James Monroe High School
Public9 to 12

Anna Murray-Douglass Academy
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: 253 Benton Street, Rochester, NY 14620
$295,000
4
1,749
4,950
$155,000
4
1,054
4,950
$112,000
2
1,404
3,300
$85,000
2
1,384
3,484
–
–
–
–
2,447
–
2
1
1,150
3,300

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