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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,015 sqft

259 Seward St, Rochester, NY 14608

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$111/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This well-maintained home offers a great opportunity for homeownership. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, the property includes a spacious living room, dining area, and a bright, clean kitchen. The interior has been freshly painted and showcases refinished solid oak hardwood floors, complemented by new vinyl flooring in select areas. Included with the home are essential appliances: stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Additional features include new window treatments, and select furniture...This well-maintained home offers a great opportunity for homeownership. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, the property includes a spacious living room, dining area, and a bright, clean kitchen. The interior has been freshly painted and showcases refinished solid oak hardwood floors, complemented by new vinyl flooring in select areas. Included with the home are essential appliances: stove, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. Additional features include new window treatments, and select furniture items may be included upon request. The home is constructed with durable brick and has a recently painted exterior with low-maintenance vinyl siding. Enjoy natural light in the enclosed front porch. The fully fenced yard provides ample outdoor space, and the driveway accommodates parking for 3–4 vehicles. Conveniently located near Corn Hill, Highland Park, the University of Rochester, Strong Hospital, and Route 390. This property is eligible for homebuyer grants and includes a home warranty. There may also be potential to acquire adjacent city-owned property. Showings begin Thursday, May 15th, with negotiations starting Wednesday, May 21st at 2:00 PM.
  • Listed by: Bernadette M. Giambra 585.266.5560 bernadettegiambra@howardhanna.com • Howard Hanna
Listing closed: 08/20/2025 12:00 AM • Source: WNYREIS, MLS#: R1605804
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$109,900

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

109.1%

Rochester, NY

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Property Information for 259 Seward Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,160 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Comm Complex: L Mc Laughlin
  • Styles Of Residence: Bungalow, Ranch
  • On Waterfront: No
  • Parking Description: No Garage
  • Nearest Cross Street: Columbia Ave

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,686 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: $1,160.00

Property

Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1015.0
  • Land Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.1076
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1076
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4686.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 261400-121-690-0001-007-000-0000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 7
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $59,300
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • 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: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing, Pex Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Porch
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation Description: Other, See Remarks, Stone
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System Owned
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Free Standing Range, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Eat In Kitchen, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sq Ft Total: 1015.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 3
  • Num Of Rooms: 6
  • Window Features: Drapes
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 4
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom2

Multi Family

Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories Total: 1

Property History for 259 Seward Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2025

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1605804

$113,000—
Aug 20, 2025

Sold

WNYREIS #R1605804

$113,000—
Aug 13, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913473114

$113,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2025

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1605804

$113,000
08/20/2025

Sold

WNYREIS #R1605804

$113,000
08/13/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913473114

$113,000

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

Public records

259 Seward Street

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,015 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,015 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

4,686 SqFt

Schools near 259 Seward Street

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
School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford
PublicPK to 6

Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy
PublicK to 8

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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