28 Backus Street

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$79,900

Est: $639/moGet pre-approved

2 beds2 baths1,018 sqft

28 Backus St, Rochester, NY 14608

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.17 acresLot Size

1950Year Built

$78/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Value-add single-family investment in Rochester's Edgerton neighborhood. This 2 bed, 2 bath home offers 1,018 sq ft and is occupied by long-term tenants with a strong payment history who would like to stay, giving you cash flow from day one with no vacancy or turnover cost. Currently month-to-month at $935/mo against an estimated market rent of $1,400, leaving roughly $465/mo in rent upside. Also a fit for an owner-occupant should the tenants move on. Across the street from Edgerton Park and R-Center,...Value-add single-family investment in Rochester's Edgerton neighborhood. This 2 bed, 2 bath home offers 1,018 sq ft and is occupied by long-term tenants with a strong payment history who would like to stay, giving you cash flow from day one with no vacancy or turnover cost. Currently month-to-month at $935/mo against an estimated market rent of $1,400, leaving roughly $465/mo in rent upside. Also a fit for an owner-occupant should the tenants move on. Across the street from Edgerton Park and R-Center, minutes from downtown. Showings with 48-hour notice; please do not disturb tenants.

Days on Market Listed Today

Last updated: 10/08/2026 10:06 AM • Source: New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo), MLS#: R1720236

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Property Information for 28 Backus Street

Property Details

Taxes: $2,554 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Monroe County
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Subdivision Name: Cerami & Bommattie
Has Waterfront: No

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Cross Street: Emerson St
Latitude: 43.172453

Longitude: -77.631733
MLS Area Major: Rochester City-261400
Township: Not Applicable

Taxes and HOA

Parcel Number: 261400-105-430-0002-071-000-0000
Tax Annual Amount: $2,554.00

Tax Assessed Value: 63900

School Information

Elementary School District: Rochester
High School District: Rochester

Middle Or Junior School District: Rochester

Parking

Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 1.0

Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.17

Lot Size Area: 0.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 46X162
Lot Size Square Feet: 7542.0
Road Frontage Type: City Street

Property and Assessments

Building Area Total: 1018.0
Living Area: 1018.0

Property Condition: Resale
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Built Details: Existing
Attic: None

Building Features

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block

Utilities

Sewer: Connected
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Water Source: Connected, Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator
Basement: Full

Has Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 2
Has Fireplace: No
Flooring: Other, See Remarks
Heating: Gas, Forced Air
Has Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Eat In Kitchen, Separate Formal Living Room, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Rooms Total: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway
Stories Total: 1

Multi Family

Multi Family Information

Number Of Units Total: 0

Property History for 28 Backus Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 8, 2026	Listed (Active) WNYREIS #R1720236	$79,900	—
Oct 8, 2026	Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1720236	$79,900	—
Feb 5, 2013	Expired New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R192908	$39,900	—
Feb 5, 2013	Expired WNYREIS #R192908		—
Sep 18, 2012	Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R192908	$39,900	—
Sep 18, 2012	Listed (Active) WNYREIS #R192908	$39,900	—
Jun 30, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #427014392	$22,000	+763.4% / yr
Jun 2, 2005	Sold New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R510577	$18,000	—
Jun 2, 2005	Sold WNYREIS #R510577	$18,000	—
May 27, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #427051856	$18,000	—
May 5, 2005	Pending WNYREIS #R510577		—
May 4, 2005	Pending New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R510577		—
May 3, 2005	Listed (Active) WNYREIS #R510577	$21,000	—
May 3, 2005	Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R510577	$21,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/08/2026	Listed (Active) WNYREIS #R1720236	$79,900
10/08/2026	Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1720236	$79,900
02/05/2013	Expired New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R192908	$39,900
02/05/2013	Expired WNYREIS #R192908	—
09/18/2012	Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R192908	$39,900
09/18/2012	Listed (Active) WNYREIS #R192908	$39,900
06/30/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #427014392	$22,000 +763.4% / yr
06/02/2005	Sold New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R510577	$18,000
06/02/2005	Sold WNYREIS #R510577	$18,000
05/27/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #427051856	$18,000
05/05/2005	Pending WNYREIS #R510577	—
05/04/2005	Pending New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R510577	—
05/03/2005	Listed (Active) WNYREIS #R510577	$21,000
05/03/2005	Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R510577	$21,000

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

Public records

28 Backus Street

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,018 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,018 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

7,542 SqFt

Schools near 28 Backus Street

This home is within Rochester City School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	School 54 Flower City Community School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	0.4 mi
1/10	ANDREW A LANGSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Public - Nearby school	7 to 8	0.1 mi
NR	Monroe Correctional Facility	Public - Nearby school	8 to 12	1.5 mi
4/10	Ida B Wells-Barnett Elementary School 34	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	0.8 mi
4/10	School 5 John Williams	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	0.8 mi
3/10	School 7 Virgil Grissom	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	0.9 mi
NR	Nazareth Hall Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.8 mi
NR	Nazareth Elementary	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.8 mi
NR	Rochester School for the Deaf	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	School 54 Flower City Community School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	0.4 mi
1/10	ANDREW A LANGSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Public7 to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Monroe Correctional Facility Public8 to 12 Nearby school	1.5 mi
4/10	Ida B Wells-Barnett Elementary School 34 PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	0.8 mi
4/10	School 5 John Williams PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	0.8 mi
3/10	School 7 Virgil Grissom PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	Nazareth Hall Elementary School PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Nazareth Elementary PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Rochester School for the Deaf PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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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More information about 28 Backus Street, Rochester, NY 14608

28 Backus Street is a single family home for sale in Rochester, NY 14608. This property was listed for sale on October 8, 2026 by NiKallen Real Estate LLC, it's currently listed at $79,900. It has been on the market for a total of 0 days and was last sold on June 30, 2005. This listing's school district is Rochester City School District. Nearby schools include School 54 Flower City Community School, ANDREW A LANGSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL and Monroe Correctional Facility. 28 Backus Street is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,018 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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28 Backus St, Rochester, NY 14608

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