281 Ellison St

Rochester, NY 14609

$149,900
Price
4
Beds
1,350 Sq. Ft.
$111 / Sq. Ft.
1,350
Sq. Ft.
$111
per Sq. Ft.
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Open: 4/5 01:00PM - 02:30PM
Open: 4/5 01:00PM - 02:30PM
Welcome to 281 Ellison Street!
Ramp for front door, with side door entrance as we
Living room with fireplace, hardwood floors and lo
Main entrance opens to living room and dining spac
Across from the living room has plenty of room for
Kitchen with stainless steel oven/electric cooktop
Kitchen with stainless steel oven/electric cooktop
Plenty of room for the fridge across from counters
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Master bedroom has jack and Jill entrance to a ful
1st full bath on main level
Bedroom 4
bedroom 4
2nd full bath on main level, granite counter and e
Basement possible 2nd kitchen granite counters
Basement is mostly finished with ceramic tile, sec
A large basement finished area, has glass block wi
A large basement finished area, has glass block wi
3rd full bath is in the basement
More basement space for storage, laundry and utili
Boiler is new ‘23, water tank new ‘
Laundry and plastic double wash tub
Back yard, driveway extends way back for plenty of
Back of house
Back of house, driveway is long so plenty of parki

Description

Welcome to 281 Ellison Street! This rare Rochester city ranch is ready for its next owner, with newer mechanics and so much space! This 4 bed, 3 full bath house has room for a formal dining area next to the living room as you enter. Continuing through the kitchen, which includes granite counters, tiled backsplash, stainless steel electric cooktop/oven, large fridge and microwave, there are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main floor. The basement has a large finished space with a ready second granite...Welcome to 281 Ellison Street! This rare Rochester city ranch is ready for its next owner, with newer mechanics and so much space! This 4 bed, 3 full bath house has room for a formal dining area next to the living room as you enter. Continuing through the kitchen, which includes granite counters, tiled backsplash, stainless steel electric cooktop/oven, large fridge and microwave, there are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main floor. The basement has a large finished space with a ready second granite kitchen area completed in ‘26 and a 3rd full bath. Great for entertaining! Updates include: new boiler ‘19, new thermopane windows throughout main level in ‘23, newer wall A/C units ‘25 and ‘22 in living room and master bedroom, glass block windows in basement, old insulation removed in attic and new blown in insulation added ‘23, and complete tear off architectural roof ‘23. Has a ramp accessible front entryway, tons of storage and extra room because of the large basement that also has new spray foam insulation along sill on the unfinished side. Don’t wait! Delayed Negotiations begin Tuesday April 7th at 12pm.
  1. Listed by David R Shewan • Coldwell Banker Custom Realty
    P: (585)-671-1111 C: (585)-500-4520 davidrshewan@outlook.com

Property Details for 281 Ellison Street

Subdivision Comm Complex
Goodman St Homed Assn
Styles Of Residence
Ranch
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
No Garage
Nearest Cross Street
Clifford Avenue

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Property Details for 281 Ellison Street

StatusActive
MLS #R1669732
Days on Market1
Taxes$3,570 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,640 SF
CountyMonroe County
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Building Information for 281 Ellison Street

Stories1Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,640 SF

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$1,025 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$727

Property Taxes

$298

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Property Information for 281 Ellison Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Accessibility: Accessible Approach With Ramp
  • 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
  • Garage YN: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Rochester City-261400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,570.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1350.0
  • Land Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.1065
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1065
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4640.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 261400-107-300-0003-081-000-0000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 81
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $141,300
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Fence
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation Description: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Architectural, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • HVAC Type: Zoned, Wall Units
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 1
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Floor Description: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Zoned, Hot Water
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans, Separate Formal Living Room, Country Kitchen, Living Dining Room, Other, See Remarks, Window Treatments, Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary, Programmable Thermostat
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Levels: One
  • Sq Ft Total: 1350.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 4
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Window Features: Drapes, Thermal Windows
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1

Property History for 281 Ellison Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1669732

$149,900—
Dec 12, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637424084

$79,900

+35.9% / yr

Jun 2, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598203383

$50,002—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/30/2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1669732

$149,900
12/12/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637424084

$79,900

+35.9% / yr

06/02/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #598203383

$50,002

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

Public Records for 281 Ellison Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,400Additions$135,900Total$141,300
Tax Record2024$1,323 ($110 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Zoning12CountyMONROEAPN261400 107.30-3-81Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 281 Ellison Street

This home is within Rochester City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
School 33 Audubon
Public - PK to 6
School 45 Mary Mcleod Bethune
Public - PK to 8
East High School
Public - 9 to 12
School 52 Frank Fowler Dow
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
School 33 Audubon
PublicPK to 6

School 45 Mary Mcleod Bethune
PublicPK to 8

East High School
Public9 to 12

School 52 Frank Fowler Dow
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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More information about 281 Ellison Street, Rochester, NY 14609

281 Ellison Street is a single family home for sale in Rochester, NY 14609. This property was listed for sale on March 30, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Custom Realty, it's currently listed at $149,900. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on December 12, 2018. This listing's school district is Rochester City School District. Nearby schools include School 33 Audubon, School 45 Mary Mcleod Bethune and East High School. 281 Ellison Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 1,350 sqft single family home built in 1941.

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