Last Sold Price
4 beds1,350 sqft$136/sqft
281 Ellison St, Rochester, NY 14609

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 primary 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.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/05/2026 12:00 AM

  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

Status
MLS #
R1669732
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$3,570 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1941
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 4,640 SF
Subdivision Comm Complex
Goodman St Homed Assn
Styles Of Residence
Ranch
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
No Garage
Nearest Cross Street
Clifford Avenue

Location

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Sold By Empire Realty Group

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Building Information for 281 Ellison Street

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

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$1,233 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$935

Property Taxes

$298

HOA Dues

$0

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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
Jun 5, 2026

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1669732

$184,000
Jun 5, 2026

Sold

WNYREIS #R1669732

$184,000
May 28, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1945569460

$184,000

+11.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/05/2026

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1669732

$184,000
06/05/2026

Sold

WNYREIS #R1669732

$184,000
05/28/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1945569460

$184,000

+11.8% / yr

For completeness, we 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 Record2025$1,536 ($128 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,640 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1941Zoning12CountyMONROEAPN261400 107.30-3-81

Schools near 281 Ellison Street

This home is within Rochester City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 281 Ellison Street, Rochester, NY 14609
$184,000
4
1,350
4,640
$79,000
4
1,350
4,640
3
1
1,166
6,960
4
3,192
6,534
$157,000
6
2
2,886
$40,000
2
1
1,221
4,640

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