Sold
Last Sold Price
7,356 sqft
38-40 Cliff St, Rochester, NY 14608
Mixed UseProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1870Year Built
$18/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Another Rockin' Rochester Opportunity! Historic Rochester Beer Company Building, converted to Upton Cold Storage during prohibition, also used as gold smelting and recovery facility. Rich in Rochester History and so much potential. National Register individually eligible (NRIE) for Designated Buildings of Historic Value. Possible tax credits for renovation?? Property sits on 2 acres, backing up to the mighty Genesee River. #40 was used as a deli / sandwich shop / ice cream shop with an apartment...Another Rockin' Rochester Opportunity! Historic Rochester Beer Company Building, converted to Upton Cold Storage during prohibition, also used as gold smelting and recovery facility. Rich in Rochester History and so much potential. National Register individually eligible (NRIE) for Designated Buildings of Historic Value. Possible tax credits for renovation?? Property sits on 2 acres, backing up to the mighty Genesee River. #40 was used as a deli / sandwich shop / ice cream shop with an apartment on 2nd floor - apartment has not been approved by city yet, seller was in process. See attachments for further details.
  • Listed by: Colleen M. Bracci 585.719.3500 rochesterhouses@gmail.com • RE/MAX Realty Group, Ltd.
  • Listed by: Brian M Timmons 585.719.3500 TimmonsREALTOR@gmail.com • RE/MAX Realty Group, Ltd.
Listing closed: 06/21/2017 12:00 AM • Source: WNYREIS, MLS#: R1026292

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$150,000

Avg days on market

103

Sale-to-list ratio

88.7%

Rochester, NY

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Property Information for 38-40 Cliff Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,593 / year
  • MLS Type: Commercial Sale / Mixed Use
  • Subdivision Comm Complex: St On High Bank
  • Waterfront Description: River Access, Stream
  • On Waterfront: Yes
  • Parking Description: Driveway, Fenced, Indoor
  • Zoning Code: C-2
  • Nearest Cross Street: Smith
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 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
  • Parking Total: 50.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Rochester City-261400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,593.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 7356.0
  • Land Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Num Of Buildings: 2
  • Parcel Number: 261400-106-530-0001-004-000-0000
  • Possible Uses: Other, Warehouse
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Assessed Value: $70,000
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Zoning Description: Commercial
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Mixed Use, Commercial, Other
Utilities
  • Sewer Description: Public Sewer
  • Utilities Available: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Building Features: Drive In Doors
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof Description: Flat, Pitched
  • Waterfront Name: Genesee River
Interior Features
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement YN: No
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Concrete
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Levels: Two
  • Sq Ft Total: 7356.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Net Operating Income: -$3,593.00
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Operating Expense Includes: Other, See Remarks, Water Sewer
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories Total: 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease YN: No

Property History for 38-40 Cliff Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 21, 2017

Sold

WNYREIS #R1026292

$135,000
Apr 28, 2017

Pending

WNYREIS #R1026292

Feb 15, 2017

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1026292

$200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/21/2017

Sold

WNYREIS #R1026292

$135,000
04/28/2017

Pending

WNYREIS #R1026292

02/15/2017

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1026292

$200,000

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Schools near 38-40 Cliff 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 5 John Williams
PublicPK to 6

School 17 Enrico Fermi
PublicPK to 6

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 38-40 Cliff Street, Rochester, NY 14608
$135,000
7,356
87,120
$135,000
5,248
87,120
$415,000
6,323
17,860
65
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