438 W Main St

Rochester, NY 14608

$495,000
Price
—
Beds
—
Baths
6,984 Sq. Ft.
$71 / Sq. Ft.
6,984
Sq. Ft.
$71
per Sq. Ft.

Description

New price on this is a flagship building in the Susan B Anthony Preservation District. Located on the Northwest corner of W Main St and Canal St. There are 2 storefronts on the 1st floor and 6 apartments on the 2nd & 3rd floor. All are rented month-to-month. The 1st floor retail tenant is currently moving out so this could be used by the new owner's business or rented to 1 or 2 businesses. There is C/A on the 1st floor only. The full basement could be rented out for storage also. Gas & electric are...New price on this is a flagship building in the Susan B Anthony Preservation District. Located on the Northwest corner of W Main St and Canal St. There are 2 storefronts on the 1st floor and 6 apartments on the 2nd & 3rd floor. All are rented month-to-month. The 1st floor retail tenant is currently moving out so this could be used by the new owner's business or rented to 1 or 2 businesses. There is C/A on the 1st floor only. The full basement could be rented out for storage also. Gas & electric are separate in all units. There is one parking spot behind the building. Other off premise parking is available. The bus stop is right at the corner. There are possible grants available for renovating the commercial and residential areas of the property. The owner is open to some financing for the purchase.
  1. Listed by Donna Koehler • Platinum Prop & Asset Mgmt
    P: (585)-458-4250 C: (585)-621-3672 donnakoehler621@yahoo.com

Property Details for 438 West Main Street

Subdivision Comm Complex
1 Canal St
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
On Site, Other, See Remarks, Surfaced
Zoning Code
4
Nearest Cross Street
Canal St
LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2025 03:21 PM

Property Details for 438 West Main Street

StatusActive
MLS #R1653707
Days on Market53
Taxes$5,796 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMixed Use
MLS TypeCommercial Sale / Mixed Use
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,635 SF
CountyMonroe County

Location

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Building Information for 438 West Main Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1910Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,635 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,896 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,413

Property Taxes

$483

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 438 West Main Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Elementary School District: Rochester
  • High School District: Rochester
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Rochester
  • Village: Not Applicable
  • Human YN: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Total: 1.00
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Rochester City-261400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,796.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 6984.0
  • Land Features: Irregular Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.0375
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0375
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1635.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Num Of Buildings: 1
  • Parcel Number: 261400-120-360-0002-008-000-0000
  • Possible Uses: Residential, Retail, Service
  • Lot Number: 8
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Assessed Value: $148,600
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Zoning Description: Commercial
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Mixed Use
Utilities
  • Utilities Available: Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Building Features: Office
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Other
  • Roof Description: Membrane, Rubber
Interior Features
  • Basement Description: Full, Storage Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • HVAC Type: Separate Meters, One Unit, Central Air
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Heating: Gas, Individual, Separate Meters, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Sq Ft Total: 6984.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Operating Expense Includes: Other, See Remarks
  • Stories: 3
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Vacancy Allowance Rate: 90.00%
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease YN: No

Property History for 438 West Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 23, 2025

Price Change

WNYREIS #R1653707

$495,000—
Dec 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1653707

$595,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/23/2025

Price Change

WNYREIS #R1653707

$495,000
12/03/2025

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1653707

$595,000

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Public Records for 438 West Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,700Additions$144,900Total$148,600
Tax Record2024$1,391 ($116 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt5,306 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,306 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,678 SqFtStories3Lot Size1,650 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1910CountyMONROEAPN261400 120.36-2-8

Schools near 438 West Main Street

This home is within Rochester City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
School 17 Enrico Fermi
Public - PK to 8
Rochester Early College International High School
Public - 9 to 12
School 5 John Williams
Public - PK to 8
School 54 Flower City Community School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
School 17 Enrico Fermi
PublicPK to 8

Rochester Early College International High School
Public9 to 12

School 5 John Williams
PublicPK to 8

School 54 Flower City Community School
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 438 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14608

438 West Main Street is a mixed use property for sale in Rochester, NY 14608. This property was listed for sale on December 3, 2025 by Platinum Prop & Asset Mgmt, it's currently listed at $495,000. This listing's school district is Rochester City School District. Nearby schools include School 17 Enrico Fermi, Rochester Early College International High School and School 5 John Williams. 438 West Main Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 6,984 sqft mixed use property built in 1910.

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