659 Seward St

1,350 Sq. Ft.
$133 / Sq. Ft.
1,350
Sq. Ft.
$133
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 659 Seward Street, a spacious and extensively updated 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath single-family home offering approximately 1,675 square feet of living space, central air conditioning and a paved driveway. Conveniently located near the University of Rochester, URMC, College Town, Genesee Valley Park and the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, the property provides easy access to major employers, recreation, restaurants, shopping and everyday necessities. The University...Welcome to 659 Seward Street, a spacious and extensively updated 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath single-family home offering approximately 1,675 square feet of living space, central air conditioning and a paved driveway. Conveniently located near the University of Rochester, URMC, College Town, Genesee Valley Park and the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, the property provides easy access to major employers, recreation, restaurants, shopping and everyday necessities. The University of Rochester is approximately 1.6 miles away, while the airport is approximately 2.6 miles from the home. The home received a substantial renovation in 2020, including:

House windows: All new vinyl double-hung windows
Basement windows: New glass-block windows
Exterior doors: All new exterior doors
Plumbing: New tankless water heater, PVC drain lines, PEX water lines, washer and dryer hookups, and new gas lines throughout
Bathrooms: Two fully renovated bathrooms featuring new vanities and toilets, a fiberglass Kohler shower unit, and a tiled tub-and-shower surround
Electrical: New wiring throughout, newer 100-amp electrical panel, new light fixtures and ceiling fans, and hardwired smoke detectors
Flooring: Existing hardwood floors professionally sanded and refinished, complemented by new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms
Paint: Entire interior fully repainted
New 95%-efficient, 80,000-BTU Trane furnace, new ductwork and a 2.5-ton Trane central air-conditioning system
New stainless-steel gas range, stainless-steel refrigerator, washer and dryer

With two full bathrooms, in-home laundry, modern mechanical systems, central air and off-street parking, this property offers a strong combination of space, efficiency and convenience. Its location near the University of Rochester and Medical Center also makes it an attractive option for owner-occupants, university employees, medical professionals or investors seeking a well-updated property in a high-demand rental corridor. Mt. Hope Avenue and College Town offer convenient access to restaurants, cafés, services and shopping.
  1. Listed by Mathew Rebera • HUNT Real Estate Corporation
    P: (607)-342-7209 C: (607)-342-7209 mathew.rebera@huntrealestate.com

Property Details for 659 Seward Street

Architectural Style
Historic Antique
Subdivision Name
G Meyers
Has Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/20/2026 10:39 AM

Property Details for 659 Seward Street

StatusActive
MLS #B1699941
Days on Market1
Taxes$1,623 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,001 SF
CountyMonroe County

Location

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Building Information for 659 Seward Street

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,001 SF

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$1,032 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$896

Property Taxes

$135

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 659 Seward Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Street: Cottage St
  • Latitude: 43.135615
  • Longitude: -77.630553
  • MLS Area Major: Rochester City-261400
  • Has Senior Community: No
  • Township: Not Applicable
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 261400-135-270-0002-070-000-0000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,623.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 83700
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Rochester
  • High School District: Rochester
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Rochester
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 0.0
  • Has Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0689
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0689
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40X75
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3000.0
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 1350.0
  • Living Area: 1350.0
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: Existing
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Stone
Utilities
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: 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: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
  • Heating: Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Other, See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway
  • Stories Total: 2
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0

Property History for 659 Seward Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1699941

$179,900
Jul 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1699941

$179,900
Aug 12, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471004800

$90,000

+37.6% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/20/2026

Listed (Active)

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #B1699941

$179,900
07/20/2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #B1699941

$179,900
08/12/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471004800

$90,000

+37.6% / yr

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

Public Records for 659 Seward Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,300Additions$80,400Total$83,700
Tax Record2024$784 ($65 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Zoning11CountyMONROEAPN261400 135.27-2-70

Schools near 659 Seward Street

This home is within Rochester City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford
PublicPK to 6

Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy
PublicK to 8

Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Public9 to 12

School 4 George Mather Forbes
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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659 Seward Street is a single family home for sale in Rochester, NY 14611. This property was listed for sale on July 20, 2026 by HUNT Real Estate Corporation, it's currently listed at $179,900. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on August 12, 2021. This listing's school district is Rochester City School District. Nearby schools include School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford, Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy and Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School. 659 Seward Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,350 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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