Last Sold Price
3 beds1,336 sqft$127/sqft
797 Seward St, Rochester, NY 14611

Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial in the City of Rochester! Completely repainted throughout, this home feels fresh, bright, and move-in ready from the moment you step inside. The 1st floor features brand new LVT flooring and a spacious layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen shines with new appliances and plenty of space for all your cooking needs. Plus a half bath for added convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 comfortable bedrooms with...Welcome to this beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Colonial in the City of Rochester! Completely repainted throughout, this home feels fresh, bright, and move-in ready from the moment you step inside. The 1st floor features brand new LVT flooring and a spacious layout perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen shines with new appliances and plenty of space for all your cooking needs. Plus a half bath for added convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 comfortable bedrooms with new carpet and an updated full bath. Enjoy relaxing mornings or quiet evenings on the enclosed porch, and appreciate the added bonus of a dry-locked basement, ideal for storage, hobbies, or future finishing potential. With thoughtful updates throughout this home is ready for its next owner to move right in and enjoy!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/28/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Anthony C. Butera • Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
    P: (585) 758-8400 C: (585) 404-3841 abuterateam@gmail.com

Property Details for 797 Seward Street

Status
MLS #
R1663807
Days on Market
31
Taxes
$2,289 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
0.08 AC / 3,581 SF
Subdivision Comm Complex
M Higgins
Styles Of Residence
Colonial, Two Story
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
No Garage, No Driveway
Nearest Cross Street
Elgin St

Location

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Building Information for 797 Seward Street

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,581 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,055 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$864

Property Taxes

$191

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 797 Seward 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
  • Garage Spaces per Apt: .00
  • Garage YN: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Rochester City-261400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,289.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1336.0
  • Land Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.0822
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0822
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3581.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 261400-135-270-0003-027-000-0000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 27
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $83,000
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced, Porch
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation Description: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen, Separate Formal Living Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sq Ft Total: 1336.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 0
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
  • Stories Total: 2

Property History for 797 Seward Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2026

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1663807

$170,000
May 28, 2026

Sold

WNYREIS #R1663807

$170,000
May 13, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #131407305

$170,000

+406.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2026

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1663807

$170,000
05/28/2026

Sold

WNYREIS #R1663807

$170,000
05/13/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #131407305

$170,000

+406.4% / yr

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

Public Records for 797 Seward Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,900Additions$79,100Total$83,000
Tax Record2025$803 ($67 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,336 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,581 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920Zoning11CountyMONROEAPN261400 135.27-3-27

Schools near 797 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 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: 797 Seward Street, Rochester, NY 14611
$170,000
3
1,336
3,581
3
1
1,432
3,745
3
1
1,332
3,942
2
2,184
5,100
3
2
1,391
5,376
$47,000
3
1,248
2,178

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