899 Genesee St

Rochester, NY 14611

$154,900
Price
4
Beds
1,914 Sq. Ft.
$81 / Sq. Ft.
1,914
Sq. Ft.
$81
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Early 20th-century home with substantial square footage and strong original character, featuring thick plaster walls, wide entryways, and original woodwork throughout. Replacement vinyl windows, along with a furnace and hot water tank in good working order. The second floor offers four large bedrooms, along with generous attic space for storage or potential future use. The home’s traditional layout includes a formal foyer, dining room, and a large eat-in kitchen typical of the era. Original hardwood...Early 20th-century home with substantial square footage and strong original character, featuring thick plaster walls, wide entryways, and original woodwork throughout. Replacement vinyl windows, along with a furnace and hot water tank in good working order. The second floor offers four large bedrooms, along with generous attic space for storage or potential future use. The home’s traditional layout includes a formal foyer, dining room, and a large eat-in kitchen typical of the era. Original hardwood flooring in primary living areas. A rear porch provides access to a spacious backyard set privately behind the home, offering usable outdoor space away from the street. Convenient to downtown, U of R/Strong, and I-490. Tenant-occupied and generating income, this well-maintained rental asset offers a turnkey investment opportunity with stable occupancy, classic construction, and long-term value-add potential. Strong bones— they don’t make them like this anymore! See for yourself and connect today to schedule a showing!
  1. Listed by Curtis Amesbury • Weichert Realtors - Lilac Properties
    P: (585)-613-4606 C: (585)-613-4606 curt@weichertlilac.com
  2. Listed by Sierra Adelina Mendes • Weichert Realtors - Lilac Properties
    P: (585)-613-4606 C: (585)-613-4606 sierra@weichertlilac.com

Property Details for 899 Genesee Street

Subdivision Comm Complex
Brooks Estate
Styles Of Residence
Historic Antique
On Waterfront
No
Parking Description
No Garage
Nearest Cross Street
Barton
LISTING UPDATED: 07/03/2026 12:48 PM

Property Details for 899 Genesee Street

StatusActive
MLS #R1693290
Days on Market9
Taxes$3,874 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,400 SF
CountyMonroe County
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Location

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Building Information for 899 Genesee Street

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,400 SF

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$1,095 per month

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Principal and Interest

$772

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 899 Genesee 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: $3,874.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 1914.0
  • Land Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.124
  • Lot Size Area: 0.124
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5400.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 261400-135-340-0002-042-000-0000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 42
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Assessed Value: $153,700
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Description: Existing
Utilities
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway
  • Foundation Description: Poured
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat In Kitchen
  • Sq Ft Total: 1914.0
  • 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 899 Genesee Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1693290

$154,900—
Jun 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1693290

$154,900—
Feb 25, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487303194

$135,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1693290

$154,900
06/24/2026

Listed (Active)

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1693290

$154,900
02/25/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1487303194

$135,000

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

Public Records for 899 Genesee Street

Taxable ValueLand$11,000Additions$142,700Total$153,700
Tax Record2024$1,439 ($120 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,914 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,914 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Zoning21CountyMONROEAPN261400 135.34-2-42

Schools near 899 Genesee Street

This home is within Rochester City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford
Public - PK to 6
LORETTA JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public - 7 to 8
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Public - 9 to 12
DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford
PublicPK to 6

LORETTA JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public7 to 8

Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Public9 to 12

DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16
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 899 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611

899 Genesee Street is a single family home for sale in Rochester, NY 14611. This property was listed for sale on June 24, 2026 by Weichert Realtors - Lilac Properties, it's currently listed at $154,900. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on February 25, 2021. This listing's school district is Rochester City School District. Nearby schools include School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford, LORETTA JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL and Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School. 899 Genesee Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,914 sqft single family home built in 1920.

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