970 Bay St
Description
Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout – beautiful and low-maintenance - All NEW Energy-efficient windows that flood the home with light and lower your energy bills - Modern kitchen and appliances—move-in ready! Finished 3rd floor - Dry and clean basement...Fully Renovated 3 bedroom with finished 3rd floor Colonial in Homestead Heights — Under $200K! Welcome to 970 Bay St! Charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath colonial in coveted Homestead Heights—just minutes from downtown and expressways. Recent Upgrades Include:
Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout – beautiful and low-maintenance - All NEW Energy-efficient windows that flood the home with light and lower your energy bills - Modern kitchen and appliances—move-in ready! Finished 3rd floor - Dry and clean basement with washer/dryer included - extra large garage with workshop - Fresh paint and updated fixtures—nothing left to do but unpack! Priced competitively at $164,900, this home stacks up against renovated comps in the neighborhood while offering superior energy savings, a larger lot and modern design. Enjoy a family-friendly community with city schools, local parks, and easy commutes. Homestead Heights is one of Rochester’s fastest-appreciating neighborhoods. This turnkey home won’t last. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to right-size, enjoy peace of mind, location, and upgraded features—all for under $200K. Schedule your showing today!
- Listed by Brian Maier • Empire Realty GroupP: (585)-347-4900 C: (585)-738-5577 bjm3355@hotmail.com
Property Details for 970 Bay Street
Property Details for 970 Bay Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | R1637168 |
| Days on Market | 4 |
| Taxes | $3,370 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 AC / 5,324 SF |
| County | Monroe County |
Location
Sold By NORCHAR, LLC
Building Information for 970 Bay Street
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1Property Information for 970 Bay Street
- Elementary School District: Rochester
- High School District: Rochester
- Middle Or Junior School District: Rochester
- Village: Not Applicable
- Human YN: No
- Attached Garage YN: No
- Garage Spaces per Apt: 2.00
- Garage YN: Yes
- Area NYSWIS Code: Rochester City-261400
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,370.00
- Building Area Total: 1495.0
- Land Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
- Num Of Acres: 0.1222
- Lot Size Area: 0.1222
- Lot Size Square Feet: 5324.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Parcel Number: 261400-107-390-0001-061-000-0000
- Road Frontage: City Street, Main Thoroughfare
- Lot Number: 61
- Property Condition: Resale
- Senior Community YN: No
- Assessed Value: $163,400
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Description: Existing
- Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer Description: Connected
- Utilities Available: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Water Supply: Connected, Public
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Fully Fenced, Private Yard, See Remarks
- Fencing: Full
- Foundation Description: Block
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
- Roof Description: Asphalt
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, 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: Luxury Vinyl
- Heating: Gas, Forced Air
- Heating YN: Yes
- Interior Features: Attic, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Living Dining Room, Workshop
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Sq Ft Total: 1495.0
- Main Level Bathrooms: 0
- Num Bedrooms 1 St Floor: 0
- Num Of Rooms: 7
- Number Of Units Total: 0
- Stories Total: 2
Property History for 970 Bay Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | Sold New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1637168 | $175,000 | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Sold WNYREIS #R1637168 | $175,000 | — |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1926636287 | $175,000 | +11.2% / yr |
| Sep 14, 2025 | Pending WNYREIS #R1637168 | — | |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Pending New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1637168 | — | |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) WNYREIS #R1637168 | $164,900 | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1637168 | $164,900 | — |
| Dec 21, 2015 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #569381510 | $60,700 | — |
| Oct 15, 2007 | Sold WNYREIS #R721205 | $46,000 | — |
| Oct 15, 2007 | Sold New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R721205 | $46,000 | — |
| Aug 26, 2007 | Pending WNYREIS #R721205 | — | |
| Aug 25, 2007 | Pending New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R721205 | — | |
| Jul 23, 2007 | Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R721205 | $49,900 | — |
| Jul 23, 2007 | Listed (Active) WNYREIS #R721205 | $49,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Sold New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1637168 | $175,000 |
| 12/17/2025 | Sold WNYREIS #R1637168 | $175,000 |
| 12/12/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1926636287 | $175,000 +11.2% / yr |
| 09/14/2025 | Pending WNYREIS #R1637168 | — |
| 09/13/2025 | Pending New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1637168 | — |
| 09/10/2025 | Listed (Active) WNYREIS #R1637168 | $164,900 |
| 09/10/2025 | Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1637168 | $164,900 |
| 12/21/2015 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #569381510 | $60,700 |
| 10/15/2007 | Sold WNYREIS #R721205 | $46,000 |
| 10/15/2007 | Sold New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R721205 | $46,000 |
| 08/26/2007 | Pending WNYREIS #R721205 | — |
| 08/25/2007 | Pending New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R721205 | — |
| 07/23/2007 | Listed (Active) New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R721205 | $49,900 |
| 07/23/2007 | Listed (Active) WNYREIS #R721205 | $49,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 970 Bay Street
Schools near 970 Bay Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 6 | |||
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
School 33 Audubon PublicPK to 6 | ||
School 45 Mary Mcleod Bethune PublicPK to 8 | ||
East High School Public9 to 12 | ||
School 52 Frank Fowler Dow 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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