Active
3 beds2,054 sqft$97/sqft
98 Melrose St, Rochester, NY 14619
Est: $1,344/moGet pre-approved
Multi FamilyProperty Type
5,400 sq ftLot Size
1920Year Built
$97/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Cash-flowing from day one! This fully occupied duplex at 98 Melrose brings in $2,300/month ($27,600/year) in gross rent, with no vacancy downtime to worry about. Upstairs Unit: 2 bedrooms, renting at $1,275/month. Downstairs Unit: 1 bedroom, renting at $1,025/month. Each unit is separately metered for utilities, keeping operating costs simple and predictable for ownership — tenants cover their own usage. Whether you're growing a rental portfolio or purchasing your first income property, this is a...Cash-flowing from day one! This fully occupied duplex at 98 Melrose brings in $2,300/month ($27,600/year) in gross rent, with no vacancy downtime to worry about. Upstairs Unit: 2 bedrooms, renting at $1,275/month. Downstairs Unit: 1 bedroom, renting at $1,025/month. Each unit is separately metered for utilities, keeping operating costs simple and predictable for ownership — tenants cover their own usage. Whether you're growing a rental portfolio or purchasing your first income property, this is a plug-and-play opportunity: tenants in place, rent already flowing, and strong upside potential in a solid Rochester rental market.
20 days on Market
  • Listed by: Jonathan M. Pecora 585.362.8900 jonpecora@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
Last updated: 08/20/2026 04:40 PM • Source: WNYREIS, MLS#: R1705937

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$1,344 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,011

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 98 Melrose Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,991 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residential
  • Subdivision Comm Complex: I A Dove
  • Styles Of Residence: Duplex
  • On Waterfront: No
  • Parking Description: Garage, Paved, Two Or More Spaces
  • Nearest Cross Street: Genesee Street
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,400 SF
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: 2.00
  • Garage YN: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Area NYSWIS Code: Rochester City-261400
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,991.00
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2054.0
  • Land Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Num Of Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5400.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 261400-120-740-0002-045-000-0000
  • Road Frontage: City Street
  • Lot Number: 45
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Assessed Value: $147,100
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Zoning Description: Residential 2 Unit
Utilities
  • Num Of Electric Meters: 2
  • Num Of Gas Meters: 2
  • Sewer Description: Connected
  • Utilities Available: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Supply: Connected, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation Description: Block
  • Roof Description: Asphalt
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Num Of Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Num Fireplaces Total Calculated: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Floor Description: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Sq Ft Total: 2054.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Operating Expense Includes: Manager, Water Sewer
  • Stories Total: 2
Unit 1
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,275.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 2
  • Features: ,Dining Area With Kitchen,Living Room
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $1,275.00
  • Unit Type Leased YN: Yes
  • Unit Type Lease Expires: 07-31-2027
  • Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 1275
Unit 2
  • Unit Type Actual Rent: $1,025.00
  • Unit Type Baths Total: 1
  • Unit Type Beds Total: 1
  • Features: Oven/ Range,Dining Area With Kitchen,Living Room
  • Unit Type Total Rent: $1,025.00
  • Unit Type Leased YN: Yes
  • Unit Type Lease Expires: 04-30-2027
  • Unit Type Num Full Baths: 1
  • Unit Type Num Half Baths: 0
  • Unit Type Actual Rent Range: 1025
Rental
Rental Information
  • Rent Includes: Gardener, Trash Collection, Water

Property History for 98 Melrose Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1705937

$199,000
Aug 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1705937

$199,000
May 23, 2024

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1531765

$175,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2026

Listed (Active)

WNYREIS #R1705937

$199,000
08/14/2026

Listed (Active)

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1705937

$199,000
05/23/2024

Sold

New York State Alliance of MLSs (Buffalo) #R1531765

$175,000

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

Public Records for 98 Melrose Street

Taxable ValueLand$11,500Additions$135,600Total$147,100
Tax Record2025$1,427 ($119 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,054 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,054 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,400 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1920Year Renovated1920Zoning11CountyMONROEAPN261400 120.74-2-45

Schools near 98 Melrose Street

This home is within Rochester City School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
LORETTA JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public7 to 8

Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School
Public9 to 12

School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford
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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98 Melrose Street is a multi-family home for sale in Rochester, NY 14619. This property was listed for sale on August 14, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester, it's currently listed at $199,000. It has been on the market for a total of 20 days and was last sold on May 23, 2024. This listing's school district is Rochester City School District. Nearby schools include DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16, LORETTA JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL and Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School. 98 Melrose Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,054 sqft multi-family home built in 1920.

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