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281 Willis Avenue, Rochester, NY 14616 Property Information

281 Willis Avenue, Rochester, NY 14616 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester
Zip code 14616
County Monroe
Municipality Greece
Parcel ID 60.820-8-15

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester

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Sale date 04/21/2021
Sale price $88,000
Arm's length
Property tax $2,398

Lot & Building Information for 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester

Building sqft 1,025
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.098
Lot dimensions 40 ft X 105 ft
Frontage 40
Depth 105
Year built 1924
Stories 2
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Cape cod
Condition Normal
Basement type Crawl
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
Fuel Gas
Fireplaces 1
First story sqft
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School district Greece

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About 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester, NY 14616?

281 Willis Avenue, Rochester, NY 14616 was built in 1924 and has a total of 1,025 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester, NY 14616 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $79,200, the tax amount paid for 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester, NY 14616 is $2,397.

When was 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester, NY 14616 last sold and what was the last sale price?

281 Willis Avenue, Rochester, NY 14616 was last sold in 04/21/2021 for $88,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/21/2021 $88,000
08/30/2019 $68,620
04/16/2019 $50,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/21/2021 - D
04/21/2021 - R
Deed
08/30/2019 - D
08/30/2019 - R
Deed
04/16/2019 - D
05/01/2019 - R
Deed
04/24/2017 - D
04/26/2017 - R
Deed
11/29/2016 - D
03/06/2017 - R
Deed
07/19/2016 - D
09/09/2016 - R
Deed
(Referee`s deed)
06/23/2008 - D
06/23/2008 - R
Deed
(Quit claim deed)
10/16/2003 - D
10/17/2003 - R
Deed
01/13/2003 - D
01/13/2003 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $2,398
Market value $129,800
Assessed value $79,200

Assessment History for 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $116,500 $79,200 30.2752 $2,398 -0.80%
2024 $92,093 $79,200 30.52 $2,417 +0.84%
2023 $79,100 $68,000 35.25 $2,397 -12.57%
2022 $68,000 $68,000 40.32 $2,742 -0.86%
2021 $68,000 $68,000 40.67 $2,766 -0.90%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Derech Hatorah-Rochester NR Private K-8 111 0.28
School 42 Abelard Reynolds 2 Public PK, K-6 456 0.81
School 42 Abelard Reynolds 2 Public PK, K-6 456 0.81
Longridge School 3 Public K-5 764 0.95
English Village Elementary School NR Public K-2 363 1.34

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Derech Hatorah-Rochester NR Private K-8 111 0.28
St Joseph's Villa NR Private 8-12 80 0.54
Odyssey Academy 3 Public 6-12 958 1.26
Olympia High School 4 Public 6-12 1,071 1.76
The Leadership Academy For Young Men NR Public 7-12 509 1.82

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St Joseph's Villa NR Private 8-12 80 0.54
Odyssey Academy 3 Public 6-12 958 1.26
Olympia High School 4 Public 6-12 1,071 1.76
Northeast College Preparatory High School 1 Public 9-12 778 1.82
The Leadership Academy For Young Men NR Public 7-12 509 1.82

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Neighbors for 281 Willis Avenue, Rochester

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
60 Wheeldon Dr, Rochester 1,248 08/09/1999 $1
44 Wheeldon Dr, Rochester 1,300 07/18/2003 $1
100 Chippendale Rd, Rochester 1,080 04/10/2020 $90,000
90 Chippendale Rd, Rochester 1,150 11/22/2017 $42,900
74 Chippendale Rd, Rochester 1,496 10/25/2023 $145,000
28 Wheeldon Dr, Rochester 832 08/17/2023 $170,000
22 Wheeldon Dr, Rochester 1,080 11/29/2000 $54,900
110 Sheraton Dr, Rochester 1,688 01/26/2021
54 Wheeldon Dr, Rochester 840 07/11/2019 $95,880
101 Wedgewood Pkwy, Rochester 1,105 11/26/2013 $73,900
48 Wheeldon Dr, Rochester 1,248 09/26/2006 $1
98 Sheraton Dr, Rochester 1,056 04/20/1998 $64,000
96 Chippendale Rd, Rochester 1,212 08/17/2017 $80,000
70 Wheeldon Dr, Rochester 1,385 04/23/2008 $60,000
64 Wheeldon Dr, Rochester 1,248 01/03/2005 $78,900
38 Wheeldon Dr, Rochester 1,368 04/30/1993 $77,000
104 Sheraton Dr, Rochester 1,911 02/25/2021 $90,000
106 Chippendale Rd, Rochester 1,018 04/30/2025 $68,000
34 Wheeldon Dr, Rochester 900 09/12/2019 $1
84 Chippendale Rd, Rochester 1,499 10/03/2023 $211,000

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