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159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609 - Property report

Also known as: 159-161 Melville St

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Property type

Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.08

Sale price

$76,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159-161 Melville Street
ZIP code
14609
County
Monroe
Neighborhood
Beechwood
Parcel ID
107.530-3-33

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/12/2021
Sale price
$76,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,817
Zoning & Use
Zoning
R-1
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
2
Building
Property type
Two Family Year-Round Residence (220)
Building sq. ft.
2352
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2.5
Year built
1920
AC
No
Rooms
10
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Condition
Fair
Exterior wall
Wood
Building style
Duplex
Kitchen
2
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Oil
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
44 ft X 81 ft
Acreage
0.08
Frontage
44 ft
Depth
81 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
67 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
43 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
261400

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Ownership

Ownership information for 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/12/2021 $76,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/22/2019 $45,000 XXXX XXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX XXXXX X
02/23/2012 $38,500 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/16/2021 - R
03/12/2021 - D		 Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXX
05/22/2019 - D
05/22/2019 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX, XXX
02/23/2012 - D
02/23/2012 - R		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X
10/15/2007 - R
10/12/2007 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/15/2007 - R
03/14/2007 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X & XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/24/2000 - R
07/17/2000 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X & XXXXXX
10/30/1998 - R
10/29/1998 - D		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
06/01/1998 - D
06/01/1998 - R		 Deed
03/21/1997 - R
02/18/1997 - D		 Deed
12/23/1996 - R
12/18/1996 - D		 Deed
(Referee`s deed)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,817
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$112,500
Land value
$5,200
Building value
$107,300
Assessed value
$112,500

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $112,500 $112,500 16.1547 $1,817 +48.48%
2024 $54,217 $45,000 27.2 $1,224 -10.85%
2023 $48,913 $45,000 30.51 $1,373 -9.33%
2022 $45,000 $45,000 33.65 $1,514 -0.21%
2021 $45,000 $45,000 33.72 $1,517 +8.30%
2020 $43,118 $40,100 34.94 $1,401 -4.61%
2019 $40,918 $40,100 36.63 $1,469 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School 33 Audubon 2 Public PK, K-6 963 0.24
School 33 Audubon 2 Public PK, K-6 963 0.24
Hamidiye Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.51
Hamidiye Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.51
Calvary Chapel Flower City NR Private K-7 0 0.67
School 45 Mary Mcleod Bethune 2 Public PK, K-8 519 0.76
School 45 Mary Mcleod Bethune 2 Public PK, K-8 519 0.76
School 52 Frank Fowler Dow 3 Public PK, K-6 315 1.03
School 52 Frank Fowler Dow 3 Public PK, K-6 315 1.03
School 53 Montessori Academy 2 Public PK, K-6 255 1.04
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hamidiye Academy NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.51
Calvary Chapel Flower City NR Private K-7 0 0.67
East Lower School 3 Public 6-8 304 0.72
School 45 Mary Mcleod Bethune 2 Public PK, K-8 519 0.76
School Of The Arts 4 Public 7-12 1,066 1.04
Northwest College Preparatory High School 1 Public 7-9 252 1.06
Cobblestone School NR Private K-7 60 1.11
School 28 Henry Hudson 3 Public K-8 616 1.16
School 58 World Of Inquiry School 2 Public PK, K-12 951 1.29
PUC ACHIEVE CHARTER SCHOOL NR Charter 5-8 370 1.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East High School 2 Public 9-12 753 0.72
Vertus Charter School 2 Charter 9-12 315 0.80
School Of The Arts 4 Public 7-12 1,066 1.04
School 58 World Of Inquiry School 2 Public PK, K-12 951 1.29
Talmudical Institute NR Private 9-12 30 1.34
Ora Academy NR Private 9-12 11 1.83
James Monroe High School 1 Public 9-12 681 1.85
School Without Walls 3 Public 9-12 262 1.88
Franklin Upper School NR Public 9-12 969 1.95
Integrated Arts And Technology High School NR Public 7-12 898 1.97

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Neighbors for 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY

206-210 Parsells Ave, Rochester 112 Parsells Ave, Rochester 122 Parsells Ave, Rochester 196 Parsells Ave, Rochester 149 Melville St, Rochester 106 Parsells Ave, Rochester 202 Parsells Ave, Rochester 70 Parsells Ave, Rochester 90 Parsells Ave, Rochester 126 Parsells Ave, Rochester 188 Parsells Ave, Rochester 64-68 Parsells Ave, Rochester 212 Webster Ave, Rochester 77 Rosewood Ter, Rochester 153 Melville St, Rochester 76 Parsells Ave, Rochester 118 Parsells Ave, Rochester 83 Rosewood Ter, Rochester 96 Parsells Ave, Rochester 100 Parsells Ave, Rochester

Nearby ZIP codes for 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY

14445, Monroe County, NY 14526, Monroe County, NY 14580, Monroe County, NY 14604, Monroe County, NY 14605, Monroe County, NY 14607, Monroe County, NY 14608, Monroe County, NY 14610, Monroe County, NY 14611, Monroe County, NY 14613, Monroe County, NY 14614, Monroe County, NY 14615, Monroe County, NY 14617, Monroe County, NY 14618, Monroe County, NY 14619, Monroe County, NY 14620, Monroe County, NY 14621, Monroe County, NY 14622, Monroe County, NY 14625, Monroe County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609?

The development at 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609?

159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609 has a total of 2,352 square feet.

When was 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609 last sold and what was the sale price?

159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609 was last sold on 03/12/2021 for $76,000.

What is the assessed value of 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609?

159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609 is currently assessed at $112,500.

What are the property taxes for 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609?

The property taxes for 159-161 Melville Street, Rochester, NY 14609 total $1,817.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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