| Primary address | 279 Ames Street, Rochester |
| Zip code | 14611 |
| County | Monroe |
| Municipality | Rochester |
| Neighborhood | Dutchtown |
| Parcel ID | 120.250-2-16 |
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| Sale date | 02/10/2016 |
| Sale price | $25,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $952 |
| Building sqft | 1,877 |
| Building class | Two Family Year-Round Residence (220) |
| Acreage | 0.12 |
| Lot dimensions | 47 ft X 112 ft |
| Frontage | 47 |
| Depth | 112 |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Kitchen | 2 |
| Water supply | Comm/public |
| Sewer type | Comm/public |
| Building style | Old style |
| Condition | Fair |
| Basement type | Full |
| Exterior wall material | Composition |
| Heat | Hot water/steam |
| Fuel | Oil |
| First story sqft | Register |
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279 Ames Street, Rochester, NY 14611 was built in 1900 and has a total of 1,877 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 279 Ames Street, Rochester, NY 14611 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $58,900, the tax amount paid for 279 Ames Street, Rochester, NY 14611 is $951.
When was 279 Ames Street, Rochester, NY 14611 last sold and what was the last sale price?279 Ames Street, Rochester, NY 14611 was last sold in 02/10/2016 for $25,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2016 | $25,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 279 Ames Street, Rochester, NY 14611. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $952 |
| Market value | $58,900 |
| Assessed value | $58,900 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Ames Street, 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 | $58,900 | $58,900 | 16.1547 | $952 | -23.12% |
| 2024 | $54,819 | $45,500 | 27.2 | $1,238 | -10.85% |
| 2023 | $49,457 | $45,500 | 30.51 | $1,388 | -9.33% |
| 2022 | $45,500 | $45,500 | 33.65 | $1,531 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | $45,500 | $45,500 | 33.72 | $1,534 | +46.37% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 279 Ames Street, Rochester to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Choice Charter School | 2 | Charter | K-8 | 378 | 0.43 |
| School 17 Enrico Fermi | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 644 | 0.57 |
| School 17 Enrico Fermi | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 644 | 0.57 |
| True North Rochester Prep Charter School West Camp | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 754 | 0.67 |
| School 29 Adlai E Stevenson | 1 | Public | PK, K-6 | 260 | 0.67 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Choice Charter School | 2 | Charter | K-8 | 378 | 0.43 |
| School 17 Enrico Fermi | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 644 | 0.57 |
| True North Rochester Prep Charter School West Camp | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 754 | 0.67 |
| Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy | 2 | Public | K-8 | 404 | 0.85 |
| School 5 John Williams | 2 | Public | PK, K-8 | 596 | 1.12 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Early College International High School | 5 | Public | 9-12 | 350 | 0.85 |
| Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 752 | 1.14 |
| Rochester Academy Charter School | 3 | Charter | K-12 | 823 | 1.60 |
| True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-12 | 1,301 | 1.74 |
| Edison Career and Technology High School | 1 | Public | 9-12 | 1,233 | 2.04 |
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Here are the neighbors for 279 Ames Street, Rochester.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Home Pl, Rochester | 1,654 | 11/27/2023 | $115,000 |
| 309 Ames St, Rochester | 1,116 | 12/21/2009 | $25,000 |
| 53 Cedar St, Rochester | 1,360 | ||
| 313 Ames St, Rochester | 10/31/2017 | $10,000 | |
| 53 Home Pl, Rochester | 980 | 07/22/2019 | $30,000 |
| 257-265 Ames St, Rochester | |||
| 43 Cedar St, Rochester | 1,156 | 11/21/2019 | $134,000 |
| 64 Home Pl, Rochester | 1,480 | 02/09/2005 | $18,000 |
| 512 Campbell St, Rochester | 12/14/2007 | $1 | |
| 16 Home Pl, Rochester | 1,247 | 01/07/2016 | $14,500 |
| 20 Home Pl, Rochester | 1,085 | 02/07/2011 | $6,500 |
| 30 Home Pl, Rochester | 1,174 | 12/23/2003 | $23,500 |
| 49 Cedar St, Rochester | 1,375 | 11/25/1997 | $20,027 |
| 291 Ames St, Rochester | 1,748 | 04/12/1999 | $12,500 |
| 319 Ames St, Rochester | 1,768 | 02/19/2025 | $1 |
| 305 Ames St, Rochester | 03/20/2013 | $1 | |
| 2-8 Home Pl, Rochester | 4,848 | 01/14/2025 | $230,000 |
| 273 Ames St, Rochester | 2,522 | 11/20/2023 | $43,000 |
| 285 Ames St, Rochester | 1,292 | 08/02/2021 | $22,000 |
| 57 Home Pl, Rochester | 1,291 | 01/21/2022 | $52,000 |