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159 Independence Street, Rochester, NY 14611 Property Information

159 Independence Street, Rochester, NY 14611 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 159 Independence Street, Rochester
Zip code 14611
County Monroe
Municipality Rochester
Neighborhood Dutchtown
Parcel ID 120.300-1-21

Sales & Tax Overview for 159 Independence Street, Rochester

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Sale date 07/26/2018
Sale price $30,500
Arm's length
Property tax $1,609

Lot & Building Information for 159 Independence Street, Rochester

Building sqft 859
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.14
Lot dimensions 50 ft X 125 ft
Frontage 50
Depth 125
Year built 1955
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Ranch
Condition Normal
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
Fuel Gas
First story sqft
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School district Rochester

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About 159 Independence Street, Rochester

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 159 Independence Street, Rochester, NY 14611?

159 Independence Street, Rochester, NY 14611 was built in 1955 and has a total of 859 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 159 Independence Street, Rochester, NY 14611 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $99,600, the tax amount paid for 159 Independence Street, Rochester, NY 14611 is $1,609.

When was 159 Independence Street, Rochester, NY 14611 last sold and what was the last sale price?

159 Independence Street, Rochester, NY 14611 was last sold in 07/26/2018 for $30,500.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 159 Independence Street, Rochester

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/26/2018 $30,500
09/09/2011 $1
11/22/2005 $35,056
       
       
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Title Documents for 159 Independence Street, Rochester

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/26/2018 - D
07/31/2018 - R
Deed
09/09/2011 - D
09/12/2011 - R
Deed
(Quit claim deed)
11/22/2005 - D
11/22/2005 - R
Deed
04/15/2005 - D
07/27/2005 - R
Deed
(Referee`s deed)
07/13/1994 - D
07/14/1994 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 159 Independence Street, Rochester

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Tax year 2025-2026
Property tax $1,609
Market value $99,600
Assessed value $99,600

Assessment History for 159 Independence Street, Rochester

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $99,600 $99,600 16.1547 $1,609 -0.25%
2024 $71,446 $59,300 27.2 $1,613 -10.85%
2023 $64,457 $59,300 30.51 $1,809 -9.33%
2022 $59,300 $59,300 33.65 $1,995 -0.21%
2021 $59,300 $59,300 33.72 $2,000 +14.46%

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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)
Urban Choice Charter School 2 Charter K-8 378 0.28
School 43 Theodore Roosevelt NR Public PK, K-6 475 0.70
School 43 Theodore Roosevelt NR Public PK, K-6 475 0.70
True North Rochester Prep Charter School West Camp 5 Charter K-8 754 0.71
School 44 Lincoln Park NR Public PK, K-6 243 0.74

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Urban Choice Charter School 2 Charter K-8 378 0.28
True North Rochester Prep Charter School West Camp 5 Charter K-8 754 0.71
School 17 Enrico Fermi 2 Public PK, K-8 644 1.27
Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy 2 Public K-8 404 1.31
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,301 1.59

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Rochester Early College International High School 5 Public 9-12 350 1.31
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School 1 Public 9-12 752 1.41
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,301 1.59
Edison Career and Technology High School 1 Public 9-12 1,233 1.78
Rochester Academy Charter School 3 Charter K-12 823 1.78

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Neighbors for 159 Independence Street, Rochester

Here are the neighbors for 159 Independence Street, Rochester.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
165 MC Ardle St, Rochester 1,644 06/29/2001 $63,800
226 MC Kee Rd, Rochester 62,982 05/20/1999 $5,000
161 MC Ardle St, Rochester 1,152 12/27/2004 $48,900
350 Maple St, Rochester 1,726 04/11/2014 $5,700
145 Independence St, Rochester 1,188 01/26/2023 $72,000
150 MC Ardle St, Rochester 1,892 01/19/2022 $105,000
90 King St, Rochester 1,484 06/08/2023 $25,000
287 Allen St, Rochester 1,800 01/20/2023 $75,000
155 MC Ardle St, Rochester 1,452
175 Independence St, Rochester 1,664 08/30/2007 $62,000
277 Allen St, Rochester 798 12/11/2020 $18,000
92-98 King St, Rochester 10/01/2024 $3,250
153 Independence St, Rochester 1,386
162 MC Ardle St, Rochester 2,108 01/10/2013 $155,000
115 Canal St, Rochester
167 Independence St, Rochester 1,080 11/17/2005 $51,001
254 MC Kee Rd, Rochester 1,920
281 Allen St, Rochester 01/20/2023 $5,000
48 King St, Rochester 114,000 08/06/2019 $490,000

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