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278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 - Property report

Also known as: 278 Columbia Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1890

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$20,380

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 Columbia Avenue
ZIP code
14608
County
Monroe
Neighborhood
Genesee-Jefferson
Parcel ID
120.680-3-46

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Sales
Sale date
03/28/2022
Sale price
$20,380
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$1,339
Zoning & Use
Zoning
R-1
Qualified opportunity zone
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1634
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1890
AC
No
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Condition
Normal
Exterior wall
Alum/vinyl
Building style
Old style
Kitchen
1
Basement
Full
Heating
Hot air
Fuel
Gas
First story sq. ft.
Second story sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
40 ft X 100 ft
Acreage
0.09
Frontage
40 ft
Depth
100 ft
Water
Comm/public
Sewer
Comm/public

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
42 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
261400

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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY

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

Sales history for 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/28/2022 $20,380 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
03/26/2013 $1 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX & XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/18/2009 $1 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/09/2024 - R
12/02/2024 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/29/2022 - R
03/28/2022 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX
04/15/2013 - R
03/26/2013 - D		 Deed XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX & XXXXXX
03/05/2009 - R
02/18/2009 - D		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/30/2008 - R
10/28/2008 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
09/25/2008 - D
09/25/2008 - R		 Deed
(Quit claim deed)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
02/05/1998 - R
02/04/1998 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X
03/11/1997 - R
03/06/1997 - D		 Deed XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 Columbia Avenue, 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
$1,339
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$82,900
Land value
$5,000
Building value
$77,900
Assessed value
$82,900

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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 $82,900 $82,900 16.1547 $1,339 +37.15%
2024 $43,253 $35,900 27.2 $976 -10.85%
2023 $39,022 $35,900 30.51 $1,095 -9.33%
2022 $35,900 $35,900 33.65 $1,208 -0.21%
2021 $35,900 $35,900 33.72 $1,211 -8.83%
2020 $40,860 $38,000 34.94 $1,328 -4.61%
2019 $38,776 $38,000 36.63 $1,392 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 278 Columbia Avenue, 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 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford 3 Public PK, K-8 322 0.23
School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford 3 Public PK, K-8 322 0.23
School 2 Clara Barton 1 Public PK, K-6 328 0.27
School 2 Clara Barton 1 Public PK, K-6 328 0.27
School 4 George Mather Forbes 2 Public PK, K-6 276 0.39
School 4 George Mather Forbes 2 Public PK, K-6 276 0.39
Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy 2 Public K-8 404 0.43
School 29 Adlai E Stevenson 1 Public PK, K-6 260 0.65
School 29 Adlai E Stevenson 1 Public PK, K-6 260 0.65
Rochester Academy Charter School 3 Charter K-12 823 0.74
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford 3 Public PK, K-8 322 0.23
Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy 2 Public K-8 404 0.43
Dr. Alice Holloway Young School of Excellence 1 Public 7-8 350 0.72
Rochester Academy Charter School 3 Charter K-12 823 0.74
Anna Murray-Douglass Academy 2 Public PK, K-8 757 1.06
True North Rochester Prep Charter School West Camp 5 Charter K-8 754 1.07
School 17 Enrico Fermi 2 Public PK, K-8 644 1.18
Nativity Preparatory Academy NR Private 5-8 60 1.26
Mary Cariola Children's Center NR Private 0 1.38
Mary Cariola Childrens Center NR Private PK-12 376 1.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rochester Early College International High School 5 Public 9-12 350 0.43
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School 1 Public 9-12 752 0.49
Rochester Academy Charter School 3 Charter K-12 823 0.74
Mary Cariola Children's Center NR Private 0 1.38
Mary Cariola Childrens Center NR Private PK-12 376 1.38
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,301 1.44
School Without Walls 3 Public 9-12 262 1.47
James Monroe High School 1 Public 9-12 681 1.56
School 58 World Of Inquiry School 2 Public PK, K-12 951 2.00
School Of The Arts 4 Public 7-12 1,066 2.21

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Neighbors for 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY

291 Columbia Ave, Rochester 1039 Arnett Blvd, Rochester 1253 Genesee Park Blvd, Rochester 1235 Genesee Park Blvd, Rochester 258 Columbia Ave, Rochester 250-252 Columbia Ave, Rochester 246 Columbia Ave, Rochester 41 Westfield St, Rochester 282 Roxborough Rd, Rochester 1045 Arnett Blvd, Rochester 262 Columbia Ave, Rochester 35 Westfield St, Rochester 1247 Genesee Park Blvd, Rochester 1241 Genesee Park Blvd, Rochester 268 Columbia Ave, Rochester 284 Columbia Ave, Rochester 286 Roxborough Rd, Rochester 274 Columbia Ave, Rochester 276 Roxborough Rd, Rochester 47 Westfield St, Rochester

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY

14604, Monroe County, NY 14605, Monroe County, NY 14606, Monroe County, NY 14607, Monroe County, NY 14609, Monroe County, NY 14610, Monroe County, NY 14611, Monroe County, NY 14613, Monroe County, NY 14614, Monroe County, NY 14615, Monroe County, NY 14616, 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 14623, Monroe County, NY 14626, Monroe County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608?

The development at 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 was built in 1890.

What is the total square footage of 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608?

278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 has a total of 1,634 square feet.

When was 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 was last sold on 03/28/2022 for $20,380.

What is the assessed value of 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608?

278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 is currently assessed at $82,900.

What are the property taxes for 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608?

The property taxes for 278 Columbia Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608 total $1,339.

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