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257 Congress Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611 Property Information

257 Congress Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester
Zip code 14611
County Monroe
Municipality Rochester
Neighborhood 19th Ward
Parcel ID 135.410-2-56

Sales & Tax Overview for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester

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Sale date 06/22/2012
Sale price $72,500
Arm's length
Current property tax $1,877

Lot & Building Information for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester

Building sqft 1,225
Building class One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Acreage 0.13
Lot dimensions 40 ft X 140 ft
Frontage 40
Depth 140
Year built 1930
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Kitchen 1
Water supply Comm/public
Sewer type Comm/public
Building style Old style
Condition Good
Basement type Full
Exterior wall material Alum/vinyl
Heat Hot air
Fuel Gas
First story sqft
Second story sqft
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School district Rochester

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Other Property Data for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester

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About 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611?

257 Congress Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,225 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $130,500, the tax amount paid for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611 is $2,108.

When was 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611 last sold?

257 Congress Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611 was last sold in 07/20/2022.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/22/2012 $72,500
09/16/2011 $24,100
09/06/2011 $1
       
       
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Title Documents for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/26/2022 - R
07/20/2022 - D
Deed
(Quit claim deed)
06/22/2012 - D
06/22/2012 - R
Deed
09/16/2011 - D
09/16/2011 - R
Deed
09/06/2011 - D
09/06/2011 - R
Deed
06/10/2011 - R
06/09/2011 - D
Deed
(Bargain and sale deed)
10/19/2009 - R
10/06/2009 - D
Deed
(Referee`s deed)
09/29/2005 - R
09/02/2005 - D
Deed
10/06/1999 - R
10/05/1999 - D
Deed
06/29/1995 - D
06/29/1995 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester

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Tax year 2025-2026
Base tax $2,108
Current property tax $1,877
Market value $130,500
Assessed value $130,500

Assessment History for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 Congress 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 $130,500 $130,500 16.1547 $2,108 -7.73%
2024 $101,205 $84,000 27.2 $2,285 -10.85%
2023 $91,304 $84,000 30.51 $2,563 -9.33%
2022 $84,000 $84,000 33.65 $2,827 -0.21%
2021 $84,000 $84,000 33.72 $2,832 +24.72%

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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)
Dr Walter Cooper Academy 1 Public PK, K-6 336 0.12
Dr Walter Cooper Academy 1 Public PK, K-6 336 0.12
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,301 0.46
Rochester Academy Charter School 3 Charter K-12 823 0.48
School 16 John Walton Spencer 2 Public PK, K-6 378 0.80

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,301 0.46
Rochester Academy Charter School 3 Charter K-12 823 0.48
School 19 Dr Charles T Lunsford 3 Public PK, K-8 322 1.12
True North Rochester Prep Charter School West Camp 5 Charter K-8 754 1.25
Joseph C Wilson Foundation Academy 2 Public K-8 404 1.25

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,301 0.46
Rochester Academy Charter School 3 Charter K-12 823 0.48
Joseph C Wilson Magnet High School 1 Public 9-12 752 0.85
Rochester Early College International High School 5 Public 9-12 350 1.25
Mary Cariola Children's Center NR Private 0 1.64

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Neighbors for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester

Here are the neighbors for 257 Congress Avenue, Rochester.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
225 Spruce Ave, Rochester 1,248 04/30/1997 $62,500
287 Congress Ave, Rochester 3,952 10/08/2020 $132,000
249 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,182 05/17/2000 $38,500
277 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,848 05/09/2022 $90,000
274 Spruce Ave, Rochester 1,333 09/03/2019 $129,000
215 Spruce Ave, Rochester 1,444 02/25/2021 $113,999
219 Spruce Ave, Rochester 1,317 01/29/2024 $155,000
248 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,222 07/22/2016 $36,200
266 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,265 02/24/2025 $200,000
262 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,296 02/27/2014 $1
281 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,698
233 Spruce Ave, Rochester 1,517 12/05/2012 $55,000
253 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,386 03/28/1994 $59,500
288 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,920 03/29/2021 $85,000
246 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,234
245 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,494 11/25/2002 $1
256 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,256 02/02/2004 $54,000
265 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,201 12/27/2010 $70,000
271 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,248 12/08/2022 $50,000
240 Congress Ave, Rochester 1,248 05/21/2007 $64,000

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