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Buying a home in Rochester, NY
Rochester is the heart of the region, built along the Genesee River with neighborhoods that each have their own character, from the South Wedge and Park Avenue to Browncroft, Maplewood, the 19th Ward and the Highland Park area.
Homes you'll find
- Many city homes were built in the early 1900s: colonials, foursquares, Victorians and brick homes with front porches and original woodwork.
- Two-family homes (doubles) are common in several neighborhoods, which some buyers use to live in one unit and rent the other.
- Condos and lofts are available downtown and in a few neighborhoods close to the center city.
Around Rochester
- High Falls and the Genesee Riverway Trail
- The Rochester Public Market
- Highland Park and the Lilac Festival each May
- Seneca Park Zoo and the Strong National Museum of Play
- Festivals, theaters and restaurants downtown and along Park and Monroe Avenues
Getting around
City streets connect easily to I-490, I-590 and Route 104, and many neighborhoods are on bus routes run by the Regional Transit Service.
Tips for buying in Rochester
- Older homes deserve a careful inspection: roof, furnace, electrical, plumbing and the basement.
- Homes built before 1978 come with a federal lead-based paint disclosure. Ask questions and read it carefully.
- Look at the yearly tax bill on every listing and add it to your monthly estimate. City and town tax bills are calculated differently.
New to buying? Start with our first-time buyer guide, read why the tax bill matters, or grab the free Home Folder Checklist.
This page describes places and housing, not the people who live there. Summerrain Realty Group serves every buyer and seller equally under fair housing law. Details change; verify taxes, flood zones and property facts for any home you consider.