172 Hemingway Dr, Rochester, NY 14620
What's special
Transparent pricing... Amazing Value-Like NEW! This is the Mid-Century Modern dream home you’ve been waiting for, with over $200,000 in updates, phenomenal open living, and impeccable design that would impress Frank Lloyd Wright! Truly not a single thing to do but enjoy this marvelously renovated home, thoughtfully updated while staying true to its Mid-Century Modern roots. Prepare to be impressed by the grand foyer, highlighted by a sleek front door, stone floors, and a grasscloth wallpaper accent wall. The phenomenal open concept begins with a light-filled white designer kitchen featuring high-end Wolf soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, Silestone quartz countertops, and a walk-in pantry area! The dining room is surrounded by a wall of windows and features stunning COREtec flooring, flowing seamlessly into the spacious living room with a signature corner fireplace, gorgeous tile hearth and a custom wood accent wall This home features four spacious bedrooms and two completely updated bathrooms, including a stylish primary suite with a walk-in shower and teak cabinetry! The family bathroom features a large soaking tub! The fourth bedroom showcases stunning natural woodwork and also makes an exceptional executive home office. An extremely rare setting on nearly half an acre perfectly complements the Mid-Century Modern design, with exquisite landscaping, an expansive patio overlooking the heated pool and deck, and a sprawling yard surrounded by scenic gardens and a mature tree backdrop! Plus walking distance to the Brighton Library, Twelve Corners / Farmers Market, Highland Park, Cobbs Hill Park and minutes to Downtown Rochester & Hospitals. Extensive updates include: All windows, entire HVAC system, kitchen, two bathrooms, COREtec flooring, lighting, front door, garage door & lift, generator, hot water heater with a tandem chimney liner, upgraded electrical with surge protection, interior and exterior paint, landscaping and gardens, pool, patio and deck, gutters, driveway, window treatments, chimney and foundation repointing and more! Basically an all-new house with timeless Mid-Century Modern character!
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Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Howard Hanna 585-473-1320,
Richard J. Testa 585-739-3521,
Robert Testa 585-739-1693,
Howard Hanna
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Accessible Utilities or Laundry, Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Cedar Closet(s), Den, Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Quartz Counters, Natural Woodwork, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,600
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Low Threshold Shower, No Stairs, Accessible Doors, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck, Fence, Pool, Patio, Private Yard, See Remarks
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 91 x 223
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 2620001360800002039000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing, PEX Plumbing
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Trails/Paths
- Security: Security System Leased
- Subdivision: Elmwood Heights
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $250/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $156,500
- Annual tax amount: $7,909
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Pending sale | $399,900$250/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Contingent | $399,900$250/sqft |
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| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $399,900+110.5%$250/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2020 | Sold | $190,000$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2020 | Price change | $190,000+15.2%$119/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2020 | Pending sale | $165,000$103/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $165,000$103/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $156,500 |
| 2024 | -- | $156,500 |
| 2023 | -- | $156,500 |
| 2022 | -- | $156,500 +6.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $146,700 |
| 2020 | -- | $146,700 |
| 2018 | -- | $146,700 +21.2% |
| 2017 | $162 | $121,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $121,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $121,000 +25.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $96,200 +27.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $75,200 |
| 2000 | -- | $75,200 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$2,680/mo
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