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    • Price increase: $20K (7/22)
    $489,900

    198 Penfield Rd, Rochester, NY 14610

    3beds
    2,341sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    0.78 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $209/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Oak trimNumerous built-in bookcasesLeaded glass interior windowsWide dentil moldingsBeautiful quartersawn oak floorsOak doorsWine cellar closet
    This HOME IS AVAILABLE - 1st Come 1st Served! * Architecturally & Historically Significant, This Home Was Designed by Architect Arthur B Headley For His Sister, Mrs R. T French (French's Mustard). * The Home Was Designed & Built Around One of A Pair of 14th Century Carved English Fireplaces That Mrs. French Purchased And Brought Home in the 1920s. * (The Other Fireplace Is In The Heritage Room at Oak Hill CC). * This Wonderful Home Exudes Charm & Character In a Mixture Of Arts & Crafts, & Classical Styles. * Features Include Beautiful Quartersawn Oak Floors, Numerous Built-in Bookcases, Oak Trim, Wide Dentil Moldings, Oak Doors, Leaded Glass Interior Windows, Etc. * The Prominent Feature Of The Living Room, Besides The 6' High Carved Fireplace, Is The Open 2-Story Ceiling With Wrap-Around 2nd Floor Library. * The New Kitchen was Renovated in 2019, and Features a Sliding Glass French Door To A Back Staircase That Leads To A Private 2nd Floor Bedroom Suite With Private Full Bathroom. * (The Bedroom Can Also Be Reached Through A Closet Door In Another 2nd Floor Bedroom). * The Basement Is Partially Finished With Flooring, Cabinetry, Laundry & A Half Bath. * There Is Also A Wine Cellar Closet. * Two New Full Baths Were Renovated In 2019. * Steps From The Kitchen In The Rear Is A Large Entry/Mudhall/Breezeway With Entry Doors From The Driveway & Garage, and Doors To The Private Rear Deck As Well. * There Is An Additional Cozy Covered Patio Next To The Main Side Door Entrance. * The Spacious 3 Car Masonry Garage Is Also Great Workshop Space. * Other Updates Include: Windows 2015, Roof 2024, Water Heater 2024. The Fabulous .78 Acre Yard Is Loaded With Flowering Gardens, Birdbath, Water Fountain Pond & Garden Shed. * There Are Front & Rear Driveways With Entrances From Penfield Rd & Cheswell Way (BETTER TO Use The Cheswell Way Entrance - Park On Street & Walk Through Gate).
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    RE/MAX Realty Group 585-248-0250,

    Steven W. Ward 585-703-9400

    Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1698741MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Rochester

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Gas, Hot Water
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, French Door(s)/Atrium Door(s), Separate/Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Great Room, Hot Tub/Spa, Library, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Natural Woodwork, Bath in Primary Bedroom
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
      • Windows: Leaded Glass, Thermal Windows
      • Basement: Full,Partially Finished
      • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,341
      • Total interior livable area: 2,341 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Workshop in Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Other
      • Attached garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Private Yard, See Remarks
      • Has spa: Yes
      • Spa features: Hot Tub
      • Fencing: Full
      Lot
      • Size: 0.78 Acres
      • Dimensions: 100 x 267
      • Features: Irregular Lot, Residential Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
      • Parcel number: 2620001222000002019000
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial,Craftsman,Tudor
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stucco, Copper Plumbing
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Architectural,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • Year built: 1923

      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
      • Security: Radon Mitigation System
      Location
      • Region: Rochester

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $209/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $247,700
      • Annual tax amount: $12,096
      • Date on market: 7/15/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 49 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/20/2026Pending sale$489,900$209/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #R1698741 Report a problem
        7/22/2026Price change$489,900+4.3%$209/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #R1698741 Report a problem
        7/15/2026Listed for sale$469,900+119.6%$201/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #R1698741 Report a problem
        12/31/2013Sold$214,000$91/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #R232289 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $247,700
        2024-- $247,700
        2023-- $247,700
        2022-- $247,700
        2021-- $247,700
        2020-- $247,700
        2018-- $247,700 +15.7%
        2017$5,382 $214,000
        2016-- $214,000
        2015-- $214,000
        2014-- $214,000
        2013-- $214,000
        2012-- $214,000
        2011-- $214,000
        2010-- $214,000
        2009-- $214,000 +21.5%
        2007-- $176,100
        2006-- $176,100
        2005-- $176,100
        2004-- $176,100
        2003-- $176,100
        2002-- $176,100 -0.5%
        2001-- $177,000
        2000-- $177,000
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 14610

        Getting around

        27 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        25 / 100
        Some Transit
        40 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Indian Landing Elementary
        • Middle: Bay Trail Middle
        • High: Penfield Senior High
        • District: Penfield

        Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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