Welcome to 281 Ellison Street! This rare Rochester city ranch is ready for its next owner, with newer mechanics and so much space! This 4 bed, 3 full bath house has room for a formal dining area next to the living room as you enter. Continuing through the kitchen, which includes granite counters, tiled backsplash, stainless steel electric cooktop/oven, large fridge and microwave, there are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main floor. The basement has a large finished space with a ready second granite kitchen area completed in ‘26 and a 3rd full bath. Great for entertaining! Updates include: new boiler ‘19, new thermopane windows throughout main level in ‘23, newer wall A/C units ‘25 and ‘22 in living room and primary bedroom, glass block windows in basement, old insulation removed in attic and new blown in insulation added ‘23, and complete tear off architectural roof ‘23. Has a ramp accessible front entryway, tons of storage and extra room because of the large basement that also has new spray foam insulation along sill on the unfinished side. Don’t wait! Delayed Negotiations begin Tuesday April 7th at 12pm.
Pending
$149,900
281 Ellison St, Rochester, NY 14609
4beds
1,350sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
4,639.14 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$111/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ramp accessible front entrywayLarge fridge and microwaveGranite countersTiled backsplash
- 16 days |
- 1,973 |
- 126 |
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Listing by:
Coldwell Banker Custom Realty 585-671-1111,
David R Shewan 585-500-4520
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1669732
Originating MLS: Rochester
Originating MLS: RochesterFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Gas, Zoned, Hot Water
Cooling
- Zoned, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Living Room, Country Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, Other, See Remarks, Window Treatments, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies
- Windows: Drapes, Thermal Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,350
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Fence
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 4,639.14 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 116
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 26140010730000030810000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Goodman St Homed Assn
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $111/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $141,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,570
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,826/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Pending sale | $149,900$111/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #R1669732 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900+87.6%$111/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1669732 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2018 | Sold | $79,900+59.8%$59/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2017 | Sold | $50,002-69%$37/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2017 | Sold | $161,500$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $141,300 +88.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $75,000 +33.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2017 | $4,155 | $56,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2015 | $5,302 | $56,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $56,000 -6.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $59,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $59,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $59,700 -0.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $60,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $60,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $60,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $60,000 -3.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $62,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $62,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $62,400 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Homestead Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10School 33 AudubonGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Northwest College Preparatory High SchoolGrades: 7-9Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Rochester
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- New York
- Monroe County
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- Homestead Heights
- 281 Ellison St
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