The Jewel of Park Avenue has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated and is now available! This stunning two-family home—long admired for its charm—welcomes you with an inviting front porch and sits on a rare double lot offering ample parking, gardens, and outdoor living space, all supported by an easy-to-use irrigation system for the front lawn and the low-maintenance rear turf lawn which is ideal for kids & pets to play! Inside the front owner’s unit, you’ll find exceptional original woodwork, gleaming hardwood floors, and new carpet throughout. Oversized windows in the front living room provide beautiful views of Park Avenue. The spacious dining room is ideal for entertaining, while the updated eat-in kitchen features granite countertops, high-end appliances, abundant storage, and gorgeous natural stone flooring! A recently renovated half bath completes the main level. Upstairs, the second floor offers three bedrooms, including two with ensuite baths. One of the ensuite baths has been fully remodeled with today's gorgeous finishes! Plus, an additional full bath in the hallway serves the primary bedroom and has recently had a makeover too! The third floor provides flexible space—perfect for a fourth bedroom, home office, or studio—along with generous storage. The rear unit is a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment, currently tenant-occupied through 12/31 at $1,250/month, offering income potential or future expansion into the main home. Additional highlights include a detached two-car garage and beautifully landscaped grounds with perennial gardens, patio, and gazebo. Ideally located across from a park and within walking distance to shops, cafés, and restaurants. This one is a Gem! Delayed Negotiations on 5/5 @12noon.
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$699,900
517 Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
5beds
3,723sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Recently renovated half bathLow-maintenance rear turf lawnAmple parkingDetached two-car garageExceptional original woodworkEasy-to-use irrigation systemHigh-end appliances
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Listing by:
RE/MAX Realty Group 585-248-0250,
Amy L. Petrone 585-218-6850
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1668653
Originating MLS: Rochester
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Guest Accommodations, Granite Counters, Home Office, Pantry, See Remarks, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments, Convertible Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
- Windows: Drapes, Leaded Glass
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,723
- Total interior livable area: 3,723 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Driveway, Other
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 95 x 137
- Features: Historic District, Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 26140012152000010170000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Architectural,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: M A Culver
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $704,300
- Annual tax amount: $15,138
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900+32.4%$188/sqft |
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| 6/15/2020 | Sold | $528,750-0.2%$142/sqft |
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| 3/12/2020 | Pending sale | $529,900$142/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Rochester Main Office #R1253583 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $529,900+217.3%$142/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna #R1253583 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2019 | Listing removed | $900 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2019 | Listed for rent | $900 |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/1995 | Sold | $167,000$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $704,300 +127.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $310,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $310,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $310,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $310,000 +4.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $296,000 |
| 2017 | $10,194 | $296,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $296,000 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $6,389 | $275,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $275,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $275,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $275,000 +3.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $266,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $266,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $266,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $266,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $266,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $266,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $266,000 +67% |
| 2003 | -- | $159,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $159,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $159,300 |
| 2000 | -- | $159,300 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Park Avenue
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10School 23 Francis ParkerGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10School Of The ArtsGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10James Monroe High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Rochester
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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- New York
- Monroe County
- Rochester
- 14607
- Park Avenue
- 517 Park Ave







