Completely renovated and truly move-in ready, this thoughtfully updated home delivers modern comfort, functional design, and peace of mind. The brand-new kitchen features new cabinetry, modern finishes, and new appliances, offering an efficient layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Bathroom has been fully renovated with contemporary fixtures, and an additional powder room adds everyday convenience.
Updated bedrooms feature fresh finishes, new carpet, and improved lighting, contributing to a smooth, natural flow throughout the home. New vinyl flooring has been installed in the foyer, kitchen, and main circulation areas leading to the bedrooms, offering durability, easy maintenance, and a clean, modern look in the home’s highest-traffic spaces. The refreshed basement provides clean, versatile space suitable for storage, recreation, a home gym, or future finishing potential. Step outside to a newly updated deck, perfect for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.
Major system upgrades include a new electrical box and smart meter supporting modern demands, along with a security system for added safety and confidence. This home offers a turnkey opportunity with reduced near-term maintenance, appealing to buyers seeking quality, reliability, and long-term value.
Active
$169,900
797 Seward St, Rochester, NY 14611
3beds
1,336sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,580.63 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$127/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finishesContemporary fixturesFresh finishesAdditional powder roomNew carpetNew cabinetryImproved lighting
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 31, 2025 at 05:03pm
Listing by:
Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester 585-362-8900,
Omar B. Mbowe 585-635-7384
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1654942
Originating MLS: Rochester
Originating MLS: RochesterTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Stove, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Storage, Solid Surface Counters, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,336
- Total interior livable area: 1,336 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, No Driveway
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fence, Porch
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,580.63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 102
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 26140013527000030270000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic/Antique,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Not Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System Owned
- Subdivision: M Higgins
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $127/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $83,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,741
- Date on market: 12/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $169,900+319.5%$127/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #R1654942 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $40,500$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $83,000 +107.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $40,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $40,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: Genesee - Jefferson
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10School 19 Dr Charles T LunsfordGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Rochester Early College International High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Dr Walter Cooper AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 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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