Don’t miss your chance to buy this absolute gem at a fantastic price – you won’t find another one like it! A little paint and some sweat equity will make it shine. This VINYL sided RANCH has so much to offer! A HEATED THREE CAR GARAGE – with automatic doors and separate electric. Inside you’ll find a fantastic kitchen with recessed lights and built-in beverage/wine fridge; a massive living room with wood beams, built-in bookshelves and fireplace; three generous-sized bedrooms; huge bathroom with enough space for a double vanity and currently featuring a jetted tub/shower; and a bonus room - perfect for relaxing. Other features include original hardwood floors and vinyl replacement windows. The house sits on nearly a third of an acre – with a fully fenced backyard. DEAD END STREET. * Amazing * opportunity for an investor or owner occupant! Please note: property does need work, and will sell as-is. No delayed negotiations.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$83Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listing by Amber McGuckin• Carriage House Realty by Nick
CORNER lot RANCH. .. with amazing 3 car garage. Bank owned- Opportunity is knocking. .. .. partially fenced yard, family room, more. .. come see this property for yourself. .. not a drive-by!
UNYREIS #R185161
Jan 28, 2013
Sold
$63,500
$43/sq ft
Jun 4, 2012
Listed
$65,900
$45/sq ft
One floor living, . 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Kitchen appliances, ceramic tile floor, carpeting, wall incert wine cooler. CENTRAL AIR, furnace and roof in good condition, woodburning fireplace. All newer windows. Fenced backyard with patio, 2 decks and shed. 3 CAR GARAGE. On a dead end street. NOT A DRIVEBY!
Public Records
Aug 12, 1994
Sold
$70,000
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,222
$12,200 + $114,300
$126,500
2025
$1,222 (+1.4%)
$12,200 + $114,300
$126,500
2024
$1,205 (+34.4%)
$12,200 + $114,300
$126,500
2023
$897 (+0.7%)
$6,100 + $67,400
$73,500
2022
$891 (−2.0%)
$6,100 + $67,400
$73,500
2021
$909
$6,100 + $67,400
$73,500
2020
$909 (+4.4%)
$6,100 + $67,400
$73,500
2019
$871 (+3.1%)
$6,100 + $57,400
$63,500
2017
$844 (−0.1%)
$6,100 + $57,400
$63,500
2016
$846 (−5.7%)
$6,100 + $57,400
$63,500
2015
$897 (+2.9%)
$6,100 + $57,400
$63,500
2014
$872
$6,100 + $56,900
$63,000
Tax history for 156 Merlin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,222
$12,200 + $114,300
$126,500
2025
$1,222 (+1.4%)
$12,200 + $114,300
$126,500
2024
$1,205 (+34.4%)
$12,200 + $114,300
$126,500
2023
$897 (+0.7%)
$6,100 + $67,400
$73,500
2022
$891 (−2.0%)
$6,100 + $67,400
$73,500
2021
$909
$6,100 + $67,400
$73,500
2020
$909 (+4.4%)
$6,100 + $67,400
$73,500
2019
$871 (+3.1%)
$6,100 + $57,400
$63,500
2017
$844 (−0.1%)
$6,100 + $57,400
$63,500
2016
$846 (−5.7%)
$6,100 + $57,400
$63,500
2015
$897 (+2.9%)
$6,100 + $57,400
$63,500
2014
$872
$6,100 + $56,900
$63,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
102 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,480
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
261400A10524000020200000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-1
Low-Density Residential District
The R-1 Low-Density Residential District is intended to maintain residential areas at relatively low densities. The R-1 District is a distinct urban area that is characterized predominantly by owner-occupied, single-family detached and attached homes but often contains a diverse mix of other preexisting higher-density residential uses. Each R-1 neighborhood is unique in character, composition and scale. The district requirements are intended to preserve and promote neighborhoods characterized by unobstructed front yards and pedestrian-scale streetscapes and to protect against undesirable uses and residential conversions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Office
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking
Features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Room Types: Bedroom, Sunroom, Florida Room
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Equipment
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
Other Features: Other, See Remarks, Bedroom on Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Brick, Composite Siding, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.3091
Lot Size Acres: 0.3091
Lot Size Dimensions: 102X132
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Residential Lot
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $73,500
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,436
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Gas, Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,480
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Monroe County
APN: 261400A10524000020200000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
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Schools
Ida B Wells-Barnett Elementary School 34
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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School 58 World Of Inquiry School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
2/10
Rochester Early College International High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$118,000 – $142,000
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