Find the perfect blend of historic charm & modern amenities in this remarkable 3 BR, 1.5 bath stunner located just steps from Park Ave and its trendy restaurants & shops! Meticulously maintained & well-loved home that the current owners have further enhanced w/ nearly $50k in improvements including a renovated 1st flr powder rm, central air (2018), a new driveway (2021), a new garage roof (2020), a re-surfaced deck w/ privacy wall (2020), new fence (2021), new rear brick walkway (2020) & extensive low-maintenance landscaping w/ drip irrigation. The result is a magnificent park-like yard! The inside is filled w/ period details including crown moldings, built-ins, hardwood floors, original light fixtures & more. The layout is fabulous w/ 2 relaxing living spaces, large dining room, 1st flr office & modern eat-in kitchen, 2 fireplaces, plus 3 bdrms, 1 w/ walk-in closet & 1 w/ access to sleeping porch, updated baths & full basement w/ laundry area & plenty more storage. Updated mechanics, and 1-car detached garage. Quaint “Little Library” adds to the appeal and charisma of this home! Showings begin Thursday, 10/19 at 2:00 pm. Please submit all offers by Tuesday, 10/24 at 3:00 pm.
This is a great three bedroom one and a half bath home located just steps from Park Ave. It is the original farmhouse for the area, Rowley St didn't exist then, and it has been updated many times. It features a 90% efficient furnace, a 150 amp electric panel, and a Rochester Tile roof, installed in 1901 and maintained ever since. Come see it, this house won't last, first showing Friday july 21 from 2 to 4 PM.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,282
$17,700 + $265,100
$282,800
2025
$2,282 (−10.5%)
$17,700 + $265,100
$282,800
2024
$2,551 (+12.5%)
$17,700 + $265,100
$282,800
2023
$2,267 (+0.3%)
$14,000 + $184,000
$198,000
2022
$2,259 (−2.0%)
$14,000 + $184,000
$198,000
2021
$2,306
$14,000 + $184,000
$198,000
2020
$2,306 (+11.0%)
$14,000 + $184,000
$198,000
2019
$2,078 (−58.3%)
$14,000 + $146,000
$160,000
2018
$4,982 (+361.9%)
$14,000 + $146,000
$160,000
2017
$1,079 (+2.0%)
$14,000 + $146,000
$160,000
2016
$1,057 (−42.2%)
$14,000 + $146,000
$160,000
2015
$1,830 (−1.9%)
$14,000 + $146,000
$160,000
2014
$1,865
$14,000 + $141,000
$155,000
Tax history for 188 Meigs St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,282
$17,700 + $265,100
$282,800
2025
$2,282 (−10.5%)
$17,700 + $265,100
$282,800
2024
$2,551 (+12.5%)
$17,700 + $265,100
$282,800
2023
$2,267 (+0.3%)
$14,000 + $184,000
$198,000
2022
$2,259 (−2.0%)
$14,000 + $184,000
$198,000
2021
$2,306
$14,000 + $184,000
$198,000
2020
$2,306 (+11.0%)
$14,000 + $184,000
$198,000
2019
$2,078 (−58.3%)
$14,000 + $146,000
$160,000
2018
$4,982 (+361.9%)
$14,000 + $146,000
$160,000
2017
$1,079 (+2.0%)
$14,000 + $146,000
$160,000
2016
$1,057 (−42.2%)
$14,000 + $146,000
$160,000
2015
$1,830 (−1.9%)
$14,000 + $146,000
$160,000
2014
$1,865
$14,000 + $141,000
$155,000
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
63 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
9,435 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,460
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
261400A12142000020550000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-2
Medium-Density Residential District
The R-2 Medium-Density Residential District provides a mix of housing choices. The inclusion of single-family residential, two-family residential and multifamily residential provides a diversity of housing choices while the bulk and density regulations maintain the lower-density scale of the neighborhoods. These residential areas are located proximate to neighborhood-scale shopping and service opportunities. The district requirements are intended to preserve, promote and protect a quality of urban residential living characterized by unobstructed front yards, pedestrian-scale streetscapes and buildings scaled and designed to be compatible with the neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Office
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Room Types: Laundry, Living Room, Den
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Laundry Information
Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Range, Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Interior Features
Window Features: Drapes, Thermal Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
Other Features: Breakfast Bar, Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Separate/Formal Living Room, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments, Programmable Thermostat
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Slate, Tile
Construction Details: Brick, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck, Fence
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Partial
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions: 63X150
Lot Features: Residential Lot
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Property Information
Foundation Details: Stone
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $198,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,564
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Gas, Forced Air
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,460
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,435 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Monroe County
APN: 261400A12142000020550000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
School 23 Francis Parker
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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School Of The Arts
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
James Monroe High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
1/10
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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 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Rochester, NY • 14607
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In this area, properties receive around 9.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$312,000 – $377,000
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