This HOME IS AVAILABLE - 1st Come 1st Served! * Architecturally & Historically Significant, This Home Was Designed by Architect Arthur B Headley For His Sister, Mrs R. T French (French's Mustard). * The Home Was Designed & Built Around One of A Pair of 14th Century Carved English Fireplaces That Mrs. French Purchased And Brought Home in the 1920s. * (The Other Fireplace Is In The Heritage Room at Oak Hill CC). * This Wonderful Home Exudes Charm & Character In a Mixture Of Arts & Crafts, & Classical Styles. * Features Include Beautiful Quartersawn Oak Floors, Numerous Built-in Bookcases, Oak Trim, Wide Dentil Moldings, Oak Doors, Leaded Glass Interior Windows, Etc. * The Prominent Feature Of The Living Room, Besides The 6' High Carved Fireplace, Is The Open 2-Story Ceiling With Wrap-Around 2nd Floor Library. * The New Kitchen was Renovated in 2019, and Features a Sliding Glass French Door To A Back Staircase That Leads To A Private 2nd Floor Bedroom Suite With Private Full Bathroom. * (The Bedroom Can Also Be Reached Through A Closet Door In Another 2nd Floor Bedroom). * The Basement Is Partially Finished With Flooring, Cabinetry, Laundry & A Half Bath. * There Is Also A Wine Cellar Closet. * Two New Full Baths Were Renovated In 2019. * Steps From The Kitchen In The Rear Is A Large Entry/Mudhall/Breezeway With Entry Doors From The Driveway & Garage, and Doors To The Private Rear Deck As Well. * There Is An Additional Cozy Covered Patio Next To The Main Side Door Entrance. * The Spacious 3 Car Masonry Garage Is Also Great Workshop Space. * Other Updates Include: Windows 2015, Roof 2024, Water Heater 2024. The Fabulous . 78 Acre Yard Is Loaded With Flowering Gardens, Birdbath, Water Fountain Pond & Garden Shed. * There Are Front & Rear Driveways With Entrances From Penfield Rd & Cheswell Way (BETTER TO Use The Cheswell Way Entrance - Park On Street & Walk Through Gate).
Truly remarkable, one of a kind lising, just minutes from everything the area has to offer! Spectacular craftsmanship and pre-war period details throughout! Oversized formal living & dining rooms. Gorgeous hardwood floors & fabulous moldings. A truly spectacular wood burning fireplace, so special that it was replicated and installed at Oak Hill CC! Three sided 2nd floor balcony overlook to living room. Gorgeous grounds with driveway to two streets. One entrance on Penfield Road, another entrance on Cheswell Way. Must see historical home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,098
$38,400 + $209,300
$247,700
2025
$12,098 (+1.6%)
$38,400 + $209,300
$247,700
2024
$11,912 (+2.2%)
$38,400 + $209,300
$247,700
2023
$11,660 (+12.2%)
$38,400 + $209,300
$247,700
2022
$10,397 (+0.1%)
$38,400 + $209,300
$247,700
2021
$10,383 (+8.7%)
$38,400 + $209,300
$247,700
2020
$9,547 (−1.2%)
$38,400 + $209,300
$247,700
2019
$9,660 (−0.7%)
$38,400 + $209,300
$247,700
2018
$9,724 (+1.3%)
$38,400 + $209,300
$247,700
2017
$9,600 (+5.1%)
$38,400 + $209,300
$247,700
2016
$9,132 (+1.0%)
$54,700 + $159,300
$214,000
2015
$9,041 (+3.4%)
$54,700 + $159,300
$214,000
2014
$8,747
$54,700 + $159,300
$214,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
267 ft.
Lot size
0.78 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,341
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,341
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
262000A1222000002019000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Climate risks
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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Historical weather
Rochester, NY • 14610
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24
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 198 Penfield Rd
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