Welcome to 253 Rosedale Street, a beautiful “Painted Lady” duplex nestled in Rochester’s desirable Swillburg neighborhood! Offering over 2,300 sq. ft. , this charming property blends classic character with thoughtful updates and makes an excellent investment or owner-occupant opportunity. Freshly painted throughout with gleaming hardwood floors, a newer roof and gutters, and a high-efficiency furnace, the home is move-in ready while retaining all the warmth and character you’d expect from a classic city property. Each apartment enjoys its own separate driveway, while rent includes all utilities. The spacious first-floor unit features a fantastic front porch along with a private deck and yard—perfect for outdoor living. The upper unit offers its own private covered porch plus attic access for additional storage. A communal laundry area is conveniently located in the basement. With generous living space, beautiful original details, inviting outdoor areas, and a prime Swillburg location, 253 Rosedale St. is a standout two-family property you won’t want to miss! ----- DELAYED SHOWINGS BEGIN Friday 9/18/26 DELAYED NEGOTIATIONS BEGIN WEDNESDAY 9/23/26 AT Noon ----- Showing times will be: Friday 4-6PM Saturday 12-2PM Sunday 12-2PM Monday 4-6PM Tuesday 4-6PM
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
4,740 sq ftLot Size
$86Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listing by Philip Kovach• Coldwell Banker Custom Realty
Upper Monroe, located between Goodman Street and Culver Road, is a residential and commercial Rochester neighborhood with early-20th-century homes and a walkable main-street strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Monroe Avenue near the Culver Road intersection, where coffee counters, small restaurants, and storefront services keep the sidewalks active. Landmark Society of Western New York anchors local preservation culture in a stately East Avenue setting. Cobbs Hill Park frames the area with wooded trails and skyline views from the reservoir. Side streets feature porches, brick and clapboard facades, and compact lots that keep blocks intimate. Independent shops and corner eateries along Monroe Avenue give daily errands a street-level rhythm.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Fireplace (1)
Hardwood and tile flooring; varied flooring throughout
Bedrooms
Two 2-bedroom units (one unit described with 2 bedrooms)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms total (each unit with a full bath)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Oven/Range
Refrigerator
Porch (listed with unit features)
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Varies
Heating & cooling
Gas forced-air heating
Exterior features
Rectangular residential lot
City street frontage
Porch (unit feature)
Home design
Two-story building
Residential 2-unit zoning
Resale property
Parking
Two or more off-street parking spaces
Construction
Wood siding construction
Existing structure
Utilities
Public water (connected)
Sewer connected
Financial info
Owner currently pays all utilities, grounds care, and snow removal
Operating expenses may include fuel, insurance, utilities, and water/sewer
One unit shown leased (rent $1,550, lease expires July 31, 2027)
Electricity and solar
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Revised as of December 16, 2018. Deal fell thru. .. back on market! All offers considered on Tuesday at 10am. WOW! Popular Cobb's Hill Park Neighborhood! Charm & Character throughout! This is currently zoned a MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION - SELLER WANTS TO SELL! Currently 2-family but can easily be used or converted to a single family. Newer: Roof, Furnace, Exterior Paint, Windows, Glass Block in basement, Updated Kitchen and Bath. Fantastic front porch with upper and lower porches out back. Great yard, Off Street Parking, Shed and Fully Fenced Yard! Call for your Private Showing.
UNYREIS #R1149295
Jan 30, 2019
Sold
$207,000
$89/sq ft
Dec 23, 2018
Pending
—
Dec 16, 2018
Relisted
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Dec 14, 2018
Pending
—
Dec 10, 2018
Price Changed
$200,000
$86/sq ft
Nov 29, 2018
Price Changed
$210,000
$91/sq ft
Nov 5, 2018
Price Changed
$219,900
$95/sq ft
Oct 10, 2018
Price Changed
$224,900
$97/sq ft
Sep 20, 2018
Listed
$250,000
$108/sq ft
Revised as of December 16, 2018. Deal fell thru. .. back on market! All offers considered on Tuesday at 10am. .. .. MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION - SELLER WANTS TO SELL! WOW! Popular Cobb's Hill Park Neighborhood! Owner occupied double. Charm & Character throughout! Newer: Roof, Furnace, Exterior Paint, Windows, Glass Block in basement, Updated Kitchen and Bath. Fantastic front porch with upper and lower porches out back. Great yard, Off Street Parking, Shed and Fully Fenced Yard! Fantastic Owner Occupy or Investment. Call for your Private Showing.
UNYREIS #R927516
Feb 5, 2010
Sold
$165,000
$71/sq ft
Oct 21, 2009
Listed
$169,900
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 24, 2001
Sold
$112,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,655
$14,600 + $295,400
$310,000
2025
$2,655 (−5.3%)
$14,600 + $295,400
$310,000
2024
$2,803 (+15.2%)
$14,600 + $295,400
$310,000
2023
$2,434 (−3.0%)
$11,000 + $196,000
$207,000
2022
$2,508 (−1.0%)
$11,000 + $196,000
$207,000
2021
$2,534
$11,000 + $196,000
$207,000
2020
$2,534 (+12.9%)
$11,000 + $196,000
$207,000
2019
$2,245 (−45.0%)
$11,000 + $159,000
$170,000
2018
$4,081 (+83.8%)
$11,000 + $159,000
$170,000
2017
$2,220 (+1.2%)
$11,000 + $159,000
$170,000
2016
$2,194 (−0.6%)
$11,000 + $159,000
$170,000
2015
$2,207 (+1.1%)
$11,000 + $159,000
$170,000
2014
$2,184
$11,000 + $154,000
$165,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
40 ft.
Lot depth
119 ft.
Lot size
4,740 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,320
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,320
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Monroe County
APN
261400A12176000010780000000
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
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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Rochester, NY • 14620
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Sun exposure
74/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
3.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 253 Rosedale St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $245,000 and $385,000.
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