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About this home
Excellent investment opportunity at * * 55 Ridgeway Avenue in Rochester's Maplewood neighborhood! * * This four-unit property features four spacious one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments, offering a total of 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Currently generating * * $3,550 per month in rental income ($42,600 annually) * * , with individual rents of $1,000, $800, $800, and $950. All four units are separately metered, providing an attractive setup for investors looking to manage utility expenses efficiently. The property features a full basement offering additional storage and utility space, along with a generous rear driveway providing convenient off-street parking for tenants which was paved last year. Apartment 4 has a 3 year old bathroom. Conveniently situated near Lake Avenue and Ridgeway Avenue, the property offers easy access to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, public transportation, and major commuter routes. Nearby attractions include Maplewood Park, the historic Maplewood Rose Garden, the Genesee Riverway Trail, Kodak Center, and Seneca Park. Downtown Rochester and surrounding employment centers are also easily accessible. Whether you're expanding an existing portfolio or purchasing your first multifamily investment, 55 Ridgeway Avenue presents an opportunity to acquire a four-unit income-producing property with separate metering, off-street parking, and established rental income.
Maplewood, located between the Genesee River gorge and Lake Avenue, is a residential and park-rich Rochester neighborhood with riverfront trails and a legacy of early 20th-century housing. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Maplewood Park and the Lower Falls overlook, where footpaths, picnic lawns, and the rush of the river set the tempo. Brick colonials and compact cottages line leafy blocks, while the river corridor frames long views and cool shade in summer. Maplewood Park’s historic lodge and broad greenspace shape daily routines around walking loops and casual meetups. Nearby, the Seneca Park Zoo and the Maplewood Rose Garden serve as cultural touchstones tied to the city’s park system. The atmosphere reads grounded and outdoors-oriented, with nature doing most of the talking.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Full basement
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood, laminate, and vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Gas forced-air heating
Exterior features
Rectangular residential lot
City street frontage
Home design
Two stories
Parking
Paved parking
Two or more parking spaces
Construction
Composite siding
Utilities
Connected to public water
Connected sewer
Financial info
Four units
Five separate gas meters
Five separate electric meters
Owner pays water
Rent includes water
Electricity and solar
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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
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 96° 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
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Rochester. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 55 Ridgeway Ave
$300,282
$382 over list price of $300K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $170K to $370K.