This home blends classic character with thoughtful, energy-efficient upgrades—including GEOTHERMAL heating & cooling designed to keep utility costs impressively low & providing year-round comfort. With major efficiency improvements already completed, this 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home offers the perfect combination of historic charm, smart living, & long-term value. This spacious property offers flexibility & comfort including a renovated upstairs bathroom (2025) with excellent water pressure & storage. When you step inside, you’ll appreciate the grand entryway, setting the tone for the home’s impressive scale & charm. High ceilings & beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, while the dining room showcases stunning coffered decorative ceilings. Abundant windows throughout the home, especially along the east side, fill the rooms with beautiful natural light. Top-down shades add both charm and privacy, while the corner lot location offers beautiful sunrise & sunset views year-round. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, & thoughtful updates continue behind the scenes with a Moen Flo smart water shut-off system. The home's geothermal system is supported by an updated 200-amp electrical panel & a separate 100-amp panel dedicated to it. Further updates include a full window replacement in 2020, & 2025 insulation upgrades in both the basement & attic for efficiency & year-round comfort. Beyond the home itself, the location offers a true neighborhood feel with a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy seasonal gatherings, an active block club nearby, & friendly neighbors always willing to lend a hand. You’ll also love being within walking distance to several locally owned favorites including coffee shops, pizza spots, Swan Market, & Saucy Chef. With its combination of size, style, community, & smart upgrades, this home is a rare find that offers both character & long-term value. This home has been thoughtfully & appropriately priced to reflect its true value, rather than intentionally underpriced. Geothermal info & architectural drawings attached. Delayed negotiations May 19th @ noon.
Pending
$205,000
515 Grand Ave, Rochester, NY 14609
4beds
1,786sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,332 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsRenovated upstairs bathroomEnergy-efficient upgradesGrand entrywayGeothermal heating and coolingBeautiful hardwood floors
- 41 days |
- 128 |
- 4 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
NORCHAR, LLC 585-244-4444,
Emily Zeh 585-244-4444
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1675836
Originating MLS: Rochester
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Geothermal, Other, See Remarks, Forced Air
Cooling
- Other, See Remarks, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Cooktop, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Varies
- Windows: Thermal Windows
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,786
- Total interior livable area: 1,786 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway
Lot
- Size: 3,332 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33 x 100
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 26140010763000020160000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Blown-In Insulation, Cedar
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: S Wood
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,590
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Pending sale | $205,000$115/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $205,000+156.3%$115/sqft |
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| 1/3/2020 | Sold | $80,000+220%$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2003 | Sold | $25,000$14/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $139,800 |
| 2024 | -- | $139,800 +74.8% |
| 2023 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $80,000 +9.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $73,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $73,000 +35.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $54,000 |
| 2017 | $2,528 | $54,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $54,000 |
| 2015 | $1,823 | $54,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $54,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $54,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $54,000 +5.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $51,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $51,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $51,200 +16.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $44,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $44,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $44,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $44,000 -11.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $49,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $49,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $49,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $49,800 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Beechwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10School 33 AudubonGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10East Lower SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Rochester
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- New York
- Monroe County
- Rochester
- 14609
- Beechwood
- 515 Grand Ave





