Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Rochester’s Architectural History!
Don’t miss your chance to revive the iconic Don Hershey "Little Medina Stone Cottage”—a true gem blending history, character, and untapped potential. This deceptively spacious 1,786 sq ft, 4-level home is far more than meets the eye. While it may appear as a modest ranch from the street, step inside to discover a unique multi level layout filled with endless possibilities.
The standout kitchen features a rounded breakfast nook with panoramic views. A generous living room centers around a classic wood-burning fireplace, perfect for cozy nights in. With 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, there’s plenty of room to design your dream space.
Step down to the lowest level and be transported back in time—complete with a retro bar and entertainment area just waiting to be brought back to life. The exterior boasts a combination of original Medina stone and pine clapboard siding, capturing timeless mid-century appeal. Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard and oversized two-car garage.
Located just minutes from Seabreeze and local amenities, this home is ideal for an investor or buyer ready to roll up their sleeves and earn serious sweat equity. Cash or rehab financing only—this unique property is in need of renovation & won’t qualify for regular financing.
Bring your vision, and make this Rochester classic your own! Needs renovation throughout, mechanics are good with updated electric, 2004 Trane Furnace, roof replaced in 2007. Being sold “As-Is” seller will not make any repairs or concessions. No showings on Sunday & Delayed negotiations until Monday 5/5 at 10:00am.
Pending
$124,900
170 Avondale Rd, Rochester, NY 14622
4beds
1,786sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$70/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious backyardWood-burning fireplaceOversized two-car garage
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 05, 2025 at 07:43pm
Listing by:
Blue Arrow Real Estate 585-398-7770,
Tina M. Zwetsch 585-820-2242
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1603156
Originating MLS: Rochester

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Appliances Negotiable, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Bath in Primary Bedroom
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Varies, Vinyl
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,786
- Total interior livable area: 1,786 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Fence, See Remarks
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 x 226
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 2634000770700005072000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shake Siding, Stone, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Breeze
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $70/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $194,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,197
- Date on market: 4/29/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Rehab Financing
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