Welcome to 243 Garfield St, nestled in Rochester's sought-after 19th Ward neighborhood. This classic 1920 colonial home seamlessly marries old-world charm with modern conveniences, offering 1,238 square feet of living space. Boasting 3 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, the property features an inviting eat-in kitchen adjacent to a formal dining room, complemented by new white shaker cabinets and stylish butcher block countertops. Enjoy the benefits of inexpensive city taxes and a prime location just minutes from downtown and Interstate 490, with easy access to shopping and entertainment. The home's exterior is adorned with maintenance-free vinyl siding and an inviting open front porch. Practicality meets charm with off-street parking, a storage shed, and a fully fenced yard. Enhance your security and energy efficiency with glass block windows in the basement and relish the new luxury vinyl plank floors throughout. The second-floor hosts three generously sized bedrooms and a newly renovated modern bathroom, while the freshly painted interior reflects today's modern palette. Discover potential on the third level, offering a flexible space ready to be transformed into the perfect home office or studio. This gem is a true blend of charm and contemporary living. Delayed Negotiations February 24, 2026 at 1:00pm.
Active
$179,900
243 Garfield St, Rochester, NY 14611
3beds
1,238sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,061.67 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off-street parkingStorage shedFully fenced yardInviting open front porchNewly renovated modern bathroomStylish butcher block countertopsFormal dining room
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 21, 2026 at 11:01am
Listing by:
Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester 585-758-8400,
Ignazio Vaccaro 585-746-7498,
Christopher Vaccaro 585-943-8426,
Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1661782
Originating MLS: Rochester
Originating MLS: RochesterTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Other, See Remarks
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,238
- Total interior livable area: 1,238 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Fully Fenced, Private Yard, See Remarks
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 5,061.67 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 126
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 26140012055000020630000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing, PEX Plumbing
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gardiner Home D Assn
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $92,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,522
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900+199.8%$145/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #R1661782 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2025 | Sold | $60,000-7.7%$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2018 | Sold | $65,000-3%$53/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1108212 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2018 | Pending sale | $67,000$54/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Custom Realty #R1108212 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2018 | Price change | $67,000-4.3%$54/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Custom Realty #R1108212 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $70,000+75.4%$57/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Custom Realty #R1108212 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/1996 | Sold | $39,900$32/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $92,000 +41.5% |
| 2023 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $65,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $65,000 +47.7% |
| 2018 | -- | $44,000 |
| 2017 | $1,681 | $44,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $44,000 +3.3% |
| 2015 | $1,047 | $42,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $42,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $42,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $42,600 -6.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $45,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $45,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $45,500 -1.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $46,000 |
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Neighborhood: 19th Ward
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAJoseph C Wilson Foundation AcademyGrades: K-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Rochester Early College International High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- NADr Walter Cooper AcademyGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Rochester
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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