Looking for peace & quiet? Elbow room? Relocating? The Ellwanger Guest House comes completely furnished with both period pieces and contemporary furnishings. The lower level includes the dining room, Chef's kitchen, small office, powder room, music room, and a contemporary furnished living room with a flat-screen television. The private wrap around Veranda is furnished with a glider and bistro table & chairs, and is accessible only through the first floor (no outside entry-making the space more secure and private). The commercial kitchen is equipped with a 5 burner Wolf stove, Sub Zero refrigerator, granite counters, a butler's pantry, heated floors and a new dishwasher. The grand staircase brings you up to the second floor, where there are three bedrooms and two full baths. The primary bedroom comes with a King Prana bed that is adjoined by a separate sitting and dressing room. The second bedroom has a queen-sized bed, and a view of the gardens and the third bedroom comes with two twin beds.
The Ellwanger Guest House is located in the heart of the Mt Hope / Highland Historic District and one block from the Genesee River. It is within easy walking distance to Highland Park, the site of the annual Lilac Festival and the renowned Victorian Mt. Hope Cemetery. The cemetery is an extremely unique attraction with it's 196 magnificent acres of lofty hills and picturesque valleys created by glaciers. The University of Rochester, Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals, and College Town are all within a hearty walking distance, and downtown Rochester is only about a 5-minute drive from the house. TESLA charger available.
Serious applicants only with submitted application.
Owner pays for Water, Spectrum high speed WiFi, Direct TV, lawn care, snow plowing of the driveway
Renter is responsible for Gas and Electric utilities (monthly average $200-$650)
Pets: none
Non-smoking property inside/out
Parking: 2 spaces in drive
Note: There is a separate 3rd floor apt
House for rent
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$3,200/mo
609 Mount Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
3beds
4,229sqft
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Single family residence
Available Fri May 1 2026
No pets
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
What's special
Private wrap around verandaNew dishwasherSmall officePowder roomGrand staircaseHeated floorsDining room
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Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: April 03, 2026 at 10:49am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 4,229 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Commercial chef kitchen, Electricity not included in rent, Garden, Gas not included in rent, Iron & Ironing Board, Lawn Care included in rent, Sat TV included in rent, TESLA charger available., Water included in rent, WiFi, heated kitchen floors!
Details
- Parcel number: 2614001217813001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, SatTv, Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Rochester
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,200-11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 10/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/12/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,600+2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 5/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/22/2023 | Listed for rent | $3,500+16.9%$1/sqft |
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| 12/21/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/17/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,995$1/sqft |
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| 12/7/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/30/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,995-3.4%$1/sqft |
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| 5/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/24/2021 | Price change | $3,100-3.1%$1/sqft |
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| 4/15/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,200$1/sqft |
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| 3/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/2/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,200+68.9%$1/sqft |
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| 7/14/2020 | Listing removed | $1,895 |
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| 6/3/2020 | Price change | $1,895-38.9% |
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| 5/21/2020 | Price change | $3,100-3.1%$1/sqft |
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| 5/12/2020 | Price change | $3,200+3.2%$1/sqft |
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| 3/11/2020 | Price change | $3,100-3.1%$1/sqft |
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| 2/28/2020 | Price change | $3,200-11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 12/11/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,600$1/sqft |
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| 3/29/2019 | Sold | $350,000-16.7%$83/sqft |
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| 11/1/2018 | Listing removed | $420,000$99/sqft |
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| 10/5/2018 | Price change | $420,000-1.2%$99/sqft |
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| 9/27/2018 | Price change | $425,000-3.2%$100/sqft |
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| 9/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $439,000+46.3%$104/sqft |
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| 3/10/2003 | Sold | $300,000+22.4%$71/sqft |
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| 12/20/1994 | Sold | $245,000$58/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Strong
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Anna Murray-Douglass AcademyGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10School Without WallsGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10James Monroe High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- New York
- Monroe County
- Rochester
- 14620
- Strong Rochester Houses For Rent
- 609 Mount Hope Ave







