Welcome to the Park Avenue area! Experience city living at its finest in this charming 1915 home, updated for modern comfort while preserving its historic charm. The scalloped cedar siding exudes warmth and timeless appeal, complemented by a welcoming, covered front porch. This home offers a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stylish backsplash, updated cabinets, breakfast bar, and a pantry with sliders. Appliances are included. Newer first floor powder room, a renovated full bathroom on the second floor, and a full bathroom on the third floor. Gather around the gas fireplace in the family room and enjoy the bay window filled with natural light. There is character throughout, showcasing its original glass doorknobs, stunning hardwood floors, coffered ceilings in the dining room, leaded glass windows, and a cozy bistro room with newer windows, cabinetry and shelves. Enjoy the sunlit space in the four-season rear conservatory/sunroom, overlooking the private backyard, with perennial gardens, flowering shrubs, and a storage shed. In the basement, you will find a newer water heater, A/C, furnace and plumbing. The basement features glass block windows with vents, washer and dryer, plus storage space. There is bonus storage space in the finished, insulated attic with a bedroom and full bath with the original clawfoot tub, plus an unfinished room that has great potential. The driveway has been newly paved. The home sits in a prime location with nearby restaurants, the Eastman Museum, and Wegmans are within walking distance. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated piece of history in the heart of Park Avenue. Delayed negotiations are due on Tuesday, December 10th at 1:00 p.m. Private showings only.
Sold for $432,438 on 01/23/25
$432,438
973 Harvard St, Rochester, NY 14610
5beds
2,334sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$446,700 Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$2,895 Estimated rent
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 23, 2025 at 07:56pm
Listed by:
Josephine Velazquez 585-389-4038,
Howard Hanna
Bought with:
Austin James Moyer, 10401360444
Coldwell Banker Custom Realty
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1579747
Originating MLS: Rochester

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Storage, Programmable Thermostat
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
- Windows: Leaded Glass
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,334
- Total interior livable area: 2,334 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Fully Fenced, Private Yard, See Remarks
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 7,405 sqft
- Dimensions: 45 x 167
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Residential Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 26140012255000020380010000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Copper Plumbing, PEX Plumbing
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Rochester
- Subdivision: Rochester Speedway
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan