benny.estate
For SaleMLS # B16999415 days on market

659 Seward Street

Rochester, NY 14611 · Monroe County

Price

$179,900

Bed / Bath

3 bd · 2 ba

Interior

1,350 sqft

Lot

3,001 sqft lot

Built

1900

About this home

Welcome to 659 Seward Street, a spacious and extensively updated 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath single-family home offering approximately 1,675 square feet of living space, central air conditioning and a paved driveway. Conveniently located near the University of Rochester, URMC, College Town, Genesee Valley Park and the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, the property provides easy access to major employers, recreation, restaurants, shopping and everyday necessities. The University of Rochester is approximately 1.6 miles away, while the airport is approximately 2.6 miles from the home. The home received a substantial renovation in 2020, including: House windows: All new vinyl double-hung windows Basement windows: New glass-block windows Exterior doors: All new exterior doors Plumbing: New tankless water heater, PVC drain lines, PEX water lines, washer and dryer hookups, and new gas lines throughout Bathrooms: Two fully renovated bathrooms featuring new vanities and toilets, a fiberglass Kohler shower unit, and a tiled tub-and-shower surround Electrical: New wiring throughout, newer 100-amp electrical panel, new light fixtures and ceiling fans, and hardwired smoke detectors Flooring: Existing hardwood floors professionally sanded and refinished, complemented by new luxury vinyl plank flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms Paint: Entire interior fully repainted New 95%-efficient, 80,000-BTU Trane furnace, new ductwork and a 2.5-ton Trane central air-conditioning system New stainless-steel gas range, stainless-steel refrigerator, washer and dryer With two full bathrooms, in-home laundry, modern mechanical systems, central air and off-street parking, this property offers a strong combination of space, efficiency and convenience. Its location near the University of Rochester and Medical Center also makes it an attractive option for owner-occupants, university employees, medical professionals or investors seeking a well-updated property in a high-demand rental corridor. Mt. Hope Avenue and College Town offer convenient access to restaurants, cafés, services and shopping.

Interior features

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Other
  • See Remarks

Exterior features

  • Blacktop Driveway

Appliances

  • Free Standing Range
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Mechanical

Heating

Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Schools

District

Rochester

Tax & finance

Annual taxes

$1,623

Financing

Cash · Conventional · FHA

Location

Rochester, NY 14611 · Monroe County

MLS Attribution

Listing courtesy of HUNT Real Estate Corporation. Listing agent: Mathew Rebera. Data last updated 7/25/2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; should be independently verified. © NYS Alliance of MLSs.