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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $60,500 on Aug 10, 2006

253 ROCKET ST

ROCHESTER, NY 14609
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,274 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,500 · Aug 10, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,253 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$125,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
36
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
0
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
57
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
71
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
14
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMONROE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 152 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
School 33-John James AudubonD-
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.4 mi
M
Northwest College Preparatory High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
H
East Upper High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Rochester City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14609These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.55

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,898
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,094 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,064
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,618
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.34 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

253 Rocket St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Homestead Heights
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Monroe County
  • Older than 76% of homes in Monroe County

How it measures up in Rochester 14609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rochester 14609.

Living area2,274 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 253 Rocket St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHomestead HeightsRochester 14609Monroe County
Living areabigger than2,274 ft²94% of homes93% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac65% of homes33% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than192968% of homes46% of homes24% of homes

About 253 Rocket St

When did 253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY last sell?

253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY last sold on Aug 10, 2006 for $60,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY?

253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,274 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY built?

253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY?

253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY is assigned to School 33-John James Audubon (elementary), rated D-; Northwest College Preparatory High School (middle), rated D; East Upper High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Rochester City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY compare to other homes in Rochester 14609?

Among the 14,094 homes in Rochester 14609, it is bigger than 93% of them (2,274 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1929 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Rocket St, Rochester, NY was $1,253. The county assessed it at $125,200.

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