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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $67,000 on Jun 24, 2021

281 CLAY AVE

ROCHESTER, NY 14613
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,962 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$67,000 · Jun 24, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,174 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$85,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$125,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,400

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.31
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
58
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
70
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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyMonroe
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 126 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 7-Virgil GrissomF
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.5 mi
M
School 58-World of Inquiry SchoolF
Middle · Grades PK–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Rochester City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14613These 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.151
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,821
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,385 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$36,746
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,228
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

281 Clay Ave 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 76% of homes in Maplewood
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Monroe County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Rochester 14613

How it measures up in Rochester 14613

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rochester 14613.

Living area1,962 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,686 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1911Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 281 Clay Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewoodRochester 14613Monroe County
Living areabigger than1,962 ft²76% of homes65% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac64% of homes74% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than192055% of homes82% of homes18% of homes

About 281 Clay Ave

When did 281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY last sell?

281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY last sold on Jun 24, 2021 for $67,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY?

281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,962 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY built?

281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY?

281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY is assigned to School 7-Virgil Grissom (elementary), rated F; School 58-World of Inquiry School (middle), rated F. All sit in Rochester City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY compare to other homes in Rochester 14613?

Among the 3,614 homes in Rochester 14613, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,962 ft² against a typical 1,686 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1920 against a typical 1911). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 Clay Ave, Rochester, NY was $1,174. The county assessed it at $85,400.

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