Development surged in the suburb of Henrietta
Henrietta has been a growing Rochester suburb since 1818. The area took off following the development of two interstates in the 1960s and The Marketplace Mall in the 1980s, which has led to more shopping centers and homebuilding over the years. “It’s very much a booming town as far as development goes. A lot of people are moving there,” says Luke Cino, a broker at Cornerstone Realty Associates who has been selling homes in the region for more than 20 years. Along with its highly rated schools, Cino says numerous nearby colleges and the expanding University of Rochester Medical Center are also significant draws to the area.
Homes often sell for far above asking in Henrietta subdivisions
The median home sale price in Henrietta is around $278,000 — higher than Rochester’s median of about $230,000 — and Cino says the market is very competitive. “Most houses are going well over asking price,” Cino says. “I had one buyer with offers over $100,000 — and they were still losing.” Local subdivisions offer a variety of homes, from midcentury ranch-style homes and Colonial Revivals to larger, more modern New Traditionals that sell for well above the median. Townhouses and condos are also available.
Busy commercial corridor around The Marketplace Mall
The area surrounding The Marketplace Mall is one of the busiest commercial corridors in the Rochester region. The mall features dozens of businesses, including retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues like Dave & Buster’s and IndyKart Raceway, which features all-electric go-karts. It’s also home to a University of Rochester orthopedic clinic. Big-box retailers like Walmart, Target and Wegmans are all in the area, and a heap of national restaurant chains sit next to local favorites. DiBella’s has been a Rochester staple for more than 100 years, with sub shops all over Rochester. Phillips, another local favorite, is known for its French cuisine and cakes.
Highly rated schools and nearby colleges
Students in Henrietta can start at Monica B. Leary Elementary School, which receives an A grade from Niche, followed by Mary K. Vollmer Elementary School and Charles H. Roth Junior High School, both rated A-minus. Upperclassman at Rush-Henrietta Senior High School, also rated A-minus, can take tuition-free college courses through the University of Rochester, about 5 miles away. Other colleges in the area include Rochester Institute of Technology, Bryant & Stratton College and Monroe Community College.
Nature parks offer trails, wildflowers and seasonal activities
Locals enjoy walking the milelong trail at Tinker Nature Park, which also features a wildflower meadow, a nature center and free nature classes. “Tinker Nature Park is pretty popular,” Cino says. “They always take kids there on field trips. Every kid in school in Henrietta has done that.” The 2,500-acre Mendon Ponds Park offers several outdoor activities. Visitors launch nonmotorized boats to go fishing, hike and bike nature trails and go horseback riding. It’s just as busy in the winter with people snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and sledding.
Events at ROC Dome Arena and Tinker Nature Park
The ROC Dome Arena hosts several events throughout the year, including trade shows, concerts and roller derby bouts. The 25,000-square-foot arena also hosts the Rochester Wine Festival, featuring wine tastings, food trucks and a live DJ. Tinker Nature Park also hosts several events throughout the year, including the annual Harvest Festival, where visitors can extract honey from hives and try a variety of local honey.
Highways and buses to downtown Rochester
Interstates 90 and 390 intersect in the area, making it easy to drive in any direction, including about 20 minutes to downtown Rochester. Commuters can also get around the Rochester area via the Regional Transit Service, with bus stops in the town’s commercial sector.
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