Beechwood
Lots of bus routes
East Main Street serves as one of Beechwood’s most important thoroughfares, taking folks on wheels downtown or hopping on the Inner Loop less than a mile southwest. Other streets like North Goodman Street, Bay Street and Culver Road help East Main form the neighborhood’s borders while Webster Avenue cuts through the area diagonally. All these roads have bus routes running at least partway through them.
Homes from 1930
Given Beechwood’s longevity, homes built between 1900 and 1930 dominate the housing market, with prices ranging from $30,000 to $190,000 in most cases. A few properties get as high as $300,000. Colonial Revivals built to accommodate the tighter lots of urban environments are a common sight with foursquare houses and the occasional Queen Ann sprinkled in. Many properties are bordered by chain-link fences accented with foliage.
Johnny's Irish Pub is the place to be
Johnny’s Irish Pub offers beer and good vibes as one of Beechwood’s prime locations. Patrons enjoy a string-lit bar, novelty 20th-century Irish decor and live music from local bands. City Rochester Public Market off Hayward Avenue operates every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. “They supply fresh vegetables, dairy and meat products, all kinds of things. It’s like a farmers market,” says Foltz about the community-run shop. There's also a Save A-lot on Ackerman Street. Retail shoppers head to The Mall at Greece Ridge, a 10-mile drive northwest.Grand Avenue Park is a block from home
Two parks provide Beechwood residents with recreational space close to home. Grand Avenue Park offers a large grass yard with a playground that lies in the neighborhood’s center, making it the most accessible. Fourth and Peck Street Park is the larger of the two with multiple playgrounds and denser tree shade in Beechwood’s southwest corner. Non-park outdoor spaces like Beechwood Community Garden on Parsells Avenue or Public Garden EDEN on Denver Street are available to those who live close by. There is also the Parks and Recreation Center on Webster Avenue with multiple fields and playgrounds.
East Upper High School has an Anime Club
Audubon Elementary School sits near the heart of Beechwood, providing families with a close place to send their young students. The school earns a C-minus from Niche and teaches grades K-6. From there, kids often move on to East Lower School, which earns another C-minus. When Freshman year peeks around the corner, students enroll in East Upper High School to carry them to graduation. The B-minus-rated school offers engaging extracurricular activities, such as Anime Club.
Grilling under the eclipse
While big events downtown are always fun, Beechwood has its own smaller festivities held anywhere from the bar to the park. Johnny’s Irish Pub, for example, graces its patrons with open mics and open jam sessions from time to time.
Crime
Beechwood's score on the CAP Index is 5, whereas the national average is 4. The neighborhood has notably higher CAP Index Scores for violent crimes. Local organizations, such as the Beechwood Neighborhood Coalition, raise funds for local law enforcement and pressure Rochester's legislature to lend support as well.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joe Tally
Joe Tally
RE/MAX Plus
(585) 514-4997
126 Total Sales
1 in Beechwood
$230,000 Price
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Eric Whitlock
Eric Whitlock
Hunt Real Estate ERA/Columbus
(585) 304-1865
3 Total Sales
1 in Beechwood
$500,000 Price
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Roxanne Stavropoulos
Roxanne Stavropoulos
Howard Hanna
(585) 286-5447
208 Total Sales
1 in Beechwood
$205,000 Price
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Bonnie Pagano
Bonnie Pagano
Core Agency RE INC
(585) 601-1060
202 Total Sales
2 in Beechwood
$68K - $95K Price Range
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Justin Brosnan
Justin Brosnan
Revolution Real Estate
(585) 481-8302
148 Total Sales
3 in Beechwood
$64K - $140K Price Range
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Lillian Lesher
Lillian Lesher
Compass Florida, LLC.
(585) 332-5904
16 Total Sales
1 in Beechwood
$45,000 Price
Schools
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- K to 11th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
David F. Gantt Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Merriman Park
- Playground
Farmington Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Grand Avenue Park
- Playground
Fourth Street and Peck Street Park
- Playground
First Street Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Gardiner Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Beechwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Beechwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Beechwood, Rochester sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Beechwood, Rochester over the last 12 months is $272,995, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$327,495
Median Sale Price
$272,995
Median Single Family Sale Price
$340,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$236,915
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$271,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
56
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,913
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,682
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,467
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$89,900
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,084 Sq Ft
- 54 Leighton Ave
- New 5 days ago
Opportunity is waiting for you with this amazing single family investment property! Set in the Beechwood neighborhood this property offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath along with a spacious layout offering a living room, dining room and updated eat in kitchen. The home is currently tenant occupied and rented for $1,193 a month and on a month to month lease. Don't miss out on the chance to make this
Anthony Butera Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
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$180,000
- 6 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,888 Sq Ft
- 223-225 Rosewood Terrace
- New 6 days ago
Discover the perfect investment opportunity or owner-occupant home with this charming side-by-side duplex, ideally situated on a quiet, low-traffic residential street. Each unit offers three generously sized bedrooms, one full bath, a bright living room, formal dining room, and a well-appointed kitchen complete with a classic butler pantry perfect for extra storage or prep
Stephen Cass RE/MAX Realty Group
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$179,900
- 4 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,564 Sq Ft
- 25 Peck St
- New 13 days ago
Welcome to this spacious and beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with a fully fenced yard and two-car garage! It is ideally located in the heart of historic Beechwood—just a short stroll from the Rochester Public Market, vibrant restaurants, and the city’s lively arts scene. Step inside to a gracious entryway that opens into a sun-filled living and formal dining space—the latter
Anastasia Broikos RE/MAX Plus
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,811
Median Age
33
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,519
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,866
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
65''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
53
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
44
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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