Two miles northeast of Downtown Rochester , Brown Square is a compact, pedestrian-friendly community with homes priced below the national median. Residents are surrounded by locally owned restaurants, neighborhood parks and access to the Genesee River, making it easy to balance city living with time outdoors. The area is also commuter-friendly, with convenient access to city buses, the Inner Loop and the nearby Rochester Amtrak station.
Brown Square is home to a mix of single-family and multifamily homes, often situated just blocks from businesses. "It's a combination of commercial and residential," says Ignazio Vaccaro, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester West and a Rochester local. Housing inventory is limited, which Vaccaro says is "true for Rochester across the board, and even more so in Brown Square."
Most homes were built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. American Foursquares are common, typically featuring painted clapboard siding, white trim and wide windows that allow for natural light. Streets are lined with sidewalks, modest lawns and parallel-parked cars shaded by maple trees. More than half of Brown Square residents are renters.
The median sale price is in the low $70,000s, lower than in nearby Edgerton or Beechwood , about 4 miles away. Prices range from the upper $30,000s for small fixer-uppers to the low $200,000s for turnkey multifamily properties.
Brown Square is part of the Rochester City School District. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade may attend the neighborhood's John Williams School No. 5, which offers the English Language Learning program. While elementary schools are assigned, students may choose their high school. At the highly rated Rochester Early College International High provides, students may earn between 24 and 60 college credits before graduation.
Jones Square Park features paved walking paths, picnic areas with grills and open grassy fields that change with the seasons. Brown Square Park offers another quiet spot to relax, with Verona Playground nearby. Baseball fans can catch the Rochester Red Wings at Innovative Field Stadium or attend soccer matches at the Rochester Community Sports Complex, home to the Rochester Lancers and the R-Training Center, an indoor facility for student athletes. The 13-mile Genesee Riverway Trail runs nearby and is popular for jogging and cycling, offering riverfront views and access to High Falls, a natural waterfall.
Two miles away, Maplewood Park is a highlight for its tennis/pickleball courts, smallmouth bass fishing and the Maplewood Rose Garden, which includes over 250 varieties. The 300-acre park also hosts the Lilac Festival, a spring celebration featuring artisans, live music and fun traditions like the Donut Dash, where runners race for pastries.
Brown Square's diverse dining scene means you don't have to book a flight (or even leave the neighborhood) for international cuisine. Start the day with a breakfast bagel from Di Paolo's Bakery, a neighborhood staple for over 100 years, or a hand-whisked matcha latte from Happy Gut Sanctuary. For a casual lunch, you can choose from:
Brown Square is walkable and bike-friendly. The Inner Loop borders the neighborhood, connecting with Interstate 490 and providing access downtown. Rochester Transit Service buses serve the area, and the Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station is about 2 miles away. Unity Specialty Hospital is also about 2 miles away, and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is roughly a 6-mile drive.
Shaheen Hyde
Coldwell Banker Custom Realty
(585) 378-4130
36 Total Sales
2 in Brown Square
$115K - $205K Price Range
Roxanne Stavropoulos
Howard Hanna
(585) 286-5447
206 Total Sales
1 in Brown Square
$120,000 Price
Andrew Hannan
Real Broker NY LLC
(585) 514-5927
406 Total Sales
1 in Brown Square
$120,000 Price
Kirsten Perkins
SLF Realty LLC
(585) 514-5314
191 Total Sales
3 in Brown Square
$39K - $115K Price Range
Austin Moyer
Coldwell Banker Custom Realty
(585) 378-5175
90 Total Sales
1 in Brown Square
$29,000 Price
Blair Wisner
Howard Hanna
(585) 565-5932
120 Total Sales
2 in Brown Square
$110K - $120K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Brown Square | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Brown Square, Rochester sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brown Square, Rochester over the last 12 months is $71,500, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$90,000
Welcome to this well-maintained upper/lower duplex offering a fantastic opportunity for investors or owner-occupants alike. Both units feature 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, with spacious eat-in kitchens and updates throughout. Each unit boasts large and updated bathrooms. The downstairs unit offers beautiful hardwood floors throughout, while the upstairs unit features newer carpeting and includes
Anthony Butera Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
$1,825,000
Another Rockin' Rochester Property! This well-maintained brick building features 26 units, including 15 studios and 11 one-bedroom apartments. Of these, 23 units have private bathrooms, while 3 units share 2 bathrooms and a shower across the hall. Currently, 5 units are vacant, but applicants are ready to move in once make-ready is complete. The building has been cared for with recent updates,
Colleen Bracci RE/MAX Realty Group
$6,000
**Available: Nice 6,600 Sq Ft Building Lot on a Neighborhood Avenue** This spacious 6,600-square-foot lot is located on a modest neighborhood avenue, ideal for building your home. The area features friendly surroundings and convenient access to local amenities.
Ed Kazlauckas Platinum Prop & Asset Mgmt
$126,900
Tenant occupied need 24 hours for all appointments! Please only Best time to View both units is Tuesday & Wednesdays due to their work schedules and dog, please! Investors come one come all! Fully occupied with good tenants 4+ years. Entry two story foyer to both residents. Both have 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, living rooms, large dining rooms, and eat-in kitchens. Newer Roof 2023 and Siding 2024 .
Bridget Massaro Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Discover Real Estate
$2,025 per month
RARELY AVAILABLE! Gorgeous 1 bedroom, 1 bath loft in the High Falls District. High ceilings, large windows provide tons of natural light. You’ll have beautiful views of the district, including your walk out the front door to the historic pedestrian bridge that crosses the Genesee River at the High Falls. Rooftop patio presents breathtaking views of the falls and Innovative Field! Gleaming
Christopher Cady Mitchell Pierson, Jr., Inc.
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Next to Rochester's tallest waterfall and a future state park
A redeveloping community northwest of downtown and the Genesee River
The heart of Rochester, filled with dining and parks beside the Genesee River
Rochester’s oldest and most diverse neighborhood along the Genesee River
A walkable, community-oriented neighborhood with convenience to Rochester's finest
Handyman’s dream in the Northwestern Quadrant of Rochester
