Wheatland cultivates multiple environments just outside Rochester
Wheatland is a wide-ranging chunk of Monroe County that weaves its Upstate New York landscape into a variety of settings. This community includes the village of Scottsville, which offers a suburban feel, with quiet residential corridors and an intimate Main Street lined with businesses. It also features more rural stretches, where some properties span multiple acres. All the homes in this area are close to outdoor recreation spots, including a portion of the 90-mile Genesee Valley Greenway. “People like the rural feel of it,” says Jamey Hinman, an area Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services who has over 15 years of experience selling in the region. “I think the village definitely is a draw. You have houses that are older and have more character.”
Colonial and Craftsman homes, and room to breathe
Homebuyers looking for classic architecture have the opportunity to find it at the heart of Scottsville, where there’s an assortment of colonial- and Craftsman-style homes dating to the late 1800s and early 1900s. Mumford, a smaller hamlet within Wheatland, has a similar housing stock. Wheatland also features a selection of ranch- and colonial-style options built between 1950 and 1995, some of which are relatively secluded. They're homes with breathing room, Hinman says. “They’ve got a neighbor that’s across the street or next door, but not so close that when you get out of the car you have to talk to them," Hinman says. "You can go over to the property line and visit if you want to, but nobody’s going to be offended if you don’t say anything when you get out of your car, because it’s just far enough away.” Homes around Wheatland sell for $110,000 to $490,000.
Students can explore drama, baking and tech programs
The Wheatland-Chili Central School District carries a B-minus grade from Niche and covers eastern portions of this area, while the A-minus-rated Caledonia-Mumford Central School District serves students to the west. T. J. Connor Elementary, part of the Wheatland-Chili system, offers activities such as a drama club that meets twice a week for part of the school year. Students at Wheatland-Chili Middle/High School can take career and technical education courses in topics including automotive technology, baking, computer technology and criminal justice. Both schools have B-minus ratings.
Rochester amenities are relatively quick drive away
Drivers in Wheatland can take New York state Route 383 into Rochester for amenities like the Strong Memorial Hospital, which is about 15 miles away and has an emergency department. The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport is also roughly a 15-mile trip on Route 383 and offers direct flights to over 20 destinations.
Pizza, coffee and more and close to home
Main Street in Scottsville is a center of activity in the Wheatland area. That stretch features the Wheatland Municipal Building, plus restaurants like Scottsville Diner, where the breakfast is a hit. Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria down the street offers a rotating selection of $10 daily deals, including sub combos on Thursdays and baked pasta on Sundays. Artisan Coffeehouse of Scottsville has popular muffins. Other businesses on Main include Scottsville Hair Studio and Mike's Main St. Barbershop. Buster’s Market, just north of Main Street off Scottsville Road, is a grocery option in the area. More retail is available in Rochester, including The Marketplace Mall. Located 13 miles away, the shopping center features Target, Lowe’s and Best Buy.
River, trail and parks provide a range of outdoor recreation
Wheatland boasts extensive green spaces for recreation, including the 461-acre Oatka Creek Park. Largely undeveloped, Oatka Creek Park is open to hiking and fishing along the creek by the same name. The space includes a pair of soccer fields, too. Johnson Park, not far off Main Street in Scottsville, offers a ballfield, a pair of playgrounds and a pavilion. Canawaugus Park features benches to relax on by Oatka Creek and provides access to the Genesee Valley Greenway, which stretches from Rochester down to Cuba, New York. “They like that walking trail,” Hinman says of Wheatland locals. “It’s a nice place for families just to get out, and it’s accessible for everybody.” There’s also a fishing access site by the Genesee River off New York state Route 253 in Scottsville.
Local park acts as a gathering spot
Johnson Park hosts multiple community events, including SummerFest in August, which features live music, food and a cornhole tournament. There’s also an annual car show in August at Johnson Park. Stokoe Farms, a 3,500-acre expanse to the south, attracts visitors with events like its annual Harvest Fest, where they can tackle the corn maze, visit the petting zoo, take wagon rides and pick out pumpkins.
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