$215,000
SOLD JUL 23, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,284 Sq Ft
4,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$167 Per Sq Ft

27% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Property is near public transit
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 17 Varden Street, a charming home in the heart of Rochester featuring timeless character throughout. Relax on the inviting covered front porch before stepping inside to admire the beautiful wood trim and hardwood floors throughout, adding warmth and style to every room. The layout offers a natural flow from the spacious living room to the dining room and into the eat-in kitchen, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the outdoors from the deck in the private backyard. Additional highlights include generously sized bedrooms and a newer roof, offering peace of mind for years to come. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a well-maintained home full of classic charm! Delayed Negotiations June 16th, at 12:00 PM

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Piazza-Palotto

Listing by High Falls Sotheby's International Brokerage Email: Robert@HighFallsSIR.com License #10311210084 Listed on: 06/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Marc Reali

Listing by Howard Hanna License #30RE1114760

Howard Hanna

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,290

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x120
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 1,284 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • J W Gage Realty Co Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 29
  • Assessor Parcel Number 261400-107-470-0001-029-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,290

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

4,800 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Attribution Contact: Robert@HighFallsSIR.com
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name: J W Gage Realty Co
  • Directions: From I-490 Eastbound: Take exit 19 for Culver Road. Turn left onto Culver Road and proceed north for about 2 miles. Turn right onto Parsells Avenue. Varden Street will be on your left; number 17 is located on the left
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Two Story
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Natural Woodwork
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Stories: 2
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Acres: 0.1102
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Fully Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Rochester

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 261400-107-470-0001-029-000-0000
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X120
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4290.0
  • Tax Lot: 29

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 17, 2025
Sold by
Mcclusky Paula M
Bought by
Ford Matthew R
Seller's Agent
Robert Piazza-Palotto
High Falls Sotheby's International
Buyer's Agent
Marc Reali
Howard Hanna
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,100
26.55%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$206,274

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,726
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.30%
Original Mortgage
$204,250
Outstanding Balance
$203,200
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,094

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2017
Closed on
Jan 11, 2018
Sold by
Clark Daniel T
Bought by
Mcclusky Paula M
Seller's Agent
Patricia Morley
Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Renna-Hynes
eXp Realty, LLC
List Price
$103,900
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
1.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.01%
Original Mortgage
$103,098
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2008
Sold by
Huser Amy
Bought by
Clark Daniel T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$79,350
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2003
Sold by
Bauer George
Bought by
Huser
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $215,000 Abar Abstract
Deed $105,000 --
Deed $80,000 --
Deed $66,000 Mark Alquist
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $204,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $103,098 FHA
Previous Owner $79,350 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Sold $215,000 +26.5% $167 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2025 06/09/25 For Sale $169,900 +61.8% $132 / Sq Ft
01/19/2018 01/19/18 Sold $105,000 +5.1% $82 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/04/2017 12/04/17 Pending -- -- --
11/24/2017 11/24/17 Price Changed $99,900 -3.8% $78 / Sq Ft
10/25/2017 10/25/17 For Sale $103,900 -- $81 / Sq Ft
Source: Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services (UNYREIS)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,642 $181,200 $8,300 $172,900
2023 $1,339 $115,000 $5,900 $109,100
2022 $1,351 $115,000 $5,900 $109,100
2021 $1,371 $115,000 $5,900 $109,100
2020 $1,218 $115,000 $5,900 $109,100
2019 $3,923 $89,000 $5,900 $83,100
2018 $2,302 $89,000 $5,900 $83,100
2017 $0 $89,000 $5,900 $83,100
2016 $1,180 $89,000 $5,900 $83,100
2015 $1,825 $81,400 $5,900 $75,500
2014 $1,825 $81,400 $5,900 $75,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services (UNYREIS)

MLS Number: R1610026

Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services (UNYREIS)

APN: 261400-107-470-0001-029-000-0000

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