$431,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,845 Sq Ft
7,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$234 Per Sq Ft

49% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Screened Porch
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Ellwanger and Barry Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 229 Rockingham Street! Located in the highly sought after Ellwanger-Barry Highland Park neighborhood! This beautiful 4-bedroom/1.5-bath colonial exudes classic 1920’s charm with gum wood trim, beautiful lead glass windows, crown molding, pocket doors, and hardwood floors throughout. It has been meticulously maintained and cared for by the current owner for over 12 years. The foyer welcomes you into the bright, and airy living room. From there, flow into the formal dining room—perfect for entertaining—and onto a cozy side porch. The spacious eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, an abundant amount of cabinet/counter space and a powder room. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, a versatile office or nursery, and a full bath. The finished third floor (~300 sq ft) offers endless possibilities—ideal as a home office, gym, playroom, or guest space. The partially finished basement adds plenty of additional storage space or more potential living space. Centrally located just minutes from U of R, Strong Hospital, Highland Hospital, College Town and other downtown venues. It is close enough to Highland Park that you can smell the lilacs! Greenlight connected. Don’t miss out on this amazing home. ** Delayed Negotiations 5/27/25 at 2 pm**Open house Saturday 5/24/25 11 am-1 pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Bruno

Listing by Tru Agent Real Estate License #10401329620 Listed on: 05/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Camelia Phongsa

Listing by Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester License #10401310871

Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,574

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Historic Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,845 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Open Patio
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • Ellwanger & Barry Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 40
  • Assessor Parcel Number 261400-136-250-0001-040-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,574

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Basement
  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Private Road
  • Subdivision Name: Ellwanger & Barry
  • Directions: South on Goodman, Left on Rockingham, House is on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Historic/Antique, Two Story
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Home Office, Living/Dining Room, Natural Woodwork
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Fully Fenced, Porch, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Rochester

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 261400-136-250-0001-040-000-0000
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5574.0
  • Tax Lot: 40

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Johnson Keith R and Mcgrath Catherine T
Bought by
Laiacona Nicholas and Edgecomb Sheri
Seller's Agent
John Bruno
Tru Agent Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Camelia Phongsa
Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$431,000
Premium/Discount to List
$141,100
48.67%
Views
80

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-90.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2012
Closed on
Apr 23, 2012
Sold by
Bessette Edgar
Bought by
Johnson Keith R and Mcgrath Catherine T
Seller's Agent
Richard Sarkis
Howard Hanna
Buyer's Agent
William Howard
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Discover Real Estate
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$153,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,200
-9.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.18%
Original Mortgage
$149,803
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2006
Sold by
Hourihan Edward P
Bought by
Bessette Edgar

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,100
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1994
Sold by
Walker Eleanor F Et Al Tr
Bought by
Hourihan Edw P Dee Bri
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $431,000 Webtitle
Warranty Deed $431,000 Webtitle
Warranty Deed $153,700 None Available
Deed $162,500 --
Land Contract $119,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $149,803 FHA
Previous Owner $138,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $268,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $431,000 +48.7% $234 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $289,900 +88.6% $157 / Sq Ft
05/23/2012 05/23/12 Sold $153,700 -9.5% $98 / Sq Ft
03/01/2012 03/01/12 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2012 02/08/12 For Sale $169,900 -- $108 / Sq Ft
Source: Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services (UNYREIS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,405 $256,800 $16,400 $240,400
2023 $2,110 $181,200 $12,800 $168,400
2022 $2,178 $181,200 $12,800 $168,400
2021 $2,188 $181,200 $12,800 $168,400
2020 $2,056 $181,200 $12,800 $168,400
2019 $1,483 $156,000 $12,800 $143,200
2018 $3,248 $156,000 $12,800 $143,200
2017 $0 $156,000 $12,800 $143,200
2016 $1,964 $156,000 $12,800 $143,200
2015 $3,330 $153,700 $12,800 $140,900
2014 $3,330 $153,700 $12,800 $140,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

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

MLS Number: R1600039

Upstate New York Real Estate Information Services (UNYREIS)

APN: 261400-136-250-0001-040-000-0000