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Beautiful homes and easy commuting near downtown Rochester
Whimsical architecture, shady trees, cafes and salons on the first floors of aging brick buildings are hallmarks of Park Avenue, a centrally located Rochester neighborhood. Locals can walk to restaurants and barbershops, spend their weekends at art and science museums and easily access points east and west via Interstate 490. “The biggest thing is that it’s central,” says Dan Jones, a real estate salesperson with Keller Williams Team Hilbert who lives in the neighborhood. “You can get anywhere from either neighborhood within about 20 minutes.”
Quaint Victorian architecture and tree-lined streets define the charm of Park Avenue.
Residents can find a variety of housing options, including apartments and townhouses.
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Tudor and colonial 1800s and 1900s homes
Homes in Park Avenue were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Storybook elements, like wraparound porches, stone walk-ups and pointed pediments are common. Tudors and colonials dominate the neighborhood, but there are also a handful of Cape Cods and ranches. Houses sit behind small front lawns and sidewalks and underneath tall, shady trees. Prices range from $200,000 to $650,000. The neighborhood has tons of dog owners, says Jones. “Everybody is out and about walking their dogs,” he says. “People set up street stations all over the neighborhood, which is fun and exciting, and the neighbors are awesome.”
Tudor homes in Park Avenue were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Homes in Park Avenue range in price from $200,000 to $650,000.
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Fresh beers and summer salads from local cafes
Cafes, pubs and restaurants are within walking distance from houses in Park Avenue. Half Pint Pub pours Guinness from a tap behind a wooden bar, and next door the Red Fern serves vegan baked goods. Summer salads and panini are on the menu at Magnolia’s Deli and Café and Roux serves French fare from a cozy dining room with comfy booths. “There’s such a wide variety of food, which is such an important thing to the Park Avenue area,” Jones says. Jine's Restaurant is 50-year neighborhood staple cooking three meals a day. Little Shop of Hoarders sells vintage and resale clothing. Prescriptions can be filled at Walgreens, and convenience goods are available at Monroe Mart Deli & Grocery. Nearby Price Rite has weekly groceries and household items.
Park Avenue residents have many choices for eating al fresco.
The Red Fern has gluten-free and allergy-friendly food options.
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Views of the Rochester skyline from a park
Cobbs Hill Park, a 100-plus acre green space, sits just south of Park Avenue. It has walking trails, including an elevated pathway with views of the city, and a fitness court, plus athletic fields and tennis facilities. Kids can play on the playground and people can also rent cabins at the park. The Genesee River sits a few miles west of Park Avenue. A new state park providing access to the river’s waterfalls and gorge is in the works.
The Park Avenue neighborhood offers easy access to many downtown Rochester amenities.
Park Avenue is one of Rochester’s best neighborhoods for urban strolling and shopping.
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Science museum and lilac festival
The Rochester Museum and Science Center houses over a million artifacts in its collection and offers a planetarium, nature preserve and garden. Each spring, the Rochester Lilac Festival blooms at nearby Highland Park. The community gathers there for live musical performances, food and drink and huge gardens with hundreds of lilac varieties. During the holidays, the neighborhood is bright with Christmas lights during its tree-lighting ceremony. “It’s somewhere all walks of life want to be,” Jones says. “It’s got a nice sense of community, and who doesn’t want that?”
The Rochester Museum & Science Center is dedicated to education in science and technology.
The Rochester Lilac Festival is an annual art, music, food and flora festival in Highland Park.
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Rochester City Schools District
Kids in Park Avenue can attend Rochester city schools. Francis Parker School No. 23 serves the student population for kindergarten through sixth grade and scores a C-plus with Niche. Middle schoolers will head to Loretta Johnson Middle School, which opened in fall 2024 and is unrated by Niche. Most kids in the area attend James Monroe High School for Grades 9-12, but the district offers a school choice program. The high school is rated C-plus and offers extracurriculars like sports and yearbook. Its SMART Program provides a pathway for student-athletes who want to finish their degree but also qualify for future sports opportunities.
James Monroe High School has a student to teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
Francis Parker School 23 has a student to teacher ratio of 12 to 1.
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Getting around by car and train
Monroe Avenue runs from the northwestern tip of the neighborhood until it crosses paths with Interstate 490, which makes up Park Avenue’s southern border. Driving downtown takes about 5 minutes, and Rochester’s Amtrak station is also minutes away by car. The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 8 out of 10, which is twice the national average of 4 out of 10.
Regional Transit Service buses reliably serve the Park Avenue neighborhood.
The Louise M Slaughter train station offers Amtrak rail service a few minutes from Park Avenue.
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Parks in this Area
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square
Playground
Sumner Park
Washington Square Park
Otto Henderberg Park
Goodwin Park
Playground
Cobbs Hill Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Dog Park
Gardiner Park
Transit
Airport
Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International
11 min drive
Bus
Monroe & Goodman
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Monroe & Canterbury
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Monroe & Averill
Bus
Alexander & Opp 237 Alexander
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Monroe & Blessed Sacrament
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Monroe & Wilmer
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Monroe & Linwood
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Park Avenue
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Park Avenue Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Park Avenue, Rochester sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Park Avenue, Rochester over the last 12 months is $402,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!!! Discover the vibrant community with historic charm that is the Strong neighborhood of Rochester! This property has 4 apartments and features updated kitchens, a decorative fireplace, hardwood floors and other natural woodwork, spacious rooms and plenty of storage, all on a low-traffic neighborhood street! ! All 4 units are currently rented; leases end Spring/Summer
Welcome to the historic Charles J. Paisley House, a designated gem in the East Avenue Preservation District and located in the coveted Park Avenue neighborhood. This stunning stucco duplex blends architectural elegance with smart investment potential, generating $28,800 annually from a fully rented, turn-key executive suite. The vacant unit offers additional income potential or an ideal
Welcome to one of Park Avenue’s classic homes—offering the character and craftsmanship you won’t find in newer builds, paired with the convenience of city living. This 6-bedroom American Foursquare sits on one of the area’s most loved tree-lined streets, walkable to shops, cafes, and restaurants. Inside, original hardwoods with mahogany inlay, leaded and stained glass windows, vintage light
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The Ambassador Apartments. Wonderful Apartments in a fun location! On the new South Union Street across from The Strong National Museum of Play complex and just blocks away from restaurants, cafes, museums, festivals, theaters, and fun in the East End, Park Ave, and Downtown! These must-see apartments have hardwood floors, updated kitchens, updated bathrooms and large windows with lots
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
6,210
Median Age
34
Population Density
19 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$61,911
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,953
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.3%
College Graduates
66%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
65''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
91/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
41/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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