Neighborhoods in Rochester, NY

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  Downtown Rochester

  Once named "Rochesterville," in recent years, Downtown Rochester has seen new businesses and people moving into this urban neighborhood. The Genesee River cuts through downtown Rochester, creating several riverside locales across the neighborhood. "People are downsizing to move into the downtown area,” says Colleen Bracci, a 16-year Realtor with

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    $522K

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    $356K - $2.7M

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  Cobbs Hill

  Shaded sidewalks and well-tended yards give Cobbs Hill a distinctly suburban feel, even as Interstate 490 and downtown Rochester are only moments away. The community is “welcoming, historic, and well-maintained" according to Realtor and former Cobbs Hill resident Stephen Cass. Once a farmland within the Town of Brighton the neighborhood was

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    $415K

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    $166K - $761K

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  Park Avenue

  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

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    $398K

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    $254K - $618K

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  East Avenue

  As Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts, East Avenue is rich with culture and history. The district has a distinctive style that is widely appealing, with museums, art installations, and historic architecture drawing people to experience the community. “It’s one of the nicest areas in the city,” says Peter Schick, a Realtor and local with five

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    $382K

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    $143K - $901K

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  Browncroft

  From nurturing flowers to housing prominent local figures, Browncroft is a suburban neighborhood that has contributed to the growth of Rochester in a variety of ways. The neighborhood’s real estate was developed by Charles J. Brown, president of Brown Brothers Nursery Company and still retains the natural garden-like beauty. During development,

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    $289K

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    $162K - $611K

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  Highland Park

  Lilacs bloom a mile south of Downtown Rochester In Highland Park, a community near some of the city’s most significant landmarks, such as Mount Hope Cemetery and Warner Castle, as well as Highland Hospital. While the neighborhood is just a walk away from downtown, it looks like it could be on the edge, with low noise pollution and a colossal

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    $284K

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    $140K - $954K

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  Strong

  The University of Rochester Medical Campus opened south of the Genesee River in the early 1920s, with Strong Memorial Hospital serving as the primary medical center for the school and the city. Over the next century, the Strong neighborhood would be established as a suburban enclave where aspiring medical professionals could live near school or

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    $268K

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    $204K - $442K

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  Corn Hill

  Rochester’s oldest neighborhood, Corn Hill, is overflowing with culture and community spirit on the bank of the Genesee River. In the 19th century, it was known as the “Ruffled Shirt District” and was one of the city's wealthiest areas. After the Civil War, Corn Hill was home to the first African American neighborhood in Rochester: Clarissa.

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    $264K

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    $156K - $429K

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  North Winton Village

  North Winton Village has quiet streets, sizable homes and an active community. Still, favorite local restaurants and a vibrant nightlife are within the neighborhood’s commercial corridor along Winton Road. Sidewalks take pedestrians from the local park to the nearest tavern. “There's been a lot of investment by the city and the people that lived

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    $231K

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    $155K - $390K

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  South Wedge

  Located south of Rochester and wedged between the Genesee River and Interstate 490, it’s easy to see how the South Wedge neighborhood gets its name. This creative, historic district is defined by a dynamic commercial corridor along South Avenue, and residential pockets with historic architecture. Perhaps one example of the close-knit community is

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    $229K

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    $149K - $350K

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  Pearl-Meigs-Monroe

  Cradled by the major commuter route of Interstate 490 to the south and the dense commercial strip of Monroe Avenue to the north is Pearl-Meigs-Monroe, a neighborhood brimming with turn-of-the-century multifamily homes. Named for its three main roads, Pearl Street, Meigs Street and Monroe Avenue, the neighborhood has recently been nicknamed the

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    $211K

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    $131K - $300K

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  Swillburg

  Swillburg’s triangular shape is tied to its history as a 19th-century pig farm owned by George Goebel. Goebel’s pigs would eat any “swill” that washed ashore from the Old Erie Canal, and the name Swillburg was passed down to pay homage to the area’s agricultural legacy, which is still present in this South Rochester enclave. What was once the Old

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    $208K

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    $126K - $283K

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  Charlotte

  Deep blue meets leafy green in the Charlotte neighborhood, where forested residential areas run up against the banks of the Genessee River. “If you love being by the water and boating, or being outdoorsy in general, you’re going to love Charlotte,” says Peter Schick, a Realtor and local with five years of experience in the area. This suburban

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    $191K

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    $121K - $553K

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  19th Ward

  The 19th Ward is one of the largest communities in Rochester and began as a milling area called Castletown on the Genesee River. By the late 1890s, it was an urbanized residential neighborhood where medical professionals and skilled workers would live in the city. The community’s proximity to the University of Rochester has been appealing

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    $160K

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    $85K - $401K

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  Homestead Heights

  Just outside of the city of Rochester, Homestead Heights is a neighborhood in transition that balances urban amenities with suburban tranquility. “You get more house out in these neighborhoods,”says Ashley Nowak, an agent with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. The area has been described as “an area in transition” as revitalization efforts work

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    $150K

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    $83K - $1.6M

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  Northland-Lyceum

  Quieter than downtown but more lively than the suburbs, Northland-Lyceum is a residential neighborhood outside of Rochester that allows residents to feel connected to the city amenities without the accompanying hubbub. Green space among homes as well as neighborhood cafes and bakeries create a charming atmosphere among some busier residential

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    $148K

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    $76K - $235K

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  Maplewood

  Located in northwest Rochester and covering a 178-acre span, Maplewood Historic District is defined by tree-lined streets and historic architecture. Founded in the late 1700s the area has undergone numerous iterations from its origins as a port town to its status now as a thriving community. Its eastern border is shaped by the Genesee River and

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    $148K

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    $78K - $225K

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  Edgerton

  Once a bustling neighborhood next to the Genesee River, beginning in the 1950s, Edgerton has become less so, partially because of the removal of most public transportation and the demolishing of the Edgerton Park Arena, once home to Rochester’s hockey and basketball teams. Nowadays, public transportation is limited to three bus lines, two that

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    $136K

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    $57K - $300K

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  Susan B Anthony

  In the late 19th century, renowned suffragette Susan B. Anthony lived just a few blocks west of the bustling business district of Downtown Rochester. She would spend her days here, organizing protests and chatting with other legendary activists of the day, from Frederick Douglass to Harriet Tubman. Anthony's distinguished legacy on women's rights

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    $126K

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  Beechwood

  Folks living in Beechwood are a mile and a half northeast of Downtown Rochester, yet enjoy quiet days and nights in close proximity to lifelong neighbors. Here familiarity manifests in things like community gardens, bars platforming local talent and small open parties just to celebrate knowing each other. Seth Foltz is an associate real estate

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    $126K

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    $54K - $298K

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  Lincoln Park

  Lincoln Park is a part industrial, part residential Rochester neighborhood bordered by the Erie Canal and Interstate 490. Manufacturing firms, fencing companies, and chemical plants do business on the west side of the neighborhood, bordering the skinny historic waterway. On the east side, 1920s colonials and one-story cottages have small front

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    $110K

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    $79K - $149K

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    1 Listing

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  Genesee-Jefferson

  Genesee-Jefferson is a mile outside of Downtown Rochester, squeezed between 19th Ward and Plymouth-Exchange on the bank of the Genesee River. Financially accessible housing fill the neighborhood while local businesses line the streets on the outside. Here, locals enjoy walks along the river in the south, sample foods from local Jamaican

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    $108K

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    $49K - $243K

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  Lyell-Otis

  The leafy Lyell-Otis neighborhood is west of Interstate 490, just a few miles from downtown Rochester. It's a small suburb that runs alongside Lyell Avenue, a corridor of retailers, local diners and grocery stores. Home prices here are lower than the Rochester metro area average, which can appeal to some buyers. "This area attracts a lot of

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    $105K

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    $40K - $239K

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  Mayor's Heights

  Bordering the historic district of Corn Hill and the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood, Mayor’s Heights has a long history in the heart of Rochester. Mayor’s Heights is a quiet, walkable neighborhood next to various famed establishments, restaurants and museums. “We have the river, we have an infrastructure that takes care of issues and we have homes

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    $102K

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    $56K - $193K

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    1 Listing

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  Plymouth-Exchange

  Plymouth-Exchange was first developed at the turn of the 20th century on the banks of the north-flowing Genesee River. Many of those original single-family homes are still on the market, even as new development shapes this neighborhood to suit different lifestyles, from working professionals and families to college students at the University of

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    $94K

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    $24K - $199K

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    3 Listings

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