Primary on Main
Address
171 Shelter Street, Rochester, NY
Price
$ 74,900
Property Attributes
  • MLS#R1707749
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyMONROE
  • CityRochester
  • AreaRochester City
  • NeighborhoodRapids
  • Zip14611
  • StyleTwoStory,Traditional
  • Year Built1924
  • Taxes$ 2792
  • Price$ 74,900
  • Bedrooms5
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1642
  • Lot Size0.1561 Acres
Data Source:
Greater Rochester AOR (GRAR)
Property Description

BACK ON THE MARKET! BUYER GOT COLD FEET! VALUE-ADD OPPORTUNITY! Bring your vision to this spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offering over 1,600 sq. ft. and plenty of potential for an investor or handy owner-occupant. Whether you're looking for your next fix-and-flip project, a long-term rental to add to your portfolio, or an affordable home you can renovate and make your own, this property offers an excellent opportunity at an attractive price point. The first floor features a bedroom, full bathroom, living room, formal dining room and eat-in kitchen, while the second floor offers four additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. A full basement and partially finished full attic provide additional storage and usable space. Property is in need of repairs, updating and renovation and is being sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS, subject to the rights of the current tenant. Seller will make no repairs and only permits currently on file will be provided. Buyer responsible for survey and abstract of title. Tenant occupied: approved showing windows are weekdays from 4:00–6:00 PM & weekends 10-12pm and all showings must be confirmed in advance.

Price History
8/19/2026 Listed $49,900

General Features

Sewer Connected
Heating Gas,ForcedAir
Utilities SewerConnected,WaterConnected
Possession RentalAgreement,SubjectToTenantRights
Appliances GasWaterHeater
Garage Spaces 0.0
Architectural Style TwoStory,Traditional
Construction Materials VinylSiding,CopperPlumbing,PexPlumbing
School District Rochester
Year Built 1924
Electric CircuitBreakers
Township Not Applicable
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
County Monroe
Property Type Residential
Subdivision Name Rapids
Garage Y/N No
Total Rooms 10
Full Baths 2
Status Active
City Rochester
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District Rochester
MLS Area Rochester City-261400
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 6798.0
Year Built Details Existing
Tax Annual Amount 2792.0
Property Condition Resale
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Rochester
Elementary School District Rochester
Tax Assessed Value 96000
TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount 0.0
Tax Lot 8

Interior Features

Interior Amenities SeparateFormalDiningRoom,EntranceFoyer,EatInKitchen,SeparateFormalLivingRoom,BedroomOnMainLevel
Basement Full
Flooring Carpet,Hardwood,Varies,Vinyl
Total Stories 2
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N No
Laundry Features InBasement
Total Bedrooms 5
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Main Level Bathrooms 1
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities BlacktopDriveway
Parking Features NoGarage
Lot Features NearPublicTransit,Rectangular,RectangularLot,ResidentialLot
Water Source Connected,Public
Lot Size Area 0.1561
Foundation Details Stone
Building Area Total 1642.0
Lot Dimensions 39X174
Lot Size Acres 0.1561
Waterfront Y/N No
Road Frontage Type CityStreet

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 14611

Price
AVG $110K
$70K
Taxes
AVG $2,569
$2,792
Year Built
AVG 1903
1924
Visits
AVG 56
32
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