Monroe County and Rochester City property record for 1297 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $37,500 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,027 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 049466-00.0 |
| Primary APN | 049466-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 432 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 198 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 049466-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1297 E MAIN ST |
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14609-6903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12 |
| Legal Description | 0059.00 210 18 00000 23 THOMPSON SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
1297 E Main St is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2013.
Source: Monroe County and Rochester City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 30071, ROCHESTER, NY 14603-3071 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013560 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11217 / 556 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000528 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1297 E Main St was $1,027, down 6.4% from the year before.
Source: Monroe County and Rochester City assessment roll, as of March 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe County |
| Municipality | Rochester City |
| Unified School District | Rochester City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,027.00 (-6.38%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,097.00 | $117,800 Land $7,000 Building $110,800 | $117,800 Land $7,000 Building $110,800 |
| 2023 | $46,100 Land $2,900 Building $43,200 | $55,542 Land $3,494 Building $52,048 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1297 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 27, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1297 E Main St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ROCHESTER CITY serves 210,000 people · EPA ID NY2704518 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control currently in violation since Jan 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 378 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Frontier, Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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