Monroe County and Rochester City property record for 185 Merwin Ave, Rochester, NY 14609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,051 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,500 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,639 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050271-00.0 |
| Primary APN | 050271-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,051 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 565 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 486 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,068 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 050271-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 MERWIN AVE |
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14609-6756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 11 |
| Legal Description | 0061.00 303 18 00000 143 MERWIN ADDITION SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23.000 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
185 Merwin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2014.
Source: Monroe County and Rochester City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 MERWIN AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14609-6756 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014477 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11397 / 250 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001017 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Merwin Ave was $1,639 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $1,639.00 (-6.45%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,752.00 | $195,000 Land $9,800 Building $185,200 | $195,000 Land $9,800 Building $185,200 |
| 2023 | $137,400 Land $7,700 Building $129,700 | $165,542 Land $9,277 Building $156,265 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Merwin Ave 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 185 Merwin Ave 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 884 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Greenlight Networks Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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