Monroe County and Rochester City property record for 252 Merrill St, Rochester, NY 14615
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,658 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $870 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 016917-00.0 |
| Primary APN | 016917-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 744 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 300 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,658 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 42.9 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 418 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 378 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 016917-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 MERRILL ST |
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14615-2326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 11 |
| Legal Description | 0019.00 507 10 00000 14 WM C FAUGHS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 67.000 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
252 Merrill St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Monroe County and Rochester City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 MERRILL ST, ROCHESTER, NY 14615-2326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Merrill St was $870 with exemptions applied, down 4.3% 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 | $870.00 (-4.29%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $909.00 | $155,000 Land $7,200 Building $147,800 | $155,000 Land $7,200 Building $147,800 |
| 2023 | $88,800 Land $6,200 Building $82,600 | $106,988 Land $7,470 Building $99,518 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Merrill 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 252 Merrill 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 341 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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