Monroe County and Rochester City property record for 42 Karnes St, Rochester, NY 14606
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $763 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 014491-00.0 |
| Primary APN | 014491-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 644 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 286 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 126 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 014491-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 KARNES ST |
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14606-2414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12 |
| Legal Description | 0024.00 206 10 00000 37 LOUIS BAUER SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44.000 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
42 Karnes St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2001.
Source: Monroe County and Rochester City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 KARNES ST, ROCHESTER, NY 14606-2414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9462 / 597 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Karnes St was $763 with exemptions applied, up 8.7% 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 | $763.00 (+8.69%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $702.00 | $85,900 Land $6,600 Building $79,300 | $85,900 Land $6,600 Building $79,300 |
| 2023 | $43,100 Land $4,000 Building $39,100 | $51,928 Land $4,819 Building $47,109 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Karnes 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 42 Karnes 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 719 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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