Monroe County and Rochester City property record for 481 Garson Ave, Rochester, NY 14609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $645 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2019 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 047146-00.0 |
| Primary APN | 047146-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 738 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,120 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 222 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 047146-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 481 GARSON AVE |
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14609-6336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12 |
| Legal Description | 0059.00 104 18 03748 118 HAYWARD TER SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | HAYWARD TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25.000 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
481 Garson Ave is owned by a company that bought it in October 2023.
Source: Monroe County and Rochester City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 284 COTTAGE ST, ROCHESTER, NY 14611-3754 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer JOSPEH E KENNEDY |
| Mar 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ESL FCU |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ABAR ABSTRACT, ABAR ABSTRACT CORP |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EH BUSINESS ASSOCIATES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023357 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12878 / 525 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001257 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 481 GARSON AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14609-6336 |
| Document Number | 0000000357 |
| Book / Page | 12878 / 525 |
| Map Reference | LB 7 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202310180357 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | INDEPENDENT TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $236.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 PARK AVE S # S73833, S73833, NEW YORK, NY 10003-1502 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 S MAIN ST, FAIRPORT, NY 14450-2517 |
| Document Number | 0000000358 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 30473/177 |
| Instrument | 202310180358 |
| Name | JOSPEH E KENNEDY |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 85 PARK AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14607 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Property Address | 481 GARSON AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14609-6336 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000732 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 27965/336 |
| Instrument | 201903270732 |
| Name | ESL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ROCHESTER, NY 14604 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 1.95% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 481 GARSON AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14609-6336 |
| Document Number | 0000001663 |
| Book / Page | 12584 / 84 |
| Map Reference | LB 7 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202111051663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | ABAR ABSTRACT, ABAR ABSTRACT CORP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $188.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 481 GARSON AVE, 481, ROCHESTER, NY 14609-6336 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 PARK AVE S # 73833, 73833, NEW YORK, NY 10003-1502 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 481 GARSON AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14609-6336 |
| Document Number | 0000000384 |
| Book / Page | 011882 / 000367 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 384 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $116.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 THURSTON RD ROCHESTER NY 146191059, ROCHESTER, NY 14619-1059 |
| Document Number | 385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 027207/000282 |
| Instrument | 385 |
| Name | EH BUSINESS ASSOCIATES LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 63 WINSTON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2136 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2019 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 481 Garson Ave was $645, up 29.3% 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 | $645.00 (+29.26%) | ||
| 2025 | $499.00 | $59,000 Land $7,000 Building $52,000 | $59,000 Land $7,000 Building $52,000 |
| 2023 | $40,000 (-) Land $2,900 Building $37,100 | $48,193 (+10.84%) Land $3,494 Building $44,699 | |
| 2022 | $40,000 Land $2,900 Building $37,100 | $43,478 Land $3,152 Building $40,326 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Garson 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 481 Garson 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 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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