Monroe County and Rochester City property record for 554 Mount Hope Ave, Rochester, NY 14620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1868 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,513 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,088 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030677-00.0 |
| Primary APN | 030677-00.0 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 954 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1868 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1868 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,513 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 030677-00.0 |
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| Street Address | 554 MOUNT HOPE AVE |
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14620-2235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 12 |
| Legal Description | 0034.00 204 14 00000 55 ELLWANGER & BARRY SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29.000 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Mount Hope-Highland Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2024 · 219 contributing resources · NRIS 74001261 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
554 Mount Hope Ave 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 | 554 MOUNT HOPE AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14620-2235 |
| 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 554 Mount Hope Ave was $2,088 with a homeowner's exemption, down 6% 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 | $2,088.00 (-6.03%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $2,222.00 | $255,200 Land $16,000 Building $239,200 | $255,200 Land $16,000 Building $239,200 |
| 2023 | $230,600 Land $12,100 Building $218,500 | $277,831 Land $14,578 Building $263,253 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 554 Mount Hope 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 554 Mount Hope 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 |
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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 409 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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