Monroe County and Rochester City property record for 972 Garson Ave, Rochester, NY 14609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,198 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,548 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 047280-00.0 |
| Primary APN | 047280-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,198 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 599 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 599 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| 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 | 154 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 047280-00.0 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 972 GARSON AVE |
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14609-6545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 11 |
| Legal Description | 0060.00 503 18 00000 91 LE GRANDE SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 65.000 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ROCHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 6000 |
972 Garson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Monroe County and Rochester City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 972 GARSON AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14609-6545 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 972 Garson Ave was $1,548 with exemptions applied, down 1.8% 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 | $1,548.00 (-1.78%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,576.00 | $167,700 Land $8,700 Building $159,000 | $167,700 Land $8,700 Building $159,000 |
| 2023 | $102,000 Land $6,000 Building $96,000 | $122,892 Land $7,229 Building $115,663 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 972 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.
Wildfire risk around 972 Garson Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 1,064 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 | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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