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$87,900

28 Helena St Rochester, NY 14605

3 beds
1 full
992 sqft
0.09 acres
$89 / sqft
House

Property details

About 28 Helena St

Welcome to 28 Helena St; a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home built in 1905, nestled in Rochester’s Upper Falls neighborhood. Enjoy the ease of single-floor living in this well-maintained home. The property is tenant-occupied, offering immediate income potential for investors. Recent updates include New roof, vinyl siding, replacement windows, all new plumbing, 8-year-old furnace and a 2 year old hot water tank installed just one month ago. Located just minutes from Downtown Rochester, with easy access to public transportation, this home is perfect for an owner-occupant looking to build equity or a savvy investor seeking strong cash flow. Don’t miss this solid opportunity in a convenient city location!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
StatusActive
Size992 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.0918 Acres
Year built1905
ParkingNo Garage
MLS #R1598654

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Varies
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: No Garage
  • Exterior: Blacktop Driveway
  • Architectural Style: Historic/Antique, Traditional
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • List Price: $87,900
  • Price/SqFt: $88
  • Annual Tax Amount: $335
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: South on Hudson Ave and Left onto Helena St
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 992 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.0918 Acres
  • MLS Number: R1598654
  • MLS Name: NYS
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
  • Office Phone: (585) 746-7498
  • Listing Agent: Ignazio Vaccaro

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 29, 2016
Home Sold
$15,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$32,700$-
2022$32,700$-
2021$32,700$-
2020$32,700$335
2019$21,000$589
2018$21,000$1,250
2017$21,000$427

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

School 22-Lincoln School

Public District PK-6

0.1 mi

595 Upper Falls Blvd

2

School 53 Montessori Academy

Public District PK-6

0.3 mi

625 Scio St

2

School 9-Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Public District PK-6

0.6 mi

485 N Clinton Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $26,462. Most Rochester, NY residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

65%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
38%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

24%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • H&MH&M
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • HondaHonda
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 28 Helena St

The listing price of 28 Helena St property is $87,900.

The property 28 Helena St is a house located in Rochester, New York, 14605.

Active Listing: 28 Helena St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 28 Helena St are: School 22-Lincoln School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), School 53 Montessori Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), School 9-Dr Martin Luther King Jr (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), School 45-Mary Mcleod Bethune (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Franklin Lower School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), School 5-John Williams (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), School 58-World of Inquiry School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), School of the Arts (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2020 is $335 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 29, 2016 for $15,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 28 Helena St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 28 Helena St is 992 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 28 Helena St is 1905.

This home is located at 28 Helena St in Rochester, NY and zip code 14605 in the Upper Falls neighborhood. This 992 square foot home, which was built in 1905, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $87,900.

Over 298 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Rochester, NY. In the same period over 36 listings were sold below the listed price and 19 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Rochester, NY decreased by 6.1% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $220,798 and the average listing age was 9 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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