About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 198 Penfield Road in Rochester, NY is listed for $469,900 ($201 per sqft). Built in 1923, the home offers 2,341 sqft of living space on a 0.78 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1923
  • 0.78 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full, 1 half
1923

Amenities

FireplaceSpaHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Architecturally & Historically Significant, This Home Was Designed by Architect Arthur B Headley For His Sister, Mrs R. T French (French's Mustard). * The Home Was Designed & Built Around One of A Pair of 14th Century Carved English Fireplaces That Mrs.

French Purchased And Brought Home in the 1920s. * (The Other Fireplace Is In The Heritage Room at Oak Hill CC). * This Wonderful Home Exudes Charm & Character In a Mixture Of Arts & Crafts, & Classical Styles. * Features Include Beautiful Quartersawn Oak Floors, Numerous Built-in Bookcases, Oak Trim, Wide Dentil Moldings, Oak Doors, Leaded Glass Interior Windows, Etc.

* The Prominent Feature Of The Living Room, Besides The 6' High Carved Fireplace, Is The Open 2-Story Ceiling With Wrap-Around 2nd Floor Library. * The New Kitchen was Renovated in 2019, and Features a Sliding Glass French Door To A Back Staircase That Leads To A Private 2nd Floor Bedroom Suite With Private Full Bathroom.

* (The Bedroom Can Also Be Reached Through A Closet Door In Another 2nd Floor Bedroom). * The Basement Is Partially Finished With Flooring, Cabinetry, Laundry & A Half Bath. * There Is Also A Wine Cellar Closet. * Two New Full Baths Were Renovated In 2019.

* Steps From The Kitchen In The Rear Is A Large Entry/Mudhall/Breezeway With Entry Doors From The Driveway & Garage, and Doors To The Private Rear Deck As Well. * There Is An Additional Cozy Covered Patio Next To The Main Side Door Entrance. * The Spacious 3 Car Masonry Garage Is Also Great Workshop Space.

* Other Updates Include: Windows 2015, Roof 2024, Water Heater 2024. The Fabulous .78 Acre Yard Is Loaded With Flowering Gardens, Birdbath, Water Fountain Pond & Garden Shed. * There Are Front & Rear Driveways With Entrances From Penfield Rd & Cheswell Way (Do Not Use The Cheswell Way Entrance - Gate Is Locked). * Delayed Negotiations Until Tues 7/21/ at 5:00 PM.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,513/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$340
Interest$2,036
Insurance$137

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

198 Penfield Road

Rochester, NY 14610

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

BreakfastBarCeilingFansCathedralCeilingsSeparateFormalDiningRoomEntranceFoyerEatInKitchenFrenchDoorsAtriumDoorsSeparateFormalLivingRoomGraniteCountersGreatRoomHotTubSpaLibraryPantryPullDownAtticStairsNaturalWoodworkBathInPrimaryBedroom

Exterior Features

BlacktopDrivewayDeckFullyFencedPatioPrivateYard

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodTileVaries

Construction

Stucco CopperPlumbing

Pool Features

PorchDeckPatio

Parking

OpenDrivewayGarage

Heating

Natural GasHot Water(Heating)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherElectricOvenElectricRangeGasWaterHeaterRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single family at 198 Penfield Road is listed at $469,900 ($201/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,513 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1923, 0.78 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: BreakfastBar, CeilingFans, CathedralCeilings. Exterior Features: BlacktopDriveway, Deck, FullyFenced.

This property is listed by Steven W. Ward and can be reached at 5857039400.

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Steven W. Ward

Agent at RE/MAX Realty Group

(585) 703-9400

Listed by RE/MAX Realty Group · View on Broker Site

MLS# R1698741· Source: listhub· 1 day on market

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198 Penfield Road, Rochester, NY 14610

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