4/2 c.1900 New York Home W/Built-Ins $59,999

OHU50K Notes $59,999

4/2 c.1900 New York Home W/Built-Ins. Even with countless updates, this home still has some things that need to be done. Great hardwood floors and located in a nice neighborhood.

Porch featured at 92 Wilbur St, Rochester, NY, 14611

Realtor Comments

Welcome to 92 Wilbur: A well-positioned OWNER OCCUPIED or INVESTMENT opportunity with a LIGHT COSMETIC-ONLY SCOPE of work. This FOUR BED, TWO LARGE FULL BATH home with FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY is paired with a THREE-BAY DETACHED GARAGE featuring a BRAND NEW ROOF. Mechanical systems are in good working order, including the furnace and 2025 water heater AND updated electrical panel — Allowing capital to be directed toward paint, flooring, and finishes rather than structure – and shortening the timeline to rent-ready or resale-ready condition. This configuration commands a premium over the three-bedroom inventory that dominates the market, and the additional garage bays offer storage capacity or supplemental income beyond the residence itself. The floor plan lends itself well to tenancy: a first-floor bedroom that functions equally as an office or guest room, and a generous eat-in kitchen with ample cabinetry, stainless gas range and refrigerator, and a double sink beneath a sunlit window. A second full bath sits upstairs off a center hall serving the remaining bedrooms. Period architecture enhances both rentability and resale appeal – an arched opening between the living and dining rooms, wide casings with rosette corner blocks, hardwood beneath much of the first floor, and a full wall of original built-in wardrobes and dresser drawers in one bedroom. Vinyl siding, covered front porch, fully fenced yard, and an extended private drive accommodating multiple vehicles. Equally suited to a portfolio acquisition or an owner-occupant prepared to build equity through renovation.

4 beds
2 bath
1,337 sqft
4,665 sqft lot
Build date 1900

House View featured at 92 Wilbur St, Rochester, NY, 14611

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92 Wilbur St, Rochester, NY 14611 $59,999

Contact Realtor: Ethan J. Burnell
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House View featured at 92 Wilbur St, Rochester, NY, 14611

Porch featured at 92 Wilbur St, Rochester, NY, 14611

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Pros

Affordable housing: Rochester is substantially cheaper than New York City and many major Northeast metros. Recent estimates put typical home values around $140k–$200k depending on the dataset, with rents generally below national averages.
Good quality of life for the price: You can get a relatively large house, yard, or apartment for considerably less than you’d pay in NYC, Boston, or much of California.
Strong education/healthcare presence: The University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, and major healthcare institutions give the area a substantial academic and medical ecosystem.
Good arts and culture: The city punches above its size with museums, theaters, music, festivals, and institutions such as the George Eastman Museum and Memorial Art Gallery.
Excellent parks/outdoors: Highland Park, Genesee River trails, Lake Ontario, and the surrounding Finger Lakes provide lots of recreational options. Ontario Beach Park gives you an actual Lake Ontario beach within the metro.
Shorter commutes: Rochester is much more manageable than NYC, Boston, or other large metros. One recent estimate puts the average commute around 23 minutes.
Four distinct seasons: If you like fall colors, snowy winters, spring, and comfortable summers, Rochester delivers.
Interesting food/coffee scene: There are plenty of independent cafés and neighborhood restaurants, particularly around Park Avenue, South Wedge, East End, and the surrounding suburbs.
Family-friendly attractions: The Strong National Museum of Play is genuinely one of the city’s standout attractions.

Cons

Winter is the big one: Rochester gets a lot of snow—roughly 70–80 inches annually in some climate comparisons—and winters are cold and frequently gray.
Limited sunshine: If you’re coming from California or another sunny climate, the long cloudy season can be a significant adjustment.
Job market isn’t as broad as bigger cities: There are good opportunities in healthcare, education, engineering/optics, manufacturing, and technology, but fewer choices if you’re in a highly specialized career.
Taxes: New York’s state/local tax burden can make Rochester less of a bargain than the cheap housing initially suggests.
Crime varies dramatically by neighborhood: Rochester’s citywide reputation can be misleading in either direction. Some areas are perfectly comfortable while others have substantially higher crime. Neighborhood selection matters a lot.
City vs. suburbs can feel very different: Places like Pittsford, Brighton, Penfield, Webster, and Henrietta offer a more suburban lifestyle, while the city itself has more urban character but also more concentrated challenges.
Car dependence: Although some neighborhoods are walkable, Rochester generally isn’t a city where you can comfortably live without a car.
Local wages can be modest relative to housing advantages: The city is particularly attractive if you’re bringing a good salary, remote income, or a specialized professional job.
Some economic/fiscal challenges: Rochester’s city government has recently highlighted rising pension, healthcare, utility, and other costs as budget pressures.