253 Garfield Street, Rochester, NY 14611

• 3 beds |
• 1 bath |
• 1,277 sqft

Property Description

Beautifully renovated using grant funds, this turnkey home is available exclusively to income-qualified first-time buyers approved through the City of Rochester’s Home Rochester Program. Located in the Arnett neighborhood of the 19th Ward, this home welcomes you with a refurbished front porch and brand-new steps. Inside, a spacious formal entry leads into the living room, dining room, and fully updated kitchen. The kitchen features abundant new cabinetry and ample storage, while the bright, open dining room offers an inviting space for gatherings with family and friends. Throughout the home, you’ll find fresh finishes, warm neutral colors, all-new flooring, and fresh paint. The living room is filled with natural light and provides comfortable living space. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a fully renovated full bath with a new tub/shower combination, vanity, sink, and flooring. Major mechanical and efficiency upgrades include a fully ducted heat pump heating and cooling system, increased insulation throughout, and a new heat pump water heater. Exterior improvements include a brand-new roof, new siding, and a new asphalt driveway. The fully fenced backyard offers privacy and includes a one-car detached garage. Conveniently located near major expressways, parks, and the Arnett Library, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, efficiency, and peace of mind—all made possible through grant funding assistance. Please have your REALTOR review and share the listing attachments for eligibility requirements and application instructions. THIS PROPERTY IS ALARMED. DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

February 3, 2026

Data Last Updated:

February 14, 2026 at 7:17AM

Listing Office:

Howard Hanna : 585-227-4770

Listing Agent:

Octavio Garcia : 585-368-7154

MLS ID:

R1660311

Interior

• General: Entrance FoyerEat-in KitchenSeparate/Formal Living Room
• Appliances: Exhaust FanElectric Water HeaterRange Hood
• Laundry: In Basement
• Basement: Full
• Flooring: CarpetLaminateLuxury VinylVaries
• A/C: Heat Pump
• Heating: ElectricHeat PumpForced Air
• Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
• Eco/Green Feature: HVACLightingWindows

Exterior

• General: Blacktop DrivewayFence
• Style: Colonial
• Other Structures: PorchCoveredOpen
• Parking: DetachedGarage

Construction

• Roofing: AsphaltShingle
• General: Blown-In InsulationSpray Foam InsulationVinyl SidingCopper PlumbingPEX Plumbing2Block

Location

• Road/Access: City Street
• Originating MLS: NYS_R
• School District: Rochester
• County: Monroe

Lot

• Zoning: 261400-120-550-0002-065-000-0000
• Fencing: Partial

Utilities

• Utilities: Electricity ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater ConnectedCircuit Breakers
• Water: ConnectedPublic
• Sewer: Connected

Financial

• Source: NYS_R