Welcome to 39 Oxford Street, a rare investment opportunity in Rochester's highly sought-after Neighborhood of the Arts and East Avenue district. This fully occupied duplex offers immediate cash flow, strong rental history, and exceptional owner-occupant potential in one of the city's most desirable and walkable neighborhoods. The property features a first-floor 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment currently rented for $1,250/month on a month-to-month lease, providing flexibility for future occupancy or rental adjustments. The spacious second-floor unit offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and is leased for $2,150/month through May 2027, creating stable long-term income from day one. Situated in the heart of the Neighborhood of the Arts, residents enjoy walking access to Rochester's best restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, museums, theaters, nightlife, parks, and public transportation. The area continues to attract young professionals, medical professionals, graduate students, and creatives seeking a vibrant urban lifestyle with convenient access to downtown Rochester and the East Avenue corridor. With total monthly rental income of $3,400, strong tenant demand, and excellent rental comparables throughout the neighborhood, this property presents an outstanding opportunity for investors seeking both cash flow and long-term appreciation. Owner-occupants will appreciate the unique ability to offset housing costs while living in one of Rochester's most vibrant communities. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio, execute a house-hack strategy, or secure a property in a proven high-demand rental market, 39 Oxford Street delivers location, income, and long-term potential. Don't miss your chance to own a cash-flowing duplex in one of Rochester's premier neighborhoods. Schedule your private showing today. NO DELAYED NEGOTIATIONS!
TownhomeProperty Type
1890Year Built
4,230 sq ftLot Size
$126Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listing by Jesse Sanfilippo• Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
East Avenue, located between Downtown Rochester and the Park Avenue area, is a historic and walkable Rochester neighborhood with grand mansions and a museum-lined streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around East Ave and Alexander St, where galleries, cocktail bars, and chef-driven dining set a polished, late-evening rhythm. The George Eastman Museum anchors the avenue with film culture and gardens, while the Memorial Art Gallery adds a campus-like arts presence nearby. Architectural cues shift from Gilded Age estates to brick apartment buildings and restored townhouses. Tree-canopied blocks lead toward the East End’s theaters and music rooms, keeping the streets active after dark.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Offer insights
39 Oxford St · $370,000
$428K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $428K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
13 days
The average home goes pending in 10 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
115.4%
Most homes are selling 15% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Finished full basement
Attic
Ceiling fans
Den/family room in each unit
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total: one unit has 3 bedrooms and the other has 1
Bedroom on the main level
Accessible bedroom
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms total: one unit has 2 and the other has 1
Kitchen
Dishwasher in one unit
Oven/range and refrigerator in each unit
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in each unit
Gas water heater
Flooring
Ceramic tile, hardwood, and laminate flooring; flooring varies
Heating & cooling
Gas forced-air heating
Exterior features
Near public transit
City street and main thoroughfare frontage
Home design
Two-unit property
Two stories
Parking
Two or more parking spaces
Construction
Block, concrete, stone, and wood siding construction
Stone foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
PEX plumbing
Utilities
Cable available
Connected sewer and public water
Circuit breakers
HOA & community
Two units with separate gas and electric meters
Financial info
Unit 1 rents for $2,150; Unit 2 rents for $1,250
Operating expenses include water and sewer
Trash collection and water are included in rent
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
2-family home conveniently located in the Neighborhood of The Arts, and only minutes from the numerous shops and attractions on Park & East Ave! Unit #1 is a spacious 1x1 while Unit #2 is a large 3x2 that features the 2nd and 3rd floor of living space! Laundry hook ups are provided for tenants to bring their own washer/dryer. While a multi-family home, you can still expect to see the subtle nuances of an early 1900's home with stained glass windows, detailed wood trim & more! Owner is also selling the 2-family home next door at 43 Oxford Street.
UNYREIS #R1241346
Dec 23, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Dec 10, 2019
Listed
$274,900
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 12, 2003
Sold
$150,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 2002
Sold
$140,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 2002
Sold
$118,500
$40/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 1998
Sold
$77,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,051
$13,500 + $353,600
$367,100
2025
$3,051 (−4.5%)
$13,500 + $353,600
$367,100
2024
$3,195 (+15.2%)
$13,500 + $353,600
$367,100
2023
$2,774 (−2.3%)
$10,800 + $227,800
$238,600
2022
$2,839 (−0.7%)
$10,800 + $227,800
$238,600
2021
$2,860
$10,800 + $227,800
$238,600
2020
$2,860 (−5.4%)
$10,800 + $227,800
$238,600
2019
$3,023 (−43.5%)
$10,800 + $212,900
$223,700
2018
$5,355 (+89.9%)
$10,800 + $212,900
$223,700
2017
$2,820 (+0.6%)
$10,800 + $212,900
$223,700
2016
$2,802 (+18.5%)
$10,800 + $212,900
$223,700
2015
$2,364 (−1.8%)
$10,800 + $212,900
$223,700
2014
$2,407
$10,800 + $174,200
$185,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
71 ft.
Lot size
4,230 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,929
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,929
Year built
1890
Style
Townhouse
County
Monroe County
APN
261400A12128000030250000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.
R-2
Medium-Density Residential District
The R-2 Medium-Density Residential District provides a mix of housing choices. The inclusion of single-family residential, two-family residential and multifamily residential provides a diversity of housing choices while the bulk and density regulations maintain the lower-density scale of the neighborhoods. These residential areas are located proximate to neighborhood-scale shopping and service opportunities. The district requirements are intended to preserve, promote and protect a quality of urban residential living characterized by unobstructed front yards, pedestrian-scale streetscapes and buildings scaled and designed to be compatible with the neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Office
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Rochester, NY • 14607
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
29
19
32
19
50
30
58
40
66
48
79
60
83
65
79
60
74
53
62
45
49
36
37
24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 39 Oxford St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $287,500 and $435,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $288K to $435K.