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Single family home for sale at 86 Adams St, Rochester, NY 14608 | MLS# R1713850 | Listing updated on 2026-09-17
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$375,000

Monthly Est:$1,867

  • Beds Icon4 Beds
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    3 Baths
  • Beds Icon2,064sqft

86 Adams St, Rochester, NY 14608

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  • Single Family Residence

  • Built in 1886

  • $-- HOA

  • 0.16 acre lot

  • $182/sq.ft

Description

Own a legendary piece of Rochester history at 86 Adams Street, located in Corn Hill, the city’s oldest residential district. Stroll along the neighborhood’s charming, tree-lined sidewalks, with the Rochester Early College International High School directly across the street. Originally built in 1886, this remarkable 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom brick Victorian is celebrated as the former home of seminal Mississippi Delta blues icon Eddie James “Son” House, who lived here after moving north in 1943.

The home beautifully preserves its 19th-century character, featuring original oak entry doors, soaring 10-foot ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and refinished original hardwood floors. ...

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  • Listing updated: September 17, 2026 at 4:34 pm
  • Listing Provided by: Andrew J. Hopfinger (585) 732-5285 DRE #31HO0531728 | Red Barn Properties (585) 381-2222
  • Source: New York State Alliance of MLSs, Buffalo-NY | MLS#: R1713850 New York State Alliance of MLSs, Buffalo-NY

Property Details

  • Status

    Active

  • Type

    Single Family Residence

  • No. of Stories

    2

  • County

    Monroe County

  • City

    Rochester

  • Neighborhood

    Corn Hill

  • Year Built

    1886

  • HOA Fees

    -

  • Finished Area

    2,064 sqft

  • Lot Size

    0.16 acre lot

  • Basement Area

    - sqft

  • MLS Name

    New York State Alliance of MLSs, Buffalo

  • MLS Number

    R1713850

  • MLS Status

    Active

  • Days on Market

    4

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Facts & Features

Rooms

  • Bedrooms & bathrooms

    Bedrooms: 4

    Bathrooms: 3

Interior

  • Interior Features

    Entrance Foyer, Separate Formal Living Room, Galley Kitchen, Home Office, Kitchen Family Room Combo, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Bath In Primary Bedroom

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Window Units

  • Exterior Features

    Deck, Fully Fenced, Gravel Driveway, Patio, See Remarks

  • Appliances

    Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer

  • Heating

    Gas, Forced Air

  • Flooring

    Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Varies, Vinyl

  • Sewer

    Connected

Construction

  • Year Built

    Year Built: 1886

  • Home type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Colonial, Victorian

  • Property Condition

    Resale

  • Construction Materials

    Brick, Frame, Copper Plumbing

  • Foundation Details

    Stone

  • Roof

    Asphalt, Architectural, Shingle

Utilities & Energy

  • Water Source

    Connected, Public

  • Parking Features

    No Garage

  • Utilities

    Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

  • Laundry Features

    In Basement

  • Basement

    Full, Walk Out Access

Other Features

  • Patio And Porch Features

    Deck, Patio

  • Subdivision Name

    Cornhill Tr

  • Lot Features

    Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot, Wooded

Price History

DateEventPrice

09/15/2026

Source: mls_logoNew York State Alliance of MLSs, Buffalo-NY #R1713850

Listed for Sale

$375,000 +188.68%

$182/sqft

02/25/2022

Source: mls_logoNew York State Alliance of MLSs, Buffalo-NY #R220175

Off Market

$129,900 -42.24%

$63/sqft

07/29/2020

Source: mls_logoNew York State Alliance of MLSs, Buffalo-NY #R1264549

Price Decreased

$224,900 -16.39%

$109/sqft

07/29/2020

Source: mls_logoNew York State Alliance of MLSs, Buffalo-NY #R1264549

Price Increased

$269,000 +49.44%

$130/sqft

06/03/2013

Source: mls_logoNew York State Alliance of MLSs, Buffalo-NY #R203002

Price Decreased

$180,000 -9.95%

$87/sqft

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Based on data from the New York State Alliance of MLSs (CNYIS, Inc., UNYREIS and WNYREIS) through Sep 20, 2026, 05:00AM.. All information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. It may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable by is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS. This website may not include listings or property addresses of sellers who have directed their listing brokers to withhold their listing or their property address from display on the Internet. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. © 2026 the New York State Alliance of MLSs. All Rights Reserved.

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