Rochester’s housing market is hot. A remarkable 73% of homes sold above list price in April. The city also had the highest sale-to-list price ratio in the country that month, meaning buyers were regularly paying more than what sellers originally listed their homes for.
That momentum hasn’t slowed. Today, homes are selling in just eight days, and there’s only one month of housing supply on the market – far below the 4–5 months that’s considered balanced.
It hasn’t always been this way. Ten years ago, there were 7.3 months of supply, and the typical home sold in 115 days. However, as people moved in droves during the pandemic looking for affordable metros, Rochester became a hotspot. Today, the Rust Belt city has transformed into a hip metropolis.
But with this popularity comes quickly rising house prices; the median sale price hasn’t fallen on an annual basis in Rochester since September 2016. People are willing to spend top dollar for a house in Flower City.
Here were the most expensive home sales in Rochester in May, according to data from Redfin.
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1. 6 Pine Acres Dr, Pittsford, NY 14618
- Sale price: $1,400,000
- List price: $995,000
This timeless home sold for a remarkable $505,000 above asking, demonstrating just how much some sellers can get in today’s tight East Coast markets. The house has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 3,864 square feet of living space in the coveted Pittsford suburb.
2. 4 St. Johnsville Trl, Brighton, NY 14618
- Sale price: $975,000
- List price: $1,195,000
This new Brighton home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a vaulted living room with fireplace, and a sunroom with maple beams. The kitchen features quartz counters, and the primary suite has a soaking tub and walk-in shower.
3. 200 Grosvenor Rd, Brighton, NY 14610
- Sale price: $821,000
- List price: $599,000
This 4‑bed, 3‑bath, 2,793 square-foot brick colonial in Brighton features a vaulted family room with skylights, a granite kitchen with stainless appliances, and a massive finished lower level.
4. 75 Buckland Ave, Brighton, NY 14618
- Sale price: $785,000
- List price: $785,000
This remodeled 3-bed, 2.5-bath Brighton home features a quartz kitchen, vaulted family room with gas fireplace, finished basement, and fenced yard with a firepit.
5. 52 Brunswick St, Rochester, NY 14607
- Sale price: $690,000
- List price: $674,000
A 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath colonial that blends historic character with modern upgrades like mini-splits, a generator, and a sprinkler system. The home also includes two fireplaces, enclosed porches, and a two-car garage.
6. 170-174 Griffith St, Rochester, NY 14607
- Sale price: $688,000
- List price: $650,000
This 3,396-square-foot live-work carriage house offers 3 beds, 2.5 baths, two kitchens, and a spiral staircase to a rooftop terrace with a hot tub. A unique setup for multigenerational living or creative workspaces.
7. 8 Saint Johnsville, Brighton, NY 14618
- Sale price: $675,000
- List price: $674,900
Featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, this Brighton home includes a vaulted living room with fireplace, a sunroom, and a quartz kitchen. A finished basement opens to a fenced yard with patio and firepit.
8. 140 Eastman Est, Irondequoit, NY 14622
- Sale price: $605,000
- List price: $424,900
Perched at the end of a private drive, this 2,927‑square‑foot Irondequoit home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, vaulted ceilings over a dramatic staircase, and a spacious kitchen.
9. 2 Bridgewood Dr, Greece, NY 14612
- Sale price: $600,000
- List price: $399,000
This spacious colonial in Greece offers 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 3,049 square feet of living space. It features three fireplaces, a hot tub deck, stamped-concrete patio, and a large backyard.
10. 19 Tree Top Dr, Penfield, NY 14625
- Sale price: $580,000
- List price: $475,000
This Penfield home offers 2,734 square feet with 4 beds, 3.5 baths on a private cul‑de‑sac. Features include an updated eat‑in kitchen, oversized three‑season room, deck, pool, and firepit.
