491 Lyell Ave Rochester, NY 14606 / 1727

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/27/2025)
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 5.940 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 491 Lyell Ave, Rochester NY, 14606-1727. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

A single-family traditional style residence at 491 Lyell Avenue, Rochester, New York.

Facts

  • Built in 1875
  • Lot size 5,940 sqft
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Stories 2 story with basement
  • Last remodel year 1980
  • Style Traditional
  • Basement Partial Basement
  • Heating & Cooling
  • Heat type Forced air unit
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior walls Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
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Listing info

  • Last sold Aug 2006 for $30,000

Householders and Tenants for 491 Lyell Ave, Rochester NY

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
08/03/2006 Sold $30,000 Public records
04/11/2005 Sold $5,000 Public records
08/04/2004 Sold $3,500 Public records
08/25/2003 Sold $8,750 Public records
04/20/2001 Sold $20,000 Public records
12/28/1999 Sold $500 Public records
04/30/1996 Sold $45,000 Public records

PURCHASE HISTORY 491 Lyell Ave, Rochester NY

04/30/199604/20/200108/04/200408/03/2006Date$0$2,500$5,000$7,500$10k$13k$15k$17k$20k$23k$25k$27k$30k$33k$35k$37k$40k$43k$45kPrices

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 N/A $29,100 $29,100
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Lyell Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
12 Nov 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
01 Oct 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin —
Awning
First Ignition —
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source —
Arcing
25 Aug 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Jul 2019 Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

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491 Lyell Ave incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
14 Jun 2013 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
Property Use —
Open land or field

Lyell Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
10 Dec 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Restaurant or cafeteria
07 Dec 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
23 Nov 2015 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
19 Nov 2015 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area

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