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This is the City of Rochester’s on-line database of real estate that is available for sale by the City. On these pages, you’ll find the most up-to-date information regarding City Real Estate sale events. You can browse our property listings, and familiarize yourself with the various sale processes. Whether you are seeking a home of your own, a rental investment, or a location for business development, this site will provide you with the necessary information to reach your goals. *

The City of Rochester's Department of Community Development is seeking proposals from experienced developers to construct market rate owner occupied housing on a 4 1/2 acre parcel located at 1170 Genesee Street. Proposal are due August 18, 2008 at 4:00 PM, City Hall, Room 028B.

• Click here for the proposal (81 megabytes)
• Click here for the Barkstrom & LaCroix Dev Report Attachment (20 megabytes)
    

The City of Rochester is seeking responses from qualified developers for the bulk purchase and rehabilitation of surplus, tax-foreclosed real estate.  Vacant single family, two-family and three-family homes will be sold to experienced developers selected through this process who agree to invest in and be solely responsible for the rehabiltation of the properties.  Eligible purchasers will be selected by the City based on the strength of their qualifications.  Deadline for submission of qualifications is July 18, 2008.
Terms and Conditions
Download copy of the Request For Qualifications
Listing of properties to be offered to qualified investors

At this auction, City-owned properties are sold to the highest bidder through an open competitive bidding process. Most properties offered at this auction are residential in nature, typically one- and two-family dwellings. There is no residency requirement, so both investors and owner-occupants are welcome to bid. Successful bidders are required to rehabilitate the structures. Vacant land with development potential may be included on this auction. Buyers of vacant land are required to construct a taxable improvement
Terms and Conditions
No City-Owned property auctions are currently scheduled

At the Request for Proposal (RFP) sale, the City of Rochester offers commercial or mixed-use buildings, residential structures that have specific development requirements, and large parcels of vacant land that are suitable for development. Interested buyers are required to submit a Proposal Outline detailing their plans for renovation or construction, estimated costs, financing plan and timetable for completion.
Terms and Conditions

The City of Rochester conducts periodic property tax foreclosure auction. These are court-ordered sales of tax-delinquent properties that have not been redeemed prior to the sale date. These properties are privately owned at the time of sale, and as a result the City does not arrange for interior inspections by interested bidders.
Terms and Conditions
Auction Registration Form

These are special foreclosure sales at which tax-delinquent properties with possible environmental issues are offered. While the City has not performed any testing or detailed inspections, City permit records and prior uses of these properties indicate a possibility of environmental contamination. Check terms and conditions of the sale for information about the bidding process.
Terms and Conditions

Selected parcels of City-owned development sites are being offered for sale by sealed bid. Vacant lots are offered on an ongoing basis. Interested purchasers should submit a bid along with a proposal to develop the vacant land. Adjoining owners may submit a bid and proposal which does not call for development. Check Terms and Conditions for details about the sealed bid process.
Terms and Conditions
None scheduled at this time