Welcome to the City of Rochester's
REAL ESTATE Pages
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. *

 At this auction, all potential bidders must be pre-registered and have access to a minimum of $10,000 in personal funds per structure, up to a maximum of 3 structures. You must be pre-registered to bid. Properties will be sold to the highest bidder through an open, competitive bidding process. Most properties are residential in nature, typically 1-4 family dwellings. There is no residency requirement, so both investors and owner-occupants are encouraged to bid. Successful bidders must rehabilitate the structures within 9 months.
No properties are being offered for auction at this time.

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
Click here for proposal outline

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