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SW RochesterArchitectural1900s–1940s
Historic Southwest
Pillsbury District character, close to Mayo.
The read
Historic Southwest is where Rochester's grandest homes live. Ceilings are taller, woodwork is heavier, and prices reflect both. Justin's eye for older-home systems is especially useful here — these houses can hide expensive surprises.
What Justin watches for in Historic Southwest
- 01Slate and clay-tile roofs with specialized repair costs
- 02Stone foundations, deep basements, water management
- 03Steam and old hot-water boiler systems
- 04Plaster, lath, and historic windows in sash pockets
These aren't dealbreakers — they're the things you'd want a realtor with two decades of home experience checking on the showing, not at the inspection.
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