Beechwood

The Beechwood Neighborhood is a dynamic neighborhood nestled in northeast Rochester. Bordered by Bay Street, Culver Road, Main Street, and Goodman Street, many of the attractive homes and yards reflect pride in home ownership and the efforts to preserve the Beechwood neighborhood.

Beechwood offers a nice blend of residential and industrial/commercial areas, which means most of what residents need is within easy reach. In fact, many people who live in Beechwood can easily walk or bike to work, shopping, the Sully Branch Library, the Webster Avenue Recreation Center, Webster Park and Grand Avenue Park.

In addition, The Beechwood Neighborhood is the gateway to Downtown Rochester, the city's Cultural District, and Village Gate Square and Neighborhood of the Arts. A quick hop onto the inner loop provides easy access to the entire Rochester area.

Beautiful historic homes line Beechwood's tree-shaded streets. Gumwood trim, stained glass and leaded windows, intricate light fixtures, and rich hardwood floors are common features in Beechwood homes. In addition, a lot of homeowners have incorporated modern features such as finished attics and renovated kitchens to augment the homes' classic characteristics.

Beechwood is one of the most desirable neighborhoods for renters interested in buying a home, according to a city study, and the community has one of the lowest crime rates in Rochester.

The Beechwood Neighborhood offers a variety of shopping and entertainment spots, filling most of the community's needs -- including neighborliness. Shoppers know and trust each other, and many times know the store's proprietor, or at least the person behind the counter.

One of the main shopping spots, Goodman Plaza, has a vital mix of stores and services including a supermarket and a drug store. Plus, Skip's Meat Market is close by. If you don't want to eat in, plenty of nearby restaurants offer delectable delights for every taste.

Beechwood is a close-knit community where people really have fun together, even when they are working. Whether they are using their elbow grease on a United Way Day of Caring project or rubbing elbows with each other at the annual Family Fun Fest, neighbors enjoy each other as they enjoy their beautiful homes and their historic community.