A Thoughtfully Updated Colonial in Pittsford’s Established Bocker Farm Neighborhood
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Every established neighborhood has a story.
Some are defined by grand architecture. Others by walkability or schools. Bocker Farm has earned its reputation through something quieter—thoughtful planning, mature landscapes, comfortable homes, and a setting that has only become more appealing with time.
This classic four-bedroom Colonial reflects that same evolution.
Over the years, the home has been carefully maintained and meaningfully updated, balancing timeless architecture with modern conveniences while remaining true to the character that has made this neighborhood one of Pittsford’s enduring residential settings.
The gardens may first capture your attention, but the home itself gives the property its lasting substance.
At a Glance
Address: 19 Warder Drive, Pittsford, NY 14534
Asking Price: $575,000
MLS: R1700769
Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1967
Living Area: 2,480 SF
Lot Size: 0.52 Acres
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Basement: Full, Finished
Garage: Attached 2-Car
Total Taxes: $9,893
School District: Pittsford Central School District
Listing courtesy of The Angie Flack Brown Team – Keller Williams Realty Greater Rochester
The Angie Flack Brown Team is proud to represent the seller of this property.
Why Buyers Love Bocker Farm
As Pittsford experienced its first significant southward residential expansion during the 1960s, Bocker Farm emerged as one of the community’s defining suburban neighborhoods.
Developed in several phases, including what became known as Bocker Farm Sections 3 and 4, the neighborhood introduced gently curving streets, generous lots, and a comfortable mix of Colonial, Split Level, Ranch, and Cape Cod homes. Rather than maximizing density, the subdivision embraced space, mature landscaping, and architectural variety while maintaining a cohesive neighborhood character.
Today, more than sixty years later, those original planning decisions continue to shape everyday life. Towering trees shade quiet streets. Homes enjoy generous setbacks and lots that often approach one-half acre or more. Neighbors walk, children ride bicycles, and the rhythm of the neighborhood feels remarkably unchanged despite decades of growth around it.
Bocker Farm occupies a particularly convenient location within Pittsford. Residents can walk to Pittsford Mendon High School and nearby Thornell Farm Park while remaining only minutes from Thornell Road Elementary School, Barker Road Middle School, Pittsford Village, shopping, restaurants, and the rolling countryside of Mendon. Mendon Ponds Park, horse farms, and miles of scenic roads remain just a short drive away. Walking to Pittsford Mendon High School for athletic events, community activities, or simply enjoying Thornell Farm Park contributes to the neighborhood’s strong sense of place.
It is the kind of neighborhood that quietly reminds you why Pittsford has remained one of the Rochester area’s most sought-after communities.
Looking north from bocker farm toward pittsford mendon high school, the neighborhood’s gently curving streets, mature tree canopy, and generous lots reveal the thoughtful planning that continues to define this established pittsford community. Photography by jerry d. Brown © the angie flack brown team
A Colonial That Has Grown Gracefully
The home’s appeal begins with proportions that have stood the test of time.
Traditional living spaces, four comfortable bedrooms, and an intelligent floor plan provide flexibility for everyday family life while offering spaces that naturally adapt to entertaining, hobbies, or working from home.
Rich espresso-stained hardwood floors, crisp white walls, replacement windows, and vinyl siding create an interior that feels bright, fresh, and welcoming without sacrificing the warmth expected in a classic Colonial.
Rather than dramatic reinvention, the improvements throughout the home reflect thoughtful decisions made over many years.
A Kitchen Designed for Daily Living
Completely remodeled in 2022, the kitchen serves as the natural center of the home.
A substantial quartz island anchors the room, complemented by a separate breakfast bar, timeless white tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a sought-after double oven.
Equally important is how the space functions.
The kitchen opens comfortably into the sunken family room, encouraging conversation, everyday gatherings, and larger celebrations without sacrificing the distinct character of each room.
The 2022 kitchen renovation blends timeless finishes with a layout designed for comfortable everyday living. Photography by jerry d. Brown © the angie flack brown team
Comfortable Spaces That Work Together
The sunken family room introduces warmth through exposed beams, built-in shelving, a wood-burning stove, and direct access to an expansive custom three-season room.
Exposed beams, built-in shelving, and a wood-burning stove create a welcoming gathering space that connects naturally to both the kitchen and three-season room. Photography by jerry d. Brown © the angie flack brown team
Together these spaces extend the home’s living area naturally, creating an easy transition between indoor comfort and the outdoor environment beyond.
Upstairs, the private primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with its own full bath, while three additional bedrooms, a second full bath, and a generous upper landing with built-in storage provide flexibility for growing families, guests, home offices, or quiet reading space.
Thoughtful updates continue throughout the home, creating bright, comfortable spaces that complement its classic colonial character. Photography by jerry d. Brown © the angie flack brown team
A finished lower level further expands the home’s versatility for recreation, fitness, media, or hobbies.
Stewardship That Shows
Perhaps the most compelling aspect of this property is not any single renovation.
It is the consistency of care.
From the remodeled kitchen to updated mechanical systems, replacement windows, fresh paint, a tankless water heater, central air, roofing improvements, and numerous other investments, the home reflects owners who have consistently improved the property rather than simply maintaining it.
That quiet stewardship is evident throughout the home.
A Landscape Created Over Time
Only after experiencing the home itself do you fully appreciate what has been created beyond the rear doors.
Years of thoughtful stewardship have shaped a series of inviting outdoor gathering spaces designed for both quiet relaxation and memorable occasions. Photography by jerry d. Brown © the angie flack brown team
Rather than the result of a single landscape project, the backyard reflects years of thoughtful planning and careful stewardship.
Ponds and waterfalls are connected by stone pathways, bridges, patios, and beautifully established gardens. Japanese maples, flowering perennials, mature wisteria, a pergola, pool house, covered grilling area, tiki bar, fire pit, and a saltwater pool with cascading waterfall combine to create a series of inviting outdoor spaces designed for both quiet enjoyment and memorable gatherings.
Stonework, gardens, and outdoor living spaces reveal a landscape that has evolved beautifully through years of care. Photography by jerry d. Brown © the angie flack brown team
Every season brings something different to discover, and every corner of the property reflects the imagination, craftsmanship, and dedication that have shaped this remarkable setting over many years.
From above, the scale and thoughtful organization of the property’s gardens, pool, patios, and outdoor living areas become fully apparent. Photography by jerry d. Brown © the angie flack brown team
The AFB Perspective
Great neighborhoods rarely happen by accident.
Neither do great homes.
Bocker Farm has remained desirable for generations because its original planning emphasized space, mature landscapes, architectural variety, and livability. This home reflects those same qualities.
Thoughtfully updated, carefully maintained, and situated within one of Pittsford’s most established neighborhoods, it offers buyers something increasingly difficult to find: a home with both character and confidence.
The gardens may become the conversation piece.
The neighborhood—and the thoughtfully updated home within it—are the lasting investment.
Thinking About Buying or Selling in Pittsford?
If you’re considering buying or selling in Pittsford, The Angie Flack Brown Team can help you understand neighborhood values, compare market opportunities, and make confident real estate decisions backed by decades of local experience.
From waterfront neighborhoods to classic mid-century communities like 19 Warder Drive, we’re here to help you discover what makes every corner of Rochester unique.
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