110 Columbia St #3
Rare opportunity to own a ground floor 2 br unit in the Acropolis Cooperative, a 6 unit coop located in the renovated 1907 South Hill Elementary School. Completely restored by Sawtooth Builders in the 1970s, this building retains much original character including 13′ ceilings, wide hallways, chestnut woodwork, and its landmark cupola. This Coop has been successful for over 40 years, withsteady appreciation a stable set of homeowners. Occupants share modern laundry machines, energy efficient mechanicals, workshop, gardens, and storage areas. To quote the Coop’s welcome letter, We all live quite independently, but at the same time we work together to care for the building as a cohesive group. Units have been conventionally financed. HOA fee of $718.40 includes pro rata shared cost of property taxes, building insurance, hot and cold water, sewer charges, trash removal, common area utility cost, gas for ovens, maintenance and reserves. Coop financials are available to buyers.
115 Eddy Street
The postal address is Eddy, but the actual location is Orchard Pl, a tucked-away, private street at the edge of the CU campus. Orchard Place has seven homes that share the modest cost of road and sidewalk maintenance for just $75/year. This stately 3 story Arts and Crafts home was built around 1900. The property includes the sloped and fenced green that extends to Eddy St. The wide front porch leads to a formal entry with views of the sunken living room, warmed by a woodstove insert surrounded by decorative tiles. The first two levels have a traditional feel with hardwood floors and a formal dining room with pocket doors and coffered ceilings. In 1990, the former owners remodeled the attic (with permits) into a lavish private suite with cathedral ceilings, a tiled bath, walk-in closet and incredible views. The laundry area is on the second floor. 2022 furnace and 2021 dishwasher. Don’t miss the enclosed garden and fountain. No garage, but parking in front and behind the house.
301 Warren Place
First time on the market in over 50 years. Great vintage home with pegged hardwood floors and custom kitchen renovated in 2001. Fenced corner lot with established gardens and distant views. Master suite with screened porch and updated full bath with radiant heat flooring. Don’t miss the workshop with oodles of outlets and a separate thermostat that is located next to the one-car garage. Replacement windows throughout. Deck, patio, and porch for summertime grilling and gathering. Fabulous mechanicals includes a boiler with six zones, an indirect hot water heater, and laundry machines less than two years old. Cedar siding and all municipal services. 10-year-old roof.
323 Pleasant Street
Classic antique home on the City of Ithaca’s south side with some lovely modern amenities. House was gutted and restored after seller purchased it in 2000. Windows were replaced with Marvin-brand windows. Lovely floor plan with formal entry, large formal room dining room with oak floors and tall windows, main level parlor and cozy study. Updated eat-in kitchen by Foster Custom Kitchen with Marmoleum flooring, quartz counters, Bosch dishwasher and custom cherry cabinetry. Upstairs primary bedroom with full bath. Large closets upstairs and down. Kanga Roof installed a metal roof ten years ago. Delightful perennial and herb garden at rear.
502 University Avenue
One of the oldest homes on University Avenue, the Mary B. Wood House was built for and occupied by Ezra Cornell’s mother-in-law and is named after her. The house is Second Empire style and was built in 1873. Please note: for first 30 days after listing, properties at 502,504,508 and 510 University will be sold only as a package with a list price of $2,400,000. Gross income of this bldg. $65,520.Converted to student housing in the 1980s, this house now has 5 units, legal for 8 unrelated people. 2019 Certificate of Compliance to convey. Landlord’s style is to pay utilities, though there are 3 heating systems and future owner could pass on heating costs for 2 units.3rd heating system heats 3 remaining apts. Landlord provides hot and cold water, some furnishings and all appliances on site; seller to provide inventory. Tenants in all four buildings have rights to use coin-op laundry located at 508 University.
214 Dey Street
This home is one of the Norton Cottages, a notable cluster of Fall Creek homes built around 1891 by Charles H. Norton, an Ithaca moulder & gunsmith. Three bedrooms total, including one on the main level with an adjoining lav. Harwood floors down, formal entry and dining, vintage kitchen, and large enclosed porch at the rear of the home. This porch, with an adjoining mudroom, could be finished off into a spectacular garden-facing sunroom, great room, or contemporary primary suite. Dry basement with concrete floor and root cellar. Deep, beautiful lot with a covered pavilion, bbq, & picnic area. Structural inspection report available for review.
604 E State Street
This 5 bedroom Greek Revival is located in the East Hill Historic District and is convenient to both Cornell University and The Ithaca Commons. Used as a 5-bedroom income property for many years, but an owner-occupant will certainly enjoy its location and appeal. No off-street parking, but new owner may be able to lease parking nearby, from seller. Distinctive home with a manageably-sized lot, renovated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, and two full baths. The home is spacious, bright, and tall. Formal dining room, main level master & two porches to enjoy the distant views.
320-322 Mitchell Street
1907 stucco-sided bungalow on an almost half-acre lot, walking distance to the Belle Sherman Elementary School and the CU campus. Wide porch, formal entry and dining, full bath and three bedrooms on the main level. Brick fireplace and expanses of gleaming red oak floors. 2nd floor includes bonus room or 4th bedroom, plus a wide landing spacious enough for a reading or study nook. Partially finished basement with family room, laundry area and ample storage. Stone patio, 2 car detached garage and a double lot that is private and beautiful.
255 Troy Road
Sweet 1950s ranch with a 1980 addition offering ample windows with a view of the beautiful country setting. Located in the Town of Ithaca. Everything you need on the main level; great house for aging in place. Eat-in Woodmode kitchen, plus an open living and dining area warmed by a freshly swept woodburning stove. Nearly an acre of grounds adjoins the Eldridge Wilderness Preserve with 87 acres of woods and trails. The unfinished walkout lower level has a laundry area, workshop, and great storage. Municipal water and private septic. Kids attend public school at South Hill Elementary in the ICSD; the house is also convenient to doings in the hamlet of Danby and the Montessori and Waldorf private schools.
1157 Danby Road
Great project house in the Town of Ithaca, on natural gas, muni water, and sewer. Will need cash buyer or construction financing. Structural inspection report available through your realtor. 1940s Cape Cod with 4 bedrooms, including one on the main level, and a full bath on both finished levels. Hardwood floors, family room with wood stove, detached barn large enough for two cars. Kids attend nearby South Hill Elementary. Also a short distance to Montessori and Waldorf schools. The property has good bones but has significant issues including an older roof, and an obsolete heating system and hot water tank.
