113 Rachel Carson Way, Ithaca, NY 14850

Cozy home for sale in the first neighborhood (FROG) of Ecovillage at Ithaca, a globally recognized co-housing community in New York State’s Finger Lakes region. This two-story house offers the perfect balance of private sanctuary and rich community life. The house features a cathedral ceiling, and open first floor plan with a connected kitchen, dining room, and living room. The second floor mezzanine offers an extra "landing space" -- perfect for an exercise room, office, or guest room. Two bedrooms and a full bath are upstairs. This highly insulated 925 square foot home yields low heating bills. South-facing floor-to-ceiling passive-solar windows fill the house with abundant natural light during all seasons, and provide stunning views of the surrounding natural areas. While this private home provides a quiet retreat across two light-filled floors, your living room extends far past your front door. The FROG Common House includes a spacious kitchen and dining room, and a wide porch for community meals and special events, a children’s playroom, activity/yoga room, sitting room, indoor sauna, community give-away room, laundry room, and guest room. The neighborhood includes playgrounds, a basketball court, and community gardens. The FROG pond, steps away from the back door, is available for swimming and kayaking in summer and ice skating in winter. EcoVillage comprises 175 acres of field, forest, ponds, gardens, and trails for hiking, birding, and skiing. The community contains organic CSA farms and many shared resources, including wood and metal workshops. Just two miles from downtown Ithaca, a bus stop allows for commuting to Ithaca/Cornell via public transportation. Interested parties must meet Ecovillage membership requirements and be willing to contribute a minimum of two hours per week of community work based on interests and abilities. This is a perfect starter home for young professionals and academics, as well as retirees looking to downsize into a supportive, eco-conscious community. Asking price $410,000. Contact Elissa (ew28@cornell.edu) with inquiries and for tour appointments.