A unique opportunity to acquire approximately 2.5 acres in the highly sought after Cornell Heights Historic District, adjacent to Cornell University and within the City of Ithaca. With frontage on Highland Road and Ridgewood Road, the property offers excellent accessibility and layout flexibility. Zoned RU Residential University, it permits single family, two family, multi dwelling, cooperative, rooming or boarding house, and other university related housing options, subject to City approvals. Future construction requires review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission to ensure compatibility with the areas early twentieth century architecture and natural topography. The bowl shaped, sloping parcel provides privacy and a dramatic setting, enhanced by mature trees and established landscape elements, including a rare American chestnut. An adjacent duplex is also available R1663151, offering potential assemblage. A rare
opportunity in one of Ithaca's most established neighborhoods.
Active
$349,000
152 Highland Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
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0baths
2.49Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
2.49 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Provides privacyEnhanced by mature treesDramatic settingBowl shaped sloping parcelEstablished landscape elements
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. 607-257-0666,
Kathleen (Kate) Seaman 607-280-3339
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1663150
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Driveway
Lot
- Size: 2.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 41 x 530
- Features: City Lot, Irregular Lot, Wooded, Steep Slope
- Topography: Rolling,Sloping
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Other, See Remarks
- Parcel number: 50070000800000010050000000
- Zoning description: Other - See Remarks
- Special conditions: Standard
- Wooded area: 0
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $100,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,186
- Date on market: 2/25/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 64 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,000 |
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| 4/13/2026 | Pending sale | $349,000 |
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| 3/27/2026 | Contingent | $349,000 |
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| 2/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,000+14.4% |
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| 4/22/2020 | Sold | $305,000+464.8% |
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| 6/6/1996 | Sold | $54,000 |
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| 4/2/1996 | Sold | $54,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2017 | $3,405 | $100,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $100,000 -63.6% |
| 2014 | -- | $275,000 +423.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $52,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $52,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $52,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $52,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $52,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $52,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $52,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $52,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $52,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 14850
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cayuga Heights Elementary
- Middle: Boynton Middle
- High: Ithaca Senior High
- District: Ithaca
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







