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    2 The Byway, Ithaca, NY 14850

    4beds
    1,428sqft

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    Single family residence
    Available now
    Cats, small dogs OK
    Air conditioner, central air
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Central, forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Expansive backyardOff-street parkingGreek revival styleDetached home
    | At the heart of Cornell, move into two hundred years of calm. | The Waterfall House | Beebejade | Flexible lease terms are available, and both the lease term and rent are negotiable. For additional information, showings, or to discuss rental options, please contact Jennifer Jer Yuan Wansink Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, MBA Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Claudia Lagalla Team This house has a sound of its own. Step out the back door and within a minute you are at the edge of Beebe Lake's gorge water falling over rock, the same natural soundtrack it has kept for generations. Built in 1823 in the Greek Revival style, this detached home stands on one of Ithaca's oldest streets and was once home to a Cornell economist who taught here for fifty years. Now it sits at the very heart of campus, waiting for someone who values calm, history, and the sound of water. Prime Cornell Location: 4BR / 2.5BA Detached Home with Expansive Backyard and Off-Street Parking This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath detached house is located in the heart of Cornell, near Beebe Lake and within easy reach of campus. Set in a quiet academic neighborhood, the home offers a peaceful living and study environment with rare access to nature, history, and convenience. Layout and features: Large kitchen with dining table Spacious living room with pine wood floors First-floor study room with monitor workstation, sofa, and whiteboard Screened sunroom / porch Expansive backyard Off-street parking Beebe Lake gorge and waterfall are just a short walk from the backyard The uploaded floor plan is approximate and for reference only. Actual dimensions and layout details may vary. Prospective tenants are welcome to visit in person to confirm the layout. Available now, with a minimum lease term of 10 months well suited to the academic year. Longer-term tenants are preferred and welcome. Suitable for up to one family, or three students/roommates. Especially convenient for Cornell faculty, staff, students, graduate students, and visiting scholars. Quiet, responsible tenants preferred. All qualified applicants are welcome. Tenants are responsible for electricity, gas, water/sewer, internet and other personal utilities. Internet, regular trash service are included in rent for normal residential use. Tenants are responsible for electricity, gas, water/sewer, and other personal utilities. Last month's rent is due at the time of signing. Smoking is not allowed.
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    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Central, Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner, Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,428 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    Details
    • Parcel number: 50308966113

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Ithaca

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 6 Month

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/31/2026Listed for rent$3,300$2/sqft
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    8/24/2026Listing removed$3,300$2/sqft
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    8/14/2026Listed for rent$3,300$2/sqft
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    8/3/2026Listing removed$3,300$2/sqft
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    6/16/2026Listed for rent$3,300-5.7%$2/sqft
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    5/3/2025Listing removed$3,500$2/sqft
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    4/29/2025Listed for rent$3,500$2/sqft
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    4/21/2025Listing removed$3,500$2/sqft
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    4/17/2025Listed for rent$3,500+16.7%$2/sqft
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    10/14/2024Listing removed$3,000$2/sqft
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    7/24/2024Price change$3,000-14.3%$2/sqft
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    6/19/2024Listed for rent$3,500$2/sqft
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    5/11/2017Sold$375,000$263/sqft
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    3/28/2017Pending sale$375,000$263/sqft
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    3/16/2017Listed for sale$375,000$263/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Forest Home

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