| At the heart of Cornell, move into two hundred years of calm. | The Waterfall House | Beebejade |
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: 3BR / 2.5BA Detached Home with Expansive Backyard and Off-Street Parking
This 3-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, exercise bike, sofa, and whiteboard
Screened sunroom / fitness 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 starting August 1, 2026, with an initial lease term through July 28, 2027. Longer-term tenants are preferred and welcome.
Suitable for up to three students/roommates, or one family. Especially convenient for Cornell faculty, staff, students, graduate students, and visiting scholars. Quiet, responsible tenants preferred. All qualified applicants are welcome.
Internet and regular trash service are included in rent for normal residential use. Tenants are responsible for electricity, gas, water/sewer, and other personal utilities.
Qualified applicants may be asked to complete standard credit, background, income, and rental history screening before lease signing.
The home is currently occupied. To respect the current tenants' privacy, in-person showings are limited and available only by advance arrangement for serious, qualified applicants. Please email with any questions.
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.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$3,300/mo
Fees may apply
2 The Byway, Ithaca, NY 14850
3beds
1,428sqft
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Single family residence
Available Sat Aug 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Expansive backyardOff-street parking
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- 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
- Exterior features: Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Sewage not included in rent, Water not included in rent
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: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,300-5.7%$2/sqft |
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| 5/3/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 4/29/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 4/21/2025 | Listing removed | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 4/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,500+16.7%$2/sqft |
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| 10/14/2024 | Listing removed | $3,000$2/sqft |
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| 7/24/2024 | Price change | $3,000-14.3%$2/sqft |
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| 6/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 5/11/2017 | Sold | $375,000$263/sqft |
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| 3/28/2017 | Pending sale | $375,000$263/sqft |
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| 3/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $375,000$263/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Forest Home
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Belle Sherman SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Boynton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Ithaca Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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