Welcome to 205 Salem Drive, a spacious and thoughtfully updated five-bedroom, three-bath home located in the desirable Northeast Ithaca neighborhood, just minutes from Cornell, schools, and shopping. Enjoy the beautifully refreshed open-concept living and dining area, featuring hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, floor-to-ceiling windows, and updated lighting that fills the space with natural light.
The kitchen features hardwood cabinetry, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and new flooring, creating a warm and functional space for everyday cooking and gathering. The adjacent dining area includes double doors that open onto the deck, making it a wonderful spot for indoor-outdoor entertaining while overlooking the peaceful wooded setting behind the home.
The main level offers three comfortable bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a primary bedroom with an ensuite bath featuring updated flooring. The lower level expands the living space with two additional bedrooms, office space, and a brand-new full bathroom, offering excellent flexibility for guests, work-from-home needs, or extended family living.
The home has undergone numerous thoughtful improvements, including refinished hardwood floors, a new hot water tank, updated lighting, new interior paint, improved insulation and attic electrical work, a new roof, and a beautifully renovated hallway bathroom.
With generous living space, an attached garage, and extensive recent improvements, 205 Salem Drive offers a move-in-ready home in one of Ithaca’s most convenient locations, complete with a private backyard and deck overlooking the woods.
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$570,000
205 Salem Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850
5beds
2,584sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.61 Acres Lot
$570,100 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$3,319 Estimated rent
Home value
$570,100
$542,000 - $599,000
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Floor-to-ceiling windowsPrivate backyardNew roofAttached garageBeautifully renovated hallway bathroomNew interior paintHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Karen Hollands 607-351-1823,
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc,
Jenny Ying Chai 607-379-9168,
Ithaca Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Jamie Jensen, 10401347070
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1665387
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 8.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 13.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 20.00
Other
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 21.00
Other
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
Other
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 27.00 x 21.00
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Features
- Den, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Sliding Glass Door(s), Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Walk-Up Access,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,584
- Total interior livable area: 2,584 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
- Dimensions: 171 x 155
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 50308907000000080070020000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Section 70
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $385,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,192
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $570,000+3.6%$221/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #R1665387 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$213/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1665387 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$213/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1665387 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+120.1%$213/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1665387 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2010 | Sold | $249,900$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2010 | Listed for sale | $249,900$97/sqft |
Source: Realty USA #131190 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $385,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $385,000 +19.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $323,000 +9.9% |
| 2022 | -- | $294,000 +8.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $270,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $270,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $270,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $270,000 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $7,774 | $260,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $260,000 +4% |
| 2014 | -- | $250,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $250,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $250,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $250,000 +12.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $223,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $223,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $223,000 +7.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $207,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $207,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $207,000 +6.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $195,000 +21.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $160,000 +23.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $130,000 |
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Neighborhood: Northeast Ithaca
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Northeast Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Dewitt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Ithaca Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Northeast
- District: Ithaca
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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