Welcome to modern lakeside living in the highly sought-after Lake Watch neighborhood - where every evening offers breathtaking sunset views over Cayuga Lake, and everyday living feels like a getaway. This charming, beautifully updated home combines the warmth of a black-and-white cottage aesthetic with top-tier finishes and serene surroundings, including a wooded private backyard full of nature to explore. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully renovated residence designed for both comfort and style. The open layout features wide plank Manhattan Maple engineered hardwood flooring laid in a striking diagonal pattern that enhances the flow and visual appeal. At the heart of the home is a fully updated dream kitchen with an expanded island and a custom quartz installation, including a full quartz wall backsplash and countertops. Premium Wolf and Jennair appliances offer the ultimate blend of functionality and elegance. Upstairs, the spa-inspired bathroom features full-height porcelain tiles, a frameless glass shower wall, and a luxurious shower experience with the advanced Moen 4-Outlet Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Digital Shower Controller with personalized temperature settings and wall mounted body sprays with hydro jets. The first-floor powder room is equally refined, featuring a James Martin Boston Collection vanity with stainless steel craftsmanship and a solid-surface top, set against contemporary neutral wallpaper. The fully finished basement adds another level of comfort and versatility, with modern plank flooring, a sleek bar area, private gym space, and a stylish full bathroom. Outfitted with porcelain wall and floor tiles, this bathroom includes a Delta rain shower system with a 3-jet hand shower featuring PowderRain technology. With private access, the basement is well-suited as an independent rental unit or Airbnb opportunity. Whether you're enjoying quiet evenings on the back deck, entertaining in the gourmet kitchen, or venturing out to nearby lake trails, this home offers a perfect balance of modern luxury, practical living, and exceptional location—all just minutes from the heart of Ithaca.
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$945,000
21 Waterview Hts, Ithaca, NY 14850
3beds
3,886sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
1.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully updated dream kitchenExpanded islandPrivate gym spaceFrameless glass shower wallSleek bar area
- 37 days |
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Listed by:
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc 607-257-0800,
Melissa B Shames 607-227-5323
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1684652
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of RealtorsLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 17.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 15.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 12.00
Basement
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 39.00
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 14.00
Family room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 13.00
Foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 19.00
Gym
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 14.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 21.00
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 9.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 16.00
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Sliding Glass Door(s), Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,886
- Total interior livable area: 3,886 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,252
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck
Lot
- Size: 1.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 138 x 447
- Features: Irregular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 50328903600000010670000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cayuga Highlands
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $795,000
- Annual tax amount: $19,206
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $945,000-2.1%$243/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #R1684652 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Listing removed | $965,000$248/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1613815 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $965,000+34%$248/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1613815 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  ITMLS #407392 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2022 | Sold | $720,000+5.1%$185/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #IB407392 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2022 | Pending sale | $685,000$176/sqft |
Source: ITMLS #407392 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2022 | Contingent | $685,000$176/sqft |
Source: ITMLS #407392 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $685,000+92.4%$176/sqft |
Source: ITMLS #407392 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2002 | Sold | $356,000+22.8%$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/1998 | Sold | $290,000$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/1995 | Sold | $290,000+544.4%$75/sqft |
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| 8/2/1995 | Sold | $45,000-9.1%$12/sqft |
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| 1/6/1995 | Sold | $49,500$13/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $795,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $795,000 +10.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $720,000 +22.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $588,000 +5% |
| 2021 | -- | $560,000 +12% |
| 2020 | -- | $500,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $500,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $500,000 |
| 2017 | $14,898 | $500,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $500,000 +5.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $475,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $475,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $475,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $475,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $475,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $475,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $475,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $475,000 +13.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $420,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $420,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $420,000 +9.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $385,000 +13.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $340,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $340,000 +17.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $290,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $290,000 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 14850
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Raymond C Buckley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2 mi
- 6/10Lansing Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 8/10Lansing High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Raymond C Buckley Elementary
- District: Lansing
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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- Ithaca
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- 21 Waterview Hts
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