Impeccably maintained center hall colonial located in Cornell Heights Historic District. This four bedroom, three bathroom home is just steps away from Cornell Campus, walking trails, and waterfalls. The main level offers gleaming hardwood floors, large living room with gas fireplace, office with a separate entrance, dining room that leads to a timelessly design kitchen with a wet bar, oak cabinets and plenty of prep/storage space. The main level also offers a half bathroom and spacious formal entryway. The upstairs houses four good sized bedrooms, and two full bathrooms, one en suite. Spacious basement is dry and is great for storage and workshop space. Outside offers beautiful perennial gardens, ample parking, and a three car garage. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a historic home within walking distance to Cornell. No ground lease!
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$470,000
214 Wait Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
4beds
2,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
8,502.91 Square Feet Lot
$472,000 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$2,320 Estimated rent
Home value
$472,000
$396,000 - $562,000
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Gas fireplaceThree car garageAmple parkingFour good sized bedroomsBeautiful perennial gardensWet barTimelessly design kitchen
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Listed by:
Jill Rosentel 607-280-2491,
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Bought with:
Kate Seaman
RECIPROCAL LISTINGS
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1624716
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 14.00
Den
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 9.00
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 14.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 16.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 15.00
Heating
- Gas, Zoned, Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Zoned, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Home Office, Bath in Primary Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies, Vinyl
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,560
- Total interior livable area: 2,560 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 472
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Private Yard, See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 8,502 sqft
- Dimensions: 54 x 156
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 50070000900000030070000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, Wood Siding, PEX Plumbing
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Trails/Paths
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2026 | Sold | $470,000-10.5%$184/sqft |
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| 11/26/2025 | Listing removed | $525,000$205/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Contingent | $525,000$205/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $525,000-2.6%$205/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $539,000-1.8%$211/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000$214/sqft |
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| 10/5/2024 | Listing removed | $3,500$1/sqft |
Source: ITMLS #R1551427 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,500$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $454,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $454,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $454,000 +8.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $420,000 +5% |
| 2021 | -- | $400,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $400,000 +14.3% |
| 2019 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2017 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $350,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $350,000 +52.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $230,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $230,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $230,000 +29.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $178,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $178,000 +18.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $150,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $150,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 14850
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fall Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Boynton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Ithaca Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cayuga Heights Elementary
- District: Ithaca
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- New York
- Tompkins County
- Ithaca
- 14850
- 214 Wait Ave
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