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    • Price cut: $20K (9/11)
    $560,000

    216 S Geneva St, Ithaca, NY 14850

    5beds
    2,978sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1839
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $188/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Front porchClassic wood trimSpacious bedroomsLarge bedroomsPatio gardenBathed in lightHigh ceilings
    Bathed in light, this grand old home makes the best of downtown living possible. Around the corner from the Commons and the Library, the quiet street is enjoyed from the front porch. High ceilings and wide plank floors emphasize its historic elegance. Queen Anne-style bay windows and classic wood trim highlight the character of each room. Currently used as owner occupied upstairs-downstairs duplex – great for building equity or multi-generational living - doors could easily restore the single family flow, with back stairs.  Both are spacious apartments with flexible layouts. The owners unit begins on the front porch, a gorgeous front entry, 3 spacious bedrooms,  2 on the main floor and an additional suite upstairs, 2 full baths, a dining room, a living room extended to a private back porch and patio garden and an eat-in kitchen . With its own private back entrance off the deck, the upstairs unit has 2 large bedrooms, a living room, with eat-in kitchen, workspace and its own laundry. The property boasts the oldest automobile garage in the area. This is the sweet spot of Ithaca: restaurants, shops, theaters, groceries are all walkable, parks and trails are nearby and bikeable, The Commons, the library and TCAT bus are a few blocks away, as are all routes out of town. Also listed as MLS #R1698658
    56 days
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Howard Hanna S Tier Inc 607-257-0800,

    Ellen Morris-Knower 607-244-4814

    Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1698638MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15.00 x 13.00
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 17.00 x 15.00
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 17.00 x 15.00
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 12.00 x 13.00
      Bedroom 5
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 15.00 x 12.00
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 19.00 x 16.00
      Foyer
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 10.00 x 15.00
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 17.00 x 13.00
      Kitchen
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 10.00 x 13.00
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 16.00 x 16.00
      Living room
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 15.00 x 16.00
      Other
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 9.00 x 6.00
      Heating
      • Gas, Forced Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, See Remarks, Washer
      • Laundry: In Basement, Upper Level
      Features
      • Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Other, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Partially Furnished, See Remarks, Second Kitchen, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments, Bedroom on Main Level, Convertible Bedroom, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Programmable Thermostat
      • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
      • Windows: Drapes, Storm Window(s), Wood Frames
      • Basement: Dirt Floor,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Up Access
      • Attic: Pull Down Stairs
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,978
      • Total interior livable area: 2,978 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Electricity, Garage, Storage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Gravel Driveway, Patio
      • Fencing: Partial
      Lot
      • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 50 x 105
      • Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 500700 71.108
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Historic/Antique,Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Blown-In Insulation, Frame, Stone, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing, PEX Plumbing
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • Year built: 1839

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Connected
      • Water: Connected, Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Ithaca

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $188/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $450,000
      • Annual tax amount: $14,851
      • Date on market: 7/24/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/11/2026Price change$560,000-3.4%$188/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #R1698658 Report a problem
        7/24/2026Listed for sale$580,000+133.4%$195/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #R1698658 Report a problem
        7/12/2026Listing removed$1,950$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        5/13/2026Listed for rent$1,950$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        6/11/2008Sold$248,500+12.4%$83/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/29/2007Sold$221,000+2.8%$74/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/16/2003Sold$215,000$72/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $450,000
        2024-- $450,000 +16.9%
        2023-- $385,000 +10%
        2022-- $350,000 +6.1%
        2021-- $330,000
        2020-- $330,000 +20%
        2019-- $275,000
        2018-- $275,000 +5.8%
        2017$8,201 $260,000
        2016-- $260,000
        2015-- $260,000
        2014-- $260,000 +15.6%
        2013-- $225,000
        2012-- $225,000
        2011-- $225,000
        2010-- $225,000
        2009-- $225,000
        2008-- $225,000 -2.2%
        2007-- $230,000
        2006-- $230,000
        2005-- $230,000 +7%
        2004-- $215,000 +72%
        2003-- $125,000
        2002-- $125,000
        2001-- $125,000
        2000-- $125,000
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 14850

        Getting around

        96 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        90 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Belle Sherman
        • Middle: Dewitt Middle
        • High: Ithaca Senior High
        • 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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