Deadline for submission of offers at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 28th. Park on West Spencer St. Extraordinary and exceptionally private Cottage-Style Craftsman, in a secluded location of W. Spencer St. Between S. Cayuga & the southside traffic circle. Kids can attend Fall Creek Elementary School. Custom built for a City Judge in the late 1920s & respectfully maintained for almost 100 years. Plaster walls, period light fixtures, mahogany built-ins, custom wrought-iron handrails, & living room with beautiful woodburning stone fireplace. Renovated kitchen w/induction stovetop, custom quarter-sawn oak cabinetry, & garden sink made of hammered copper. Marmoleum flooring in kitchen & full bath. Navien boiler and new heat pump hot water heater. Gazebo, stone patio, and shade-loving plantings. Neighboring land is protected. Structural inspection available for review.
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$445,000
227 W Spencer St, Ithaca, NY 14850
3beds
2,218sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
0.59 Acres Lot
$451,800 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$3,107 Estimated rent
Home value
$451,800
$384,000 - $533,000
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Custom quarter-sawn oak cabinetryStone patioPlaster wallsCustom wrought-iron handrailsSecluded locationPeriod light fixturesMarmoleum flooring
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Listed by:
Carol Bushberg 607-279-4530,
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Bought with:
Fayerty Creagan Cokeley, 10401278688
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1592494
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of RealtorsFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 18.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 15.00
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 13.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 9.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 27.00
Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 6.00
Heating
- Gas, Other, See Remarks, Hot Water
Cooling
- Other, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Great Room, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Solid Surface Counters, Natural Woodwork, Programmable Thermostat, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Varies
- Windows: Leaded Glass
- Basement: Full,Sump Pump
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,218
- Total interior livable area: 2,218 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Storage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Patio, Private Yard, See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Dimensions: 118 x 106
- Features: Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit, Residential Lot, Secluded, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Other
- Parcel number: 93.77
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Craftsman,Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, Frame, Shake Siding, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
- Water conservation: Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System Owned, Radon Mitigation System
Location
- Region: Ithaca
- Subdivision: Southside
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $445,000+14.1%$201/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #R1592494 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Pending sale | $390,000$176/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1592494 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2025 | Contingent | $390,000$176/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1592494 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $390,000+41.8%$176/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1592494 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2018 | Sold | $275,000-8%$124/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #IB306711 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2017 | Price change | $299,000-5.1%$135/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Ithaca - Triphammer Road #306711 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $315,000$142/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Ithaca - Triphammer Road #306711 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $385,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $385,000 +16.7% |
| 2023 | -- | $330,000 +10% |
| 2022 | -- | $300,000 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $275,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $275,000 +1.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $270,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $270,000 +42.1% |
| 2017 | $5,854 | $190,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $190,000 +5.6% |
| 2015 | -- | $180,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $180,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $180,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $180,000 +11.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $161,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $161,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $161,000 +7.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $150,000 +30.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $115,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $115,000 +15% |
| 2005 | -- | $100,000 +11.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $90,000 +12.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $80,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $80,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 14850
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10South Hill SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Boynton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 9/10Ithaca Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fall Creek Elementary
- Middle: Boynton 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.
- New York
- Tompkins County
- Ithaca
- 14850
- 227 W Spencer St
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