41 Forest Acres Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850

Impeccably maintained 4-bedroom, 2½-bath home in a quiet, private, highly sought-after neighborhood, conveniently located near Cornell, the airport, schools, & shopping. The property features mature, park-like landscaping with walkways that wind through established perennial gardens. Inside, the first floor offers hardwood floors, built-ins in the living room, large windows, & a natural, functional layout. The lovely cherry kitchen includes a custom butcher block island & extra-wide sliding glass doors that open directly to the home’s standout feature — an exceptional screened-in porch. Generously sized & thoughtfully positioned, this seasonal space functions as an additional living & dining area, ideal for morning coffee, relaxed dinners, or evening gatherings. Surrounded by gardens & mature plantings, it feels private, peaceful, & truly connected to the landscape. The main level also includes a bright living room with windows on three sides, a formal dining room, & a large family room centered on a gas fireplace, creating comfortable spaces for both everyday living & entertaining. A convenient laundry area & an easy transition from the attached two-car garage add to the home’s functionality. Upstairs, you’ll find four bedrooms & two full baths, including a spacious primary suite with a private en-suite bath, dressing area, & two closets. A full, dry unfinished basement provides abundant storage & offers excellent potential for future finishing, recreation space, or even a dedicated area for a ping pong table. Year-round comfort is ensured with dual heating systems, including on-demand gas-fired baseboard hot water heat & highly efficient heat pump mini-splits. A whole-house generator provides uninterrupted power. Drilled well still in use for watering gardens. During the seller’s ownership, significant upgrades were made, including the installation of high-end insulated vinyl siding & trim. Basement shelving & work bench convey. Square footage based on laser measurement. Sellers reserve the right to set an offer review date. Impeccable home Inspection Report available for review.