The Perfect House Hack — Location, Cashflow, and Endless Potential Across from Washington Park! Live in one, let the other pay your mortgage.
If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to break into the Ithaca market or add a high-potential asset to your portfolio, 502 W Court St demands a look. Sitting right across from the lush, vibrant expanse of Washington Park, this classic 1860 duplex offers a location that simply cannot be replicated.
With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,552 square feet of versatile space—plus the convenience of dual street frontage—this property has a phenomenal footprint. It’s no secret that this asset requires some TLC, but seasoned investors and savvy house-hackers know: ugly spells equity.
The 2nd-floor apartment is already generating a reliable $1,600/month with the tenant covering utilities, putting money in your pocket from day one.
The owner-occupied 1st-floor unit will be vacating, giving you a clean slate to move right in, customize your own space, and let the upstairs rent do the heavy lifting on your monthly payment.
Off-street parking in this neighborhood is a massive win, and having laundry available in both units ensures effortless tenant appeal.
Enjoy park-side living with downtown Ithaca just moments away.
Bring your a-team, seize the upside, and turn this incredible location into your smartest real estate move yet.
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$345,000
502 W Court St, Ithaca, NY 14850
5beds
2,262sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1860
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$-- Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off-street parkingDual street frontage
- 21 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
RE/MAX In Motion 607-277-1500,
Lindsay Hart 607-227-5990
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1716055
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Gas, Baseboard, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Varies
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,262
- Total interior livable area: 2,262 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Two or More Spaces
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Porch
Lot
- Size: 4,900 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49 x 100
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Additional parcels included: Deed Book 2024 Deed Page 3444
- Parcel number: 51.58
- Zoning description: Residential 2 Unit
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Frame, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,872
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Tenant pays: All Utilities
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $345,000+46.8%$153/sqft |
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| 11/18/2021 | Sold | $235,000$104/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $275,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $275,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $275,000 +10% |
| 2022 | -- | $250,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $250,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $250,000 +8.7% |
| 2019 | -- | $230,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $230,000 +7% |
| 2017 | $6,417 | $215,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $215,000 +16.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $185,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $185,000 +5.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $175,000 +18.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $148,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $148,000 +23.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $120,000 +29% |
| 2004 | -- | $93,000 +25.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $74,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $74,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $74,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 14850
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Beverly J Martin 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.






