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    • Price cut: $7K (8/3)
    $315,000

    972 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

    4beds
    2,032sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1860
    0.39 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $155/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Wide entry hallUpdated windowsMature treesGood closetsLarge eat-in kitchenWelcoming covered porchComfortable living space
    Opportunity knocks! Enjoy comfortable living AND monthly income ($925/mo) at this wonderful property. It’s ideally located just 1.5 miles from Cornell’s Vet School, East Hill Plaza, 1 mile to Cornell’s Botanical Gardens, Fall Creek hikes, and nearby bus stops. The sweet and solid home boasts 2,000 SF of comfortable living space in a well-windowed 2-story home featuring 4 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. The welcoming covered porch and wide entry hall open to a very spacious living room, large eat-in kitchen, full bath and laundry. Upstairs are 4 big corner bedrooms; each with 2 windows and good closets as well as a 2nd full bath. Outside, a second driveway offers additional parking for the pleasant accessory apt and 3rd full bath . A former doorway between this and the main house could be reopened for extended family or first floor BR/2nd kitchen and bath. The entire home was thoughtfully refurbished: exposed beams in the living room, updated windows, electric, plumbing, heating, insulation & refinished siding – the works! Mature trees and a creek behind, plenty of parking on both sides, and space for a garage, fencing, patio - whatever your fancy. Great opportunity for easy living at an affordable price.
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    Listed by:

    Howard Hanna S Tier Inc 607-257-0800,

    Kristin Ahlness 607-227-3742

    Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1692794MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Electric, Gas, Other, See Remarks, Baseboard, Forced Air
      Cooling
      • Other, See Remarks
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
      Features
      • Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Country Kitchen, See Remarks, Second Kitchen, Bedroom on Main Level, In-Law Floorplan
      • Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Varies, Vinyl
      • Windows: Storm Window(s)
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,032
      • Total interior livable area: 2,032 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: No Garage, Driveway
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
      • Exterior features: See Remarks
      Lot
      • Size: 0.39 Acres
      • Dimensions: 163 x 150
      • Features: Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit, Wooded
      Details
      • Parcel number: 50248905600000030080000000
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Historic/Antique,Two Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Metal,Rolled/Hot Mop
      Condition
      • Resale
      • Year built: 1860

      Utilities & green energy

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

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Varna Village
      Location
      • Region: Ithaca

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $155/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $225,000
      • Annual tax amount: $5,762
      • Date on market: 6/23/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/22/2026Listed for rent$2,200+340%$1/sqft
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        8/3/2026Price change$315,000-2.2%$155/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #R1692794 Report a problem
        6/23/2026Listed for sale$322,000+436.7%$158/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #R1692794 Report a problem
        12/3/2017Listing removed$500
        Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
        11/3/2017Listed for rent$500
        Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
        12/27/2012Sold$60,000-7.7%$30/sqft
        Source: NYSAMLSs #IB137102 Report a problem
        9/26/2012Listed for sale$65,000-27.3%$32/sqft
        Source: Homepath #136164 Report a problem
        8/22/2012Sold$89,365+19.3%$44/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/13/2012Price change$74,900-11.9%$37/sqft
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        6/17/2012Price change$85,000-10.5%$42/sqft
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        5/4/2012Price change$95,000-20.8%$47/sqft
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        4/27/2012Listed for sale--
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        11/9/2011Listing removed$120,000$59/sqft
        Source: Audrey Edelman RealtyUSA #133052 Report a problem
        6/25/2011Price change$120,000+4.3%$59/sqft
        Source: Audrey Edelman RealtyUSA #133052 Report a problem
        5/25/2011Price change$115,000-4.2%$57/sqft
        Source: Realty USA #133052 Report a problem
        1/29/2011Listed for sale$120,000$59/sqft
        Source: Systems Engineering, Inc. #133052 Report a problem
        11/17/2010Listing removed$120,000$59/sqft
        Source: Warren Real Estate Report a problem
        6/19/2010Price change$120,000-7.7%$59/sqft
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        3/23/2010Price change$130,000-3.7%$64/sqft
        Source: Warren Real Estate #129956 Report a problem
        12/19/2009Price change$135,000-3.5%$66/sqft
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        11/6/2009Price change$139,900-3.5%$69/sqft
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        10/23/2009Listed for sale$145,000+17.9%$71/sqft
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        4/19/2004Sold$123,000$61/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $225,000
        2024-- $225,000 +16.6%
        2023-- $193,000 +10.3%
        2022-- $175,000 +6.1%
        2021-- $165,000
        2020-- $165,000
        2019-- $165,000
        2018-- $165,000 +120%
        2017$1,957 $75,000
        2016-- $75,000 +50%
        2015-- $50,000
        2014-- $50,000 -28.6%
        2013-- $70,000 -41.7%
        2012-- $120,000
        2011-- $120,000 -17.2%
        2010-- $145,000
        2009-- $145,000
        2008-- $145,000 +15.1%
        2007-- $126,000
        2006-- $126,000
        2005-- $126,000 +5%
        2004-- $120,000 +53.8%
        2003-- $78,000 +11.4%
        2002-- $70,000
        2001-- $70,000
        2000-- $70,000
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
        All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Varna

        Getting around

        2 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        5 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Caroline Elementary
        • 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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