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$549,000

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6 Beds

4 Baths

5,098 SqFt

Active Under Contract

505 E Seneca ST Ithaca, NY 14850

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,098 sqft

Price per Sqft $107

Subdivision City/Ithaca Sec 69

MLS Listing ID R1680137

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Construction Status Existing

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1886

Annual Tax Amount $13,555

Lot Size 8,276 Sqft

Acres 0.19

Lot Dimensions 72X116

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

505 E Seneca Street offers exceptional flexibility in the heart of Ithaca's historic district. Ideally suited for an investment property, boarding house, or conversion back to a private single family residence, this property presents a rare opportunity in a highly convenient location close to Cornell University, downtown Ithaca, restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and neighborhood amenities. Filled with unique charm and period character, the home welcomes you with a lovely wraparound porch and beautiful stained glass details. The main level features a spacious living room with direct access to the porch, along with a kitchen enhanced by a butler's pantry. The second floor includes four bedrooms, arranged with two bedrooms sharing each Jack and Jill bathroom, creating a functional layout for both rental use and private living. The third floor offers additional flexibility with two rooms and a full bathroom, providing space that is open to interpretation for guest rooms, office space, studio use, recreation, or expanded living. With generous space and a versatile layout, this property offers multiple possibilities for an owner occupant, investor, or buyer looking for long term potential. Its location, historic character, and configuration make it well positioned for rental use, while its charm and setting also provide an excellent foundation for those seeking a spacious in town residence. Whether you are looking to expand your investment portfolio, create student or professional housing, or restore a classic Ithaca property into a private single family home, 505 E Seneca Street offers location, flexibility, and opportunity in one of Ithaca's most desirable central neighborhoods. Please note the source of the square footage is the floor plans included in photos and attachments. The garage on the property is not currently in use. This home was built in 1186 as the residence for Caroline B. Wood, sister of prominent Cornell benefactor Henry W. Sage, it was designed by renowned Ithaca architect William Henry Miller. Designed in the Queen Anne style this home is sure to stunn!

Location

State NY

County Tompkins

Community City/Ithaca Sec 69

Area Ithaca-City-500700

Direction Please park on East Seneca Street not in the driveway

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Partially Furnished, Skylights, Walk-In Pantry, Natural Woodwork

Heating Gas, Steam

Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl

Furnishings Partially

Fireplace No

Window Features Leaded Glass,Skylight(s)

Appliance Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood

Laundry In Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Blacktop Driveway, Patio

Utilities Available Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Porch Patio

Garage No

Building

Lot Description Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot

Story 3

Foundation Block, Stone

Sewer Connected

Water Connected, Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Structure Type Brick,Frame,Wood Siding,Copper Plumbing

Construction Status Existing

Schools

Elementary Schools Belle Sherman

School District Ithaca

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 500700-069-000-0003-002-000-0000

Security Features Security System Owned

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard

Listed by Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.

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505 E Seneca ST Ithaca, NY 14850

Abby M. Russell

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