121 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
SOLD
DEC 29, 2025

$370,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,248 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

121 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850

Est. Refi. Payment $2,669/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 29, 2025 for $370,000 (2% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$371K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$9K (-2.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$600 (+0.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +69% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$371K
August 2026$372K
July 2026$369K
June 2026$374K
May 2026$369K
April 2026$367K
March 2026$371K
February 2026$374K
January 2026$372K
2025
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2022
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2020
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Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
119 The Knl, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.07
$1,270,000
10
-
3,598
Recently Sold
210 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.08
$1,684,400
29
-
-
Off Market
101 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.08
$419,000
3
1
1,446
For Sale
110 Highland Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.10
$930,700
5
4.5
3,991
Off Market
152 Highland Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.10
$349,000
-
-
-
For Sale
916 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.11
$1,297,800
4
3.5
2,107
Off Market
216 Fall Creek Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.13
$748,100
6
5
3,202
Off Market
106 Highland Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.14
$299,400
3
1
1,939
Off Market
150 Highland Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.16
$382,000
4
3
2,022
Recently Sold
107 Cayuga Heights Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.18
$1,814,400
11
-
11,619
Off Market
518 Wyckoff Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.20
$654,000
5
3.5
2,873
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 121 Thurston Ave.
  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
0.28 acre lot
1,248 sqft
$296/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Beautiful natural lightSpacious layoutBright kitchenTree-lined streets
Nestled in the heart of Cornell Heights, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Located just minutes from Cornell University, Ithaca College, and downtown Ithaca, you'll enjoy the best of the Finger Lakes region right at your doorstep. The home boasts beautiful natural light, and a spacious layout ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. Thoughtful updates and many major improvements have been completed, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Enjoy a cozy living room, a bright kitchen, and a dining area that opens to the backyard. The serene neighborhood offers tree-lined streets, and proximity to parks, shops, and schools. If you’re seeking a peaceful retreat close to everything Ithaca has to offer, this lovely home is a rare gem in a prime location.
121 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,248 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for $370,000 on Dec 29, 2025 (2% below the $379,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $370,600, with a rent estimate of $1,930/month.
Last check for updates: 29 minutes ago
Listed by Sydney Trumble, (607) 793-4575
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
Bought with: Mary Alice Vorhis, (607) 592-4830, Warren Real Estate
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1638474

Home Details for 121 Thurston Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 8
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1248 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas,Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Thermal WindowsFlooring: Luxury Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Number of Stories: 3Floors: Luxury Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: Covered, PorchExterior: Dirt Driveway, Gravel DrivewayFoundation: Poured
Parking & Garage
No GarageParking: No Garage,Driveway
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Connected

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 16

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial,Historic/Antique
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50070000700000040060000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $379,000Price Per Sqft: $296/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Dec 29 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ithaca City
School Information
Elementary School: Cayuga Heights ElementaryElementary School District: IthacaJr High / Middle School District: IthacaHigh School District: Ithaca

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1248 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: R1638474Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 607-793-4575Universal Property Id: US-36109-N-50070000700000040060000000-R-N

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 29, 2025
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1638474
Sold
$370,000
Oct 6, 2025
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1638474
Contingent
$379,000
Sep 19, 2025
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1638474
Listed For Sale
$379,000
Sep 30, 2022
Source: NYSAMLSs #IB406793
Sold
$312,000
Sep 27, 2022
Source: ITMLS #406793
Pending
$320,000

Market trends in Ithaca

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$464K
$57.87KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.0%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$230
$1MoM
Available listings
151
6MoM

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What Locals Say about Ithaca

At least 179 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say there's wildlife

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • Bkmonroe1012
    "Its bearable at times. Traffic mostly when the students are back and or when there is construction. "
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  • Dorota S
    "Nature, proximity to shopping and leisurely activities, quiet."
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  • Lamont Nelson-fish
    "It’s a good walking neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Meeting neighbors for fireplace socializing and watching everyone’s pets is great. The view of July 4th is lovely"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of inebriated college students driving short distances around the neighborhoods when they shouldn’t be and overly intoxicated walking by houses shouting/ overly rowdy at all times of the night & early morning."
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog friendly and family friendly. Close to Northeast Elementary and Dewitt Middle school - I used to walk to school as a kid growing up there. Safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of college students partying (loud music, public drinking/intoxication, recreational drug use, etc..)."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have been living in Cayuga heights for 4 years, love it absolutely. Feel sad to leave such a quiet and beautiful place."
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  • Samara G.
    "They would like the dog park mostly the skateboard park and the only thing they wouldn’t like is some landlords expect dog deposits and some don’t allow dogs, whether working dog or not."
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  • Vanessa H. B.
    "I walk to my office, which is around the corner from where I live. I love it! There is public transport, which I would feel good about using if I moved. "
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  • Tristan H.
    "Public transportation is readily available and accessible by all who live in Cayuga Heights. TCAT busses run very often and go in all directions."
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  • Lj279
    "It is hard to live here and depend on public transportation. You must have a car for groceries and emergencies. There is no biking path or good side walks. "
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  • Mnichols
    "I have lived on south hill for 25 years in 2 different homes. It is close to downtown and state park, I can walk to ithaca college and buttermilk falls park in 10 min each."
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  • Kurtwright
    "Close to CORNELL campus......walkable Close to Ithaca Commons.....walkable Well maintained historic houses"
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. The local park is a great asset of the neighborhood. "
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  • Joshua P.
    "Views, street lights and nature trail. Traffic can get a bit fast, but the road is safe. New bike paths across the bridge are interesting "
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  • Paul
    "It is a very easy commute to downtown. Slightly more to the colleges. I consider commutes under 15 minutes to be easy though. I know Ithacans complain about traffic at the “octopus”, but that’s only because most of them have never seen traffic."
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  • David W.
    "Amazing location! I walk 10 blocks to work. Gimme Coffee is on the way. Historic Northside Triangle is the place to be!"
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  • Dani932
    "The apartments aren't upgraded for the amount you pay on a one-bedroom. The area is quiet and l haven't had any issues living here."
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  • Ronald B.
    "Semi-rural atmosphere. Lots of walking paths and hiking trails in the area. Our area of Dryden is in the Ithaca School District, whisky is very good."
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful, nice view. The community is looking forward to sidewalks that will help the area become more navigating. The community is nice but not as inviting as some may like."
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  • Latoya Peterson
    "Landlords don’t except Section 8 assistants. Good luck getting your security deposit back!?! Slum lords own most property here unfortunately."
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  • Trulia User
    "Access to public transportation a plus. They need to work on installing shoulders on west king road. Commuting is easy"
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  • Paul
    "I've lived in the area for 13 years. I've lived in Northeast Ithaca specifically for 5 years. Northeast Ithaca is very competitive as far as buying a home. The people are great and Northeast Elementary including the Ithaca City School District is beyond amazing. Northeast Ithaca is close to Cornell University. There are many reasons why homes in in Northeast Ithaca are in high demand."
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  • Littlespoon1970
    "I have lived here for three years and I feel safe in this neighborhood. People are friendly and it’s in walking distance to the commons and my work at Ithaca High School."
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  • Ithacadale169
    "the area I live in is quiet and full of nature with a creek and trails to walk. there are a few loud dogs but they are usually quiet"
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  • Paul
    "We have neighborhood holiday parties and always run into many familiar faces at community events. Ithaca is a safe small town with great restaurants and attractions."
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  • Joann.reinhardt
    "Community that gives to family & children of many activities. Dryden offers healthy activities for all ages. Library is an investment for the community. "
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  • Joann.reinhardt
    "Great community for young families as well as the retired couples. The city and colleges offer many free entertainment to all of the residents. Many grocery stores and restaurants and retail stores to shop. Unique shops on the main common area in the middle of the city. There is so many outdoor lights activities for all ages in the Finger Lakes area. "
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  • Tim T.
    "There are two parks in a three block area. Level walking throughout the neighborhood. It would be nice however for the city to make the parks more dog friendly and put up waste containers for doggy poop bags. "
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  • Theguru1992
    "ithaca is a collage towns with many store fronts an bars stores are simple walk down the hill. great place to live or rent with family or going to college"
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  • Kristin c.
    "Like: many dog owners and they are friendly Not like: no sidewalks on roads where cars drive very fast"
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  • Mmogelonsky
    "Lots of dogs everywhere and great walking paths...not a lot of sidewalks but drivers are careful. A bit of a drive to the dog park downtown but there are some open areas nearby "
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Frequently asked questions about 121 Thurston Ave

  • What is 121 Thurston Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 121 Thurston Ave in Ithaca, NY is $370,600.
  • What is the price history for 121 Thurston Ave?
    121 Thurston Ave in Ithaca, NY last sold for $370,000 in December 2025.
  • Is Ithaca a buyer's or seller's market?
    Ithaca is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Ithaca?
    The median sale price in Ithaca is $464K. That is up $57.87K from the prior month.
  • Does 121 Thurston Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 121 Thurston Ave in Ithaca, NY has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 121 Thurston Ave?
    The lot at 121 Thurston Ave in Ithaca, NY is about 0.28 acres (12,197 sq ft).

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