143 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
OFF MARKET

$40,000

Last sold price
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 904 sqft (on 0.68 acres)

143 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 5, 2024 for $40,000

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
181 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.16
Single-Family Home
$400,000
02/13/26
3
2
1,890
365 Troy Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.59
Single-Family Home
$405,000
03/13/26
4
2
1,404
2 Whitetail Dr, Ithaca, NY
1.04
Single-Family Home
$437,500
09/29/26
3
2
2,030
496 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.57
Single-Family Home
$178,000
06/17/26
2
1
768
2 Lagrand Ct, Ithaca, NY
0.88
Single-Family Home
$640,000
07/15/26
4
2.5
2,831
168 Troy Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.10
Single-Family Home
$372,000
11/25/25
3
2.5
2,408
123 Larisa Ln, Ithaca, NY
0.88
Single-Family Home
$835,000
12/02/25
5
4
3,477
1034 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.81
Single-Family Home
$175,000
05/06/26
3
1
1,148
321 Old Gorge Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.00
Single-Family Home
$780,000
06/12/26
4
4
4,223

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
285 Ridgecrest Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.02
$28,100
2
1
868
Off Market
135 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.04
$87,100
4
1
1,380
Off Market
144 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.04
$191,200
3
1
1,188
Off Market
151 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.05
$337,400
3
2
1,512
Off Market
299 Ridgecrest Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.06
$241,000
3
2
2,145
Off Market
299 Ridgecrest Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
157 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.07
$319,700
3
1
1,584
Off Market
152 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.08
$239,100
3
1
966
Off Market
124 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.10
$354,000
4
2
2,472
Off Market
121 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.10
$373,000
3
2
2,379
Off Market
121 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.10
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
159 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.11
$345,700
3
2
1,791
Off Market
158 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.11
$284,500
3
2
960
Off Market
158 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.11
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
304 Ridgecrest Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.12
$256,300
3
2
884
Off Market
168 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.13
$339,300
3
2
1,323
Off Market
113 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.14
$291,800
4
2
1,681
Off Market
298 Ridgecrest Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.16
$371,500
2
2
2,151
Off Market
181 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.16
$400,000
3
2
1,890
Recently Sold
104 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.18
$245,200
2
1
1,008
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 143 Nelson Rd.
  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1952
0.68 acre lot
904 sqft

About this House

What's unique:Corner lotCrawl space
Rare opportunity for rehab or new build in Ithaca's South Hill elementary school district. Corner lot with well, septic and electricity, just needs some beautifying! The structure is a 2 bed 1 bath bungalow on a crawl space that could use some TLC or be replaced with a whole new house. (cannot access interior of house until after closing).
143 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 904 sqft single-family home built in 1952. It last sold for $40,000 on Dec 5, 2024 (38% below the $65,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,068/month.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Lindsay Hart, (607) 227-5990
RE/MAX In Motion
Bought with: Alanie Woodin, (607) 229-2203, RE/MAX In Motion
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1567293

Home Details for 143 Nelson Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 5
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 904 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Propane,Other,See RemarksAir Conditioning: Other,See RemarksHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Propane
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Other, See Remarks
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Other, See Remarks

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: See RemarksFoundation: Other, See Remarks
Parking & Garage
No GarageParking: No Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 11

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1952
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Other, See Remarks
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50220000300000010420000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $65,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Oct 04 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, Closing

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Danby
School Information
Elementary School: South HillElementary School District: IthacaJr High / Middle School District: IthacaHigh School District: Ithaca

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 904 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.68 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Rehab Financing

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: R1567293Living Area Range Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-36109-N-50220000300000010420000000-R-N

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 5, 2024
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1567293
Sold
$40,000
Oct 7, 2024
Source: ITMLS #R1567293
Pending
$65,000
Oct 4, 2024
Source: ITMLS #R1567293
Contingent
$65,000
Sep 23, 2024
Source: ITMLS #R1567293
Listed For Sale
$65,000

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

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  • 59% say neighbors are friendly
  • 58% say there are sidewalks
  • 56% say there's holiday spirit
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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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    "Its bearable at times. Traffic mostly when the students are back and or when there is construction. "
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  • Lamont Nelson-fish
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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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    "Lots of college students partying (loud music, public drinking/intoxication, recreational drug use, etc..)."
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    "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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    "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 143 Nelson Rd

  • What is the price history for 143 Nelson Rd?
    143 Nelson Rd in Ithaca, NY last sold for $40,000 in December 2024.
  • 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.
  • What do residents say about Ithaca?
    Residents describe Ithaca, NY as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Ithaca, NY.
  • How big is the lot at 143 Nelson Rd?
    The lot at 143 Nelson Rd in Ithaca, NY is about 0.68 acres (29,621 sq ft).

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