21 Waterview Hts, Ithaca, NY 14850
SOLD
AUG 12, 2026

$885,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 3,886 sqft (on 1.40 acres)

21 Waterview Hts, Ithaca, NY 14850

Est. Refi. Payment $6,298/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 12, 2026 for $885,000 (6% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$885K
Since last month
$400 (0%)
Since last year
Decreased$47K (-5%)
Since last sale
Increased$800 (+0.1%)
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 +74% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$886K
August 2026$885K
July 2026$909K
June 2026$908K
May 2026$951K
April 2026$854K
March 2026$845K
February 2026$833K
January 2026$818K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
52 Reach Run, Ithaca, NY
0.10
Single-Family Home
$824,000
12/23/25
4
3
3,829
39 Smugglers Path, Ithaca, NY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,148,000
12/15/25
5
4
3,045
51 Waterview Hts, Ithaca, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
11/03/25
5
5.5
4,842
8 Captains Walk, Ithaca, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,252,000
12/01/25
5
5.5
4,953
165 Reach Run, Ithaca, NY
0.49
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
10/21/25
4
4
3,815
30 Waterwagon Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.35
Single-Family Home
$458,900
09/24/25
3
2.5
1,836
163 Drake Rd, Lansing, NY
0.86
Single-Family Home
$818,850
01/30/26
4
3
2,959
147 Reach Run, Ithaca, NY
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,268,000
07/20/26
5
4.5
8,626

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
39 Teeter Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.06
$969,500
5
4.5
4,000
Off Market
6 Waterview Hts, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.10
$838,200
4
3
3,418
Off Market
20 Reach Run Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.10
$1,046,000
4
3
5,161
Off Market
52 Reach Run, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.10
$824,000
4
3
3,829
Recently Sold
5 Cutters Path, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.13
$793,400
4
3.5
3,073
Off Market
51 Waterview Hts, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.15
$1,478,400
5
5.5
4,842
Off Market
45 Reach Run, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.15
$1,058,300
4
3.5
4,226
Off Market
Captains Walk, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.16
-
-
-
-
Off Market
8 Captains Walk, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.20
$1,252,000
5
5.5
4,953
Recently Sold
9 Fairwinds Way, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.20
$766,300
4
3.5
3,911
Off Market
39 Smugglers Path, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.22
$1,148,000
5
4
3,045
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1995
1.4 acre lot
3,886 sqft
$228/sqft
3 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome to modern lakeside living in the highly sought-after Lake Watch neighborhood - where every evening offers breathtaking sunset views over Cayuga Lake, and everyday living feels like a getaway. This charming, beautifully updated home combines the warmth of a black-and-white cottage aesthetic with top-tier finishes and serene surroundings, including a wooded private backyard full of nature to explore. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully renovated residence designed for both comfort and style. The open layout features wide plank Manhattan Maple engineered hardwood flooring laid in a striking diagonal pattern that enhances the flow and visual appeal. At the heart of the home is a fully updated dream kitchen with an expanded island and a custom quartz installation, including a full quartz wall backsplash and countertops. Premium Wolf and Jennair appliances offer the ultimate blend of functionality and elegance. Upstairs, the spa-inspired bathroom features full-height porcelain tiles, a frameless glass shower wall, and a luxurious shower experience with the advanced Moen 4-Outlet Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Digital Shower Controller with personalized temperature settings and wall mounted body sprays with hydro jets. The first-floor powder room is equally refined, featuring a James Martin Boston Collection vanity with stainless steel craftsmanship and a solid-surface top, set against contemporary neutral wallpaper. The fully finished basement adds another level of comfort and versatility, with modern plank flooring, a sleek bar area, private gym space, and a stylish full bathroom. Outfitted with porcelain wall and floor tiles, this bathroom includes a Delta rain shower system with a 3-jet hand shower featuring PowderRain technology. With private access, the basement is well-suited as an independent rental unit or Airbnb opportunity. Whether you're enjoying quiet evenings on the back deck, entertaining in the gourmet kitchen, or venturing out to nearby lake trails, this home offers a perfect balance of modern luxury, practical living, and exceptional location—all just minutes from the heart of Ithaca.
21 Waterview Hts, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,886 sqft single-family home built in 1995. It last sold for $885,000 on Aug 12, 2026 (6% below the $945,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $885,100, with a rent estimate of $4,005/month.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Melissa B Shames, (607) 227-5323
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Bought with: Stacey Simons, (607) 426-6559, Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1684652

Home Details for 21 Waterview Hts

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Basement, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Gym, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3886 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Water ConnectedAppliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range HoodDishwasherLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Door: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: DeckExterior: Blacktop Driveway, DeckFoundation: Poured
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached,Garage,Garage Door Opener
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (below surface): 1252 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 42

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1995
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story
Building
Construction Materials: Cedar
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50328903600000010670000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $945,000Price Per Sqft: $228/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jul 08 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: LansingCommunity: Cayuga Highlands
School Information
Elementary School: Raymond C Buckley ElementaryElementary School District: LansingJr High / Middle School District: LansingHigh School District: Lansing

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3886 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.4 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Appliances

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: R1684652Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 607-227-5323Universal Property Id: US-36109-N-50328903600000010670000000-R-N

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 12, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1684652
Sold
$885,000
Jul 21, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1684652
Pending
$945,000
Jul 8, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1684652
Contingent
$945,000
May 27, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1684652
Listed For Sale
$945,000
Jul 14, 2025
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1613815
ListingRemoved
$965,000

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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    "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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  • 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 21 Waterview Hts

  • What is 21 Waterview Hts estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 21 Waterview Hts in Ithaca, NY is $885,100.
  • What is the price history for 21 Waterview Hts?
    21 Waterview Hts in Ithaca, NY last sold for $885,000 in August 2026.
  • 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 21 Waterview Hts have air conditioning?
    Yes, 21 Waterview Hts in Ithaca, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 21 Waterview Hts have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 21 Waterview Hts in Ithaca, NY has laundry facilities.

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