249 Updike Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
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$332,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Oct 7, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,200 sqft

249 Updike Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1991
1,200 sqft
$277/sqft
1 Parking Spaces

Local Information

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  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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About this House

What's unique:Cozy and unique space
The barn is a cozy and unique space, situated on 27 acres of meadow and forest with a pond for swimming, fishing, and ice skating, depending on the season. There is no highway noise on the dirt road, and the stars shine brightly on clear nights, giving the place a true country feel, yet it's still only a five minute drive from downtown Ithaca, Ithaca College, and Cornell University. Feel free to enjoy and play our piano, any stringed instruments, and extensive record collection! The space This 1830's barn was deconstructed and moved to this plot of land from Dryden, NY in 1991 and was then converted into a home. The big beams throughout the main living space are original. It sits on a dirt road that's very quiet with no highway noise, but it's a five minute drive from the downtown area, Ithaca College, and Cornell University. East Hill Plaza is also very close (for groceries, a gym, drug store, etc.) There are walking trails through our woods along a gorge (the tributaries of which connect with Six Mile Creek ... and speaking of Six Mile Creek, the winery by the name is a couple miles away, and several more wineries can be found around Cayuga and Seneca Lakes!) and a pond for swimming and fishing, or ice skating if you're staying in the winter. The wood stove makes for an extra cozy wintertime vibe if you're looking to curl up with a book and a cup of tea while the snow falls outside. There is a king sized bed in the master bedroom upstairs and a queen bed in the guest room downstairs. Just a heads up: the kitchen is small, and there is limited surface area, so we just use the dining table for food prep. The same can be said for the bathrooms: the downstairs full bath is European-style (with the shower and sink on one side of the hall and the toilet on the other, which actually has its perks!), and the upstairs half bath in the master bedroom is also very small. The barn itself has cozy, good vibes all around! If you wonder anything else about the house or the Ithaca area, we'd love to help. We adore this area and know it well, so if you like recommendations for for restaurants, wineries, hikes, sights, etc., please let us know.
249 Updike Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home built in 1991. It last sold for $42,000 on Nov 30, 2020 (2,485% above the $1,625 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2026 with an asking price of $1,625 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 27, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $332,800, with a rent estimate of $2,017/month.

Home Details for 249 Updike Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central, FireplaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Air Conditioner, Central AirHeating Fuel: Central
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1991
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 MonthAvailable: Jan 13th

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: Deck On Site

Comparable Sales for 249 Updike Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
61 Makarainen Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.43
Single-Family Home
$160,000
07/17/26
1
1
920 sqft
496 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.67
Single-Family Home
$178,000
06/17/26
2
1
768 sqft
365 Troy Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.66
Single-Family Home
$405,000
03/13/26
4
2
1,404 sqft
519 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.77
Single-Family Home
$312,500
08/03/26
3
2
1,503 sqft
246-248 Updike Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,435,000
07/09/26
6
4.5
4,937 sqft
181 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.08
Single-Family Home
$400,000
02/13/26
3
2
1,890 sqft
125 German Cross Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.33
Single-Family Home
$404,625
02/02/26
2
2
1,868 sqft
929 Coddington Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.84
Single-Family Home
$796,000
07/24/26
4
3
2,436 sqft
487 Troy Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.82
Single-Family Home
$625,000
07/29/26
3
3
3,284 sqft
1672 Slaterville Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.84
Single-Family Home
$203,000
11/12/25
2
1
1,032 sqft

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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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 27, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,625
Jun 26, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,625
Apr 8, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,950
Feb 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,950
Nov 30, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$42,000

Frequently asked questions about 249 Updike Rd

  • What is 249 Updike Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 249 Updike Rd in Ithaca, NY is $332,800.
  • What is the price history for 249 Updike Rd?
    249 Updike Rd in Ithaca, NY last sold for $42,000 in November 2020.
  • 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 249 Updike Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 249 Updike Rd in Ithaca, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 249 Updike Rd have parking?
    Yes, 249 Updike Rd in Ithaca, NY has on-site parking.

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