405 Columbia St, Ithaca, NY 14850
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$399,000

Original price: $439,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,829 sqft

405 Columbia St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Est. Mortgage $2,881/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 89% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1920
$218/sqft

Local Information

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

Located on South Hill, this 1920 Craftsman combines original character with thoughtful updates and convenient access to downtown Ithaca, the South Hill Recreation Way, and nearby amenities. Inside, you’ll find a freshly painted interior, hardwood floors, original chestnut woodwork, and a spacious living room with a fireplace. An arched doorway leads into the formal dining room, and the updated kitchen features cherry Shaker cabinets and quartz countertops. There’s also potential space on the first floor to add a half bath, offering even more flexibility for future updates. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a full bath, while the semi-finished third floor offers two additional flexible spaces that could be used as a home office, workout room, studio, or extra storage. Outside, the deep, fully fenced backyard has been recently landscaped, creating an inviting space to garden, entertain, or relax. The property also includes off-street parking with access from the private alley. One of the best parts of this home is the location. The South Hill Recreation Way, Six Mile Creek, downtown Ithaca, The Commons, restaurants, shops, and public transportation are nearby. Cornell University and Ithaca College are also nearby, making it easy to enjoy everything Ithaca has to offer while still having a quiet neighborhood setting to come home to.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 89% nearby.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing by: Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown), (607) 257-0666
Bethany Huey, (607) 351-3131
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1697348
Also Listed on NYSAMLSs.

Home Details for 405 Columbia St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Basement, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1829 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, WasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In BasementRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas,Hot WaterHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Floors: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Open, PorchFencing: FullExterior: Fully Fenced, Gravel DrivewayFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
No GarageParking: No Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Connected

Days on Market

Days on Market: 36

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman,Historic/Antique
Building
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50070008200000070030000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,000Price Per Sqft: $218
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

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Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: R1697348

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1829 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Trails/PathsNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6551.424 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: R1697348Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 607-351-3131Universal Property Id: US-36109-N-50070008200000070030000000-R-N

Additional Information

Trails/Paths

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$388K
Since last month
Decreased$44K (-10.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$52K (-11.8%)
Since last sale
Decreased$37K (-8.8%)
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 +62% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$388K
August 2026$432K
July 2026$449K
June 2026$453K
May 2026$446K
April 2026$437K
March 2026$438K
February 2026$454K
January 2026$449K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
115 Ferris Pl, Ithaca, NY
0.14
Single-Family Home
$429,000
08/03/26
4
1.5
1,792
201 Columbia St, Ithaca, NY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$465,000
09/17/26
4
2
2,146
134 Pearsall Pl, Ithaca, NY
0.32
Single-Family Home
$265,000
12/17/25
3
1
1,026
148 Crescent Pl, Ithaca, NY
0.29
Single-Family Home
$340,000
09/03/26
4
2
1,553
111 Pennsylvania Ave, Ithaca, NY
0.48
Single-Family Home
$290,000
12/17/25
3
1
1,152
105 Valley Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.37
Single-Family Home
$480,000
12/12/25
4
1.5
2,230
104 Valley Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.38
Single-Family Home
$450,000
05/08/26
3
2
1,430
209 Bryant Ave, Ithaca, NY
0.52
Single-Family Home
$510,000
08/18/26
3
2
1,665
601 S Aurora St, Ithaca, NY
0.23
Single-Family Home
$320,000
11/25/25
4
2
1,512

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
401 Columbia St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.01
$413,700
3
2
1,889
Off Market
402 Columbia St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.03
$223,400
3
1
1,176
Off Market
408 Columbia St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.03
$587,000
3
1.5
1,735
Off Market
408 Hudson St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.13
$395,600
5
3
1,598
Off Market
142 Giles St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.13
$337,200
4
2.5
2,466
Off Market
115 Ferris Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.14
$429,000
4
1.5
1,792
Recently Sold
104 Crescent Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.16
$500,600
4
2
1,750
Off Market
Crescent Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.17
$434,000
3
2
1,550
Off Market
Hillview Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.17
$282,400
9
-
-
Off Market
135 Hudson St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.16
$700,000
4
2
3,220
Recently Sold
108 Ferris Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.17
-
8
3
3,227
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 9, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1697348
PriceChange
$399,000
Price decreased by 9%
Aug 28, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1697348
PriceChange
$439,000
Price decreased by 2%
Aug 13, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1697348
Listed For Sale
$449,000
Sep 19, 2024
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1546478
Sold
$425,000
Jul 2, 2024
Source: ITMLS #R1546478
Pending
$399,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Bethany Huey, Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown), (607) 257-0666
Agent Phone: (607) 351-3131
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Frequently asked questions about 405 Columbia St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 405 Columbia St?
    Based on a $399,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 405 Columbia St in Ithaca, NY is approximately $2,908 (about $2,151 principal & interest, $682 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 405 Columbia St compare to homes in Ithaca?
    405 Columbia St in Ithaca, NY is listed at $399,000, about 14% below the $464K median sale price in Ithaca.
  • 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 homes for sale in Ithaca, NY.
  • What are the closest schools to 405 Columbia St?
    The closest schools to 405 Columbia St in Ithaca, NY are Belle Sherman School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 4/10), Beverly J Martin Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10), Boynton Middle School (rated 8/10).
  • Does 405 Columbia St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 405 Columbia St in Ithaca, NY has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 405 Columbia St have a yard?
    Yes, 405 Columbia St in Ithaca, NY has a yard.
405 Columbia St, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,829 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NYSAMLSs on Aug 13, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# R1697348.