431 E  Seneca St #1, Ithaca, NY 14850
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431 E Seneca St #1
Ithaca, NY 14850

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,500 sqft
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,500 sqft

Home Value

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.18
Apartment
$2,000,000
04/01/26
1
1
12,090
0.43
Apartment
$780,000
09/19/25
2
1
-
2.89
Apartment
$800,000
01/20/26
3
2
1,638
6.26
Apartment
$240,000
01/16/26
2
1
1,000
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Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.02
$446,100
5
2
2,260
Off Market
0.00
$525,000
5
4
3,342
For Sale
0.06
$785,000
7
5
3,463
For Sale
0.02
$977,000
5
4
3,947
Off Market
0.05
$675,000
3
-
4,168
For Sale
0.08
$509,800
3
2.5
1,810
Off Market
0.07
$427,700
Studio
-
4,390
Off Market
0.13
$698,200
13
4
4,391
Off Market
0.15
$1,100,000
5
-
3,851
For Sale
0.15
$352,500
4
2
2,011
Recently Sold
0.16
$395,800
3
1.5
1,704
Off Market
0.18
$700,000
4
2
3,220
Recently Sold

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Year Built
1876
Living Area
1,500 sqft

About this House

Bright & Charming 2-Bedroom Apartment Heat Included Prime Location!

This private, first floor 2-bedroom apartment is nestled at the back of a beautiful historic home and features gorgeous hardwood floors, fresh paint, and tons of natural light from large windows on three sides.

Enjoy the convenience of a keypad entrance, a spacious front porch.

Located perfectly between Downtown Ithaca and Cornell University, this apartment is walkable to both and sits near a major bus route. Heat is included, and the monthly electric bill is very low. Off-street parking is available for an additional cost, or take advantage of free street parking nearby. Heat, hot water, and cooking gas are all included in the rent so this is a great opportunity to have a great place to live at a wonderful price. Lease will be through 6/30/25 with option to renew.

Professionally managed for your peace of mind.
This one won't lastschedule your showing today!
Unit amenities
Cat friendly, Dog friendly, Hardwood floors, Heat, Pet friendly, Refrigerator, Stove and oven, Vinyl floors
This four-unit home is located at the corner of East Seneca Street and Schuyler Place, ideally situated between downtown Ithaca and Cornell University. The building features original hardwood floors and large windows that let in plenty of natural light.

Now under new professional management, the property offers practical living with easy access to bus routes, shops, restaurants, and both city and campus amenities.
431 E Seneca St #1, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,500 sqft apartment built in 1876. More recently, it was listed as a rental in December 2025 with an asking price of $1,900 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 11, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,949/month.

Home Details for 431 E Seneca St #1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1876
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsAvailable: now

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Additional Information

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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 11, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,800
Apr 29, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,800
Price decreased by 10%
Feb 25, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,000
Price increased by 5%
Dec 24, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,900
Nov 30, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,545

Market trends in Ithaca

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$406K
$17.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
1.1%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$228
$6
MoM
Available listings
145
2
MoM
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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.
  • Trulia User
    "Meeting neighbors for fireplace socializing and watching everyone’s pets is great. The view of July 4th is lovely"
  • 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."
  • 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"
  • Trulia User
    "Lots of college students partying (loud music, public drinking/intoxication, recreational drug use, etc..)."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • Kurtwright
    "Close to CORNELL campus......walkable Close to Ithaca Commons.....walkable Well maintained historic houses"
  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. The local park is a great asset of the neighborhood. "
  • 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 "
  • 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."
  • David W.
    "Amazing location! I walk 10 blocks to work. Gimme Coffee is on the way. Historic Northside Triangle is the place to be!"
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Latoya Peterson
    "Landlords don’t except Section 8 assistants. Good luck getting your security deposit back!?! Slum lords own most property here unfortunately."
  • Trulia User
    "Access to public transportation a plus. They need to work on installing shoulders on west king road. Commuting is easy"
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Dsevey
    "My commute is within 15 minutes and traffic is never an issue. I would like to see more public transportation options. "
  • LexiH
    "This place is pretty quiet, it’s a really nice neighborhood very safe and it’s close to the airport and many trails to walk so you can Birdwatch very beautiful during the summer and spring."
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • Kristin c.
    "Like: many dog owners and they are friendly Not like: no sidewalks on roads where cars drive very fast"
  • 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 431 E Seneca St #1

  • 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 $406K. That is up $17.33K 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.
  • What are the closest schools to 431 E Seneca St #1?
    The closest schools to 431 E Seneca St #1 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).