496 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
UNDER CONTRACT

496 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 768 sqft

$186,000

Est. Mortgage $1,303/mo*
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$186,000

Est. Mortgage $1,303/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
768 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Efficient living is the name of the game these days and this house has it! A cozy ranch style home with 2 beds and 1 bath for easy living just 10 minutes from the center of Ithaca. With solar panels and efficient heat pumps for heating and cooling, you'll stay warm and cool for a fraction of what it costs elsewhere. A pleasant living room and hardwood floors throughout, ready to be polished to perfection. The dry, full basement offers space for storage, or make it into workout space or a workshop, whatever fits your lifestyle. Homes this affordable don't stay on the market for long, so get in to see it soon and bring your cottage-core aspirations!

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$242
Listed
81 days ago
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing by: Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown), (607) 257-0666
Emily Doyle, (607) 257-0666
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1665100
Also Listed on NYSAMLSs.

Home Details for 496 Nelson Rd

Active Status

MLS Status: Under Contract

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 4
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: 768 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: High Speed Internet AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, WasherDryerLaundry: In BasementRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Ductless,Electric,SolarHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Ductless
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Architectural ShingleExterior: Blacktop DrivewayFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
No GarageParking: No Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 46Days on Market: 81

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50220000400000010530000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $186,000Price Per Sqft: $242
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: DanbyCommunity: Section 4
School Information
Elementary School: South HillElementary School District: IthacaJr High / Middle School: Boynton MiddleJr High / Middle School District: IthacaHigh School: Ithaca Senior HighHigh School District: Ithaca

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: R1665100

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 768 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: R1665100Living Area Range Units: Square FeetZillow Contingency Status: Under ContractAttribution Contact: 607-257-0666Universal Property Id: US-36109-N-50220000400000010530000000-R-N

Price History for 496 Nelson Rd

DatePriceEventSource
04/20/2026$186,000ContingentNYSAMLSs #R1665100
03/27/2026$186,000PriceChange
NYSAMLSs #R1665100
03/05/2026$195,000Listed For SaleNYSAMLSs #R1665100
12/07/2023ListingRemovedITMLS #407931
04/04/2023$157,500Sold
NYSAMLSs #IB407931
01/14/2023$159,900PendingITMLS #407931
01/09/2023$159,900Listed For SaleECMLS #268703
09/26/2016$81,500Sold
NYSAMLSs #IB307043
08/02/2016$83,500PendingAgent Provided
07/22/2016$83,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/31/2005$75,000Sold
N/A
05/04/1998$31,500Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$160,000
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
1042 Coddington Road, Ithaca, NY
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365 Troy Rd, Ithaca, NY
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2
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902 Coddington Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.51
Single-Family Home
$266,000
08/11/25
3
2
1,272
181 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.41
Single-Family Home
$400,000
02/13/26
3
2
1,890
54 Hornbrook Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.81
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$350,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,890
1356 Coddington Rd, Brooktondale, NY
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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

  • 78 % Say there's wildlife

  • 77 % 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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  • 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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  • Dsevey
    "My commute is within 15 minutes and traffic is never an issue. I would like to see more public transportation options. "
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  • 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."
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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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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Emily Doyle, Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown), (607) 257-0666
Agent Phone: (607) 257-0666
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496 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 768 sqft single-family home built in 1950. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NYSAMLSs on Mar 5, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# R1665100.