505 E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
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$549,000

  • 6 Beds
  • 4,045 sqft

505 E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Est. Mortgage $3,923/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1886
$136/sqft

Local Information

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

505 E Seneca Street offers exceptional flexibility in the heart of Ithaca’s historic district. Ideally suited for an investment property, boarding house, or conversion back to a private single family residence, this property presents a rare opportunity in a highly convenient location close to Cornell University, downtown Ithaca, restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and neighborhood amenities.
Filled with unique charm and period character, the home welcomes you with a lovely wraparound porch and beautiful stained glass details. The main level features a spacious living room with direct access to the porch, along with a kitchen enhanced by a butler’s pantry. The second floor includes four bedrooms, arranged with two bedrooms sharing each Jack and Jill bathroom, creating a functional layout for both rental use and private living. The third floor offers additional flexibility with two rooms and a full bathroom, providing space that is open to interpretation for guest rooms, office space, studio use, recreation, or expanded living.
With generous space and a versatile layout, this property offers multiple possibilities for an owner occupant, investor, or buyer looking for long term potential. Its location, historic character, and configuration make it well positioned for rental use, while its charm and setting also provide an excellent foundation for those seeking a spacious in town residence.
Whether you are looking to expand your investment portfolio, create student or professional housing, or restore a classic Ithaca property into a private single family home, 505 E Seneca Street offers location, flexibility, and opportunity in one of Ithaca’s most desirable central neighborhoods.

Please note the source of the square footage is the floor plans included in photos and attachments. The garage on the property is not currently in use.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing by: Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc., (607) 257-0666
Jill Burlington, (607) 592-0474
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1675740
Also Listed on NYSAMLSs, NYSAMLSs, NYSAMLSs.

Home Details for 505 E Seneca St

Active Status

MLS Status: Pending

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 6
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4045 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range HoodLaundry: Common AreaRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas,SteamHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Leaded Glass, Skylight(s)Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Number of Stories: 3Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Security
Security: Security System Owned

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Other See RemarksPatio / Porch: PatioExterior: Blacktop Driveway, Patio
Parking & Garage
No GarageParking: Two Spaces,No Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Connected

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 7Days on Market: 121

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1886
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family, Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50070006900000030020000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $549,000Price Per Sqft: $136
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu May 28 2026Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Ithaca City
School Information
Elementary School: Belle ShermanElementary School District: IthacaJr High / Middle School District: IthacaHigh School District: Ithaca

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: R1675740

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4045 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: NoneNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8350.452 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Rent Includes: All Utilities, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Heat, Hot Water, Snow Removal, Trash Collection, WaterFurnishedOwner Pays: All Utilities, Electricity, Gas, Grounds Care, Heat, Hot Water, Snow Removal, Trash Collection, Water

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: R1675740Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 607-592-0474Universal Property Id: US-36109-N-50070006900000030020000000-R-N

Additional Information

None

Around this home

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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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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
$540K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$3K (-0.5%)
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 decreased by -1% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$540K
August 2026$542K
July 2026$543K
June 2026$543K
May 2026$542K

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Bed
Bath
Sqft
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116 Schuyler Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Off Market
431 E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
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For Sale
507 E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
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For Sale
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Off Market
506 E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
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For Sale
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0.13
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Off Market
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Studio
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Off Market
119 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.10
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For Sale
201 Stewart Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
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0.17
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Off Market
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Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 10, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1675740
Pending
$549,000
May 28, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1675740
Contingent
$549,000
May 21, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1675740
Listed For Sale
$549,000

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Agent Phone: (607) 592-0474
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Frequently asked questions about 505 E Seneca St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 505 E Seneca St?
    Based on a $549,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 505 E Seneca St in Ithaca, NY is approximately $3,972 (about $2,959 principal & interest, $938 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 505 E Seneca St compare to homes in Ithaca?
    505 E Seneca St in Ithaca, NY is listed at $549,000, about 18% above 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 505 E Seneca St?
    The closest schools to 505 E Seneca 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 505 E Seneca St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 505 E Seneca St in Ithaca, NY has laundry facilities.
  • Is there a virtual tour of 505 E Seneca St?
    Yes, a virtual tour of 505 E Seneca St in Ithaca, NY is available.
505 E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 6 bedroom, 4,045 sqft multi-family built in 1886. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NYSAMLSs on May 21, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# R1675740.