506 E  Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
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506 E Seneca St
Ithaca, NY 14850

  • 3 Beds
  • 4,168 sqft

$675,000

Original price: $685,000
Est. Mortgage $4,620/mo*

$675,000

Original price: $685,000
Est. Mortgage $4,620/mo*
3 Beds
4,168 sqft

Home Highlights

Climate Control
Heating only
Price/Sqft
$162
Listed
180+ days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 506 E Seneca St.
  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

The exterior siding is newly painted. Located in the heart of College Town, this charming 6-unit apartment building offers a unique blend of historic character and modern convenience. Just a short walk from Cornell University, and Downtown Ithaca. It is nestled within a well-preserved historic district, and this property offers 6 parking spaces. Call to schedule a showing tour!
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listing by: Howard Hanna S Tier Inc, (607) 257-0800
Zoe Leonard, (917) 887-5458
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1641652
Also Listed on NYSAMLSs.

Home Details for 506 E Seneca St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4168 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dryer, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, WasherDryerLaundry: Coin-operatedRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas,Hot WaterHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Membrane RubberExterior: Blacktop Driveway
Parking & Garage
No GarageParking: Three or more Spaces,Driveway,No Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Connected

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 179Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1895
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi Family
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Shake Siding, Wood Siding
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50070006200000030090000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $675,000Price Per Sqft: $162
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Closing

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: R1641652

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4168 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Laundry FacilitiesNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9147.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Rent Includes: All UtilitiesOwner Pays: All Utilities

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: R1641652Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 917-887-5458Universal Property Id: US-36109-N-50070006200000030090000000-R-N

Additional Information

Laundry Facilities

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

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 11, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1641652
PriceChange
$675,000
Price decreased by 1%
Nov 19, 2025
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1641652
PriceChange
$685,000
Price decreased by 1%
Oct 3, 2025
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1641652
Listed For Sale
$695,000
May 8, 2025
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1576459
ListingRemoved
$690,000
Jan 16, 2025
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1576459
PriceChange
$690,000
Price decreased by 4%

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$648K
Since last month
Increased$24K (+3.8%)
Since last year
Decreased$12K (-1.8%)
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 decreased by -17% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$648K
July 2026$624K
June 2026$625K
May 2026$632K
April 2026$627K
March 2026$628K
February 2026$628K
January 2026$638K
2025
2024

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
0.22
Multi-Family Home
$401,000
03/13/26
6
2
3,326
0.11
Multi-Family Home
$352,500
12/08/25
4
2
2,011
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$380,000
01/09/26
6
2
2,656
0.36
Multi-Family Home
$945,000
02/10/26
7
6
3,474
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$685,000
04/16/26
8
4
3,700
0.30
Multi-Family Home
$727,000
09/05/25
9
6
5,488
0.27
Multi-Family Home
$320,000
03/05/26
4
2
1,792
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$600,000
06/18/26
5
-
2,869
0.29
Multi-Family Home
$580,000
08/19/25
7
3
2,666

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
0.05
$525,000
5
4
3,342
For Sale
0.06
$977,000
5
4
3,947
Off Market
0.04
$785,000
8
5
3,463
For Sale
0.07
$446,100
5
2
2,260
Off Market
0.09
$427,700
Studio
-
4,390
Off Market
0.09
$709,700
13
4
4,391
Off Market
0.12
$509,800
3
2.5
1,810
Off Market
0.11
-
7
3
3,448
Off Market
0.11
$975,000
14
5
4,507
For Sale
0.11
$352,500
4
2
2,011
Recently Sold
0.11
$1,100,000
5
-
3,851
For Sale

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

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 506 E Seneca St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 506 E Seneca St?
    Based on a $675,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 506 E Seneca St in Ithaca, NY is approximately $4,686 (about $3,458 principal & interest, $1,153 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 506 E Seneca St compare to homes in Ithaca?
    506 E Seneca St in Ithaca, NY is listed at $675,000, about 66% above the $406K 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 506 E Seneca St?
    The closest schools to 506 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 506 E Seneca St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 506 E Seneca St in Ithaca, NY has in-unit laundry.
Zoe Leonard, Howard Hanna S Tier Inc, (607) 257-0800
Agent Phone: (917) 887-5458
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506 E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 3 bedroom, 4,168 sqft multi-family built in 1895. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NYSAMLSs on Oct 3, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# R1641652.