517 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850
SOLD
JAN 13, 2026

517 W Buffalo St
Ithaca, NY 14850

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,864 sqft

$342,200

Last Sold: Jan 13, 2026
2% below list $350K
$184/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,307/mo*
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$342,200

Last Sold: Jan 13, 2026
2% below list $350K
$184/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,307/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,864 sqft

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Description

Downtown Ithaca Duplex – Fully Rented or Ideal for Owner-Occupant

Fantastic opportunity in the heart of Ithaca! This fully rented duplex sits on a spacious city lot with off-street parking and charming hardwood floors. A great choice for an investor now, with the flexibility to live in one unit in the future.

The main-level apartment offers a freshly painted 2-bedroom layout, featuring one large bedroom, a second bedroom or office, a bright eat-in kitchen, and a comfortable living area.

The upstairs apartment also has 2 bedrooms, a generous formal dining room, a welcoming living room, and a bonus office space—perfect for working from home or creative pursuits.

The barn offers space for storage, parking a vehicle, or hobbies.

Located just steps from Washington Park, Gimme Coffee, GreenStar Food Co-op, and downtown’s vibrant restaurants and bars, this property blends convenience, charm, and steady rental income in one of Ithaca’s most desirable neighborhoods.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 16, 2026

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$184/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 517 W Buffalo St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Sump Pump
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1864 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Gas,Hot Water,RadiantHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Fuses
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: No StairsFloors: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Membrane RubberPatio / Porch: Balcony, DeckExterior: Awning(s), Balcony, Deck, Private Yard, See RemarksFoundation: Poured
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Two or More Spaces
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Connected

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1860
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Duplex, Multi FamilyArchitecture: Duplex
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50070005900000060050000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $350,000Price Per Sqft: $184/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Aug 18 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Ithaca City
School Information
Elementary School: Beverly J Martin ElementaryElementary School District: IthacaJr High / Middle School District: IthacaHigh School District: Ithaca

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1864 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 2

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Rent Includes: Heat, Hot Water, WaterOwner Pays: Heat, Hot Water, Water

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: R1629693Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 607-227-5323Universal Property Id: US-36109-N-50070005900000060050000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Melissa B Shames, (607) 227-5323
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Bought with: Chi Wah Tillberg, Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1629693

Price History for 517 W Buffalo St

DatePriceEventSource
01/13/2026$342,200Sold
NYSAMLSs #R1629693
12/29/2025$350,000PendingNYSAMLSs #R1629693
08/19/2025$350,000ContingentNYSAMLSs #R1629693
08/14/2025$350,000Listed For SaleNYSAMLSs #R1629693
01/24/2014$141,000Sold
NYSAMLSs #IB139843
01/04/2012$138,657Sold
N/A
08/12/2003$73,000Sold
N/A
10/23/1995$50,000Sold
N/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$320,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 517 W Buffalo St

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Sold Price
Sold Date
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406 W Court St, Ithaca, NY
0.19
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$255,000
11/10/25
4
2
1,800
121 Cleveland Ave, Ithaca, NY
0.27
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$313,650
03/20/26
4
2
2,082
328 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY
0.19
Multi-Family Home
$389,000
01/06/26
4
2
2,190
217-219 1st St, Ithaca, NY
0.47
Multi-Family Home
$325,000
08/19/25
4
2
1,800
409 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY
0.15
Multi-Family Home
$363,000
06/09/25
2
2
2,885
108 Esty St, Ithaca, NY
0.31
Multi-Family Home
$275,000
08/11/25
4
2
1,697
206 3rd St, Ithaca, NY
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$415,000
06/20/25
6
2
2,600
122-24 Linn St, Ithaca, NY
0.68
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$320,000
03/05/26
4
2
1,792

Assigned Schools

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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..)."
    4
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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. "
    10
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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"
    5
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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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517 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,864 sqft multi-family built in 1860. This property is not currently available for sale. 517 W Buffalo St was last sold on Jan 13, 2026 for $342,200 (2% lower than the asking price of $350,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 517 W Buffalo St is $340,400.