522 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
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FOR SALE

$399,000

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,342 sqft

522 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Est. Mortgage $2,756/mo*
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Home Highlights

Price/Sqft
$297
Listed
46 days ago
Climate Control
Forced Air, Natural Gas Heating

Local Information

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

Adorable downtown Ithaca Greek Revival in turn key condition. This home features a three bedroom, two bath unit on the main level and a one bedroom, one bath unit on the upper level. House has been used as a rental by current owners but would make a wonderful owner occupied home with accessory income apartment. House features replacement windows, renovated kitchens and bathrooms, large wrap around porch with new railings, new exterior paint, a deep city lot with parking for 8 cars, and green space featuring a fire pit. Walk Score® of 94 and a Bike Score® of 81.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listing by: James Orcutt Real Estate, (607) 277-4723
James Orcutt, Jr., (607) 592-7694
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1698065
Also Listed on NYSAMLSs.

Home Details for 522 W Seneca St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Up Access
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1342 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Gas Water HeaterLaundry: Common Area
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Electric,Gas,Baseboard,Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s), Wood FramesFlooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Varies
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Tile, Varies

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Rolled Hot Mop ShingleFencing: PartialExterior: Fence, Private Yard, See RemarksFoundation: Poured, Stone
Parking & Garage
Parking: Gravel,Two or More Spaces
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Connected

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 2Days on Market: 46

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Duplex, Multi FamilyArchitecture: Duplex
Building
Construction Materials: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50070005900000060190000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $399,000Price Per Sqft: $297
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: R1698065

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1342 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 2

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Rent Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Gardener, Heat, Hot Water, WaterOwner Pays: Electricity, Grounds Care, Heat, Hot Water, Water

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: R1698065Living Area Range Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-36109-N-50070005900000060190000000-R-N

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"
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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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Market trends in Ithaca

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$406K
$17.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
1.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$228
$6MoM
Available listings
145
2MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$384K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$19K (-4.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$124K (+47.9%)
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 increased by +103% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$384K
July 2026$387K
June 2026$376K
May 2026$378K
April 2026$377K
March 2026$376K
February 2026$376K
January 2026$375K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
517 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY
0.04
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$342,200
01/13/26
4
2
1,864
406 W Court St, Ithaca, NY
0.23
Multi-Family Home
$255,000
11/10/25
4
2
1,800
414 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$425,000
07/30/26
4
2
2,052
121 Cleveland Ave, Ithaca, NY
0.24
Multi-Family Home
$313,650
03/20/26
4
2
2,082
402 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY
0.32
Multi-Family Home
$430,000
05/22/26
5
2.5
2,140
329 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY
0.21
Multi-Family Home
$370,000
07/07/26
2
2
1,778
328 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY
0.20
Multi-Family Home
$389,000
01/06/26
4
2
2,190
312 2nd St, Ithaca, NY
0.46
Multi-Family Home
$400,000
06/01/26
4
3
3,157
108 2nd St, Ithaca, NY
0.40
Multi-Family Home
$285,000
04/17/26
4
4
2,448
122-24 Linn St, Ithaca, NY
0.70
Multi-Family Home
$320,000
03/05/26
4
2
1,792

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
110 N Meadow St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.07
-
-
-
-
Off Market
512 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.04
$330,000
3
2
1,428
For Sale
612 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.09
$249,000
5
1.5
2,498
For Sale
517 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.04
$342,200
4
2
1,864
Recently Sold
211 N Corn St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.09
$339,000
3
1.5
1,728
Recently Sold
414 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.13
$425,000
4
2
2,052
Recently Sold
409 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.16
$312,000
2
2
2,885
Off Market
525 W Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.19
$549,000
8
4
4,210
For Sale
117 Park Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.15
$252,400
2
2
972
Off Market
610 W Court St #15, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.16
-
-
-
-
Off Market
523 W Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.19
$302,800
3
2
1,326
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 13, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1698065
Listed For Sale
$399,000
Jan 1, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1621164
ListingRemoved
$399,000
Sep 28, 2025
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1621164
PriceChange
$399,000
Price decreased by 5%
Jul 9, 2025
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1621066
Listed For Sale
$419,000
May 26, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$259,300

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Agent Phone: (607) 592-7694
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Frequently asked questions about 522 W Seneca St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 522 W Seneca St?
    Based on a $399,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 522 W Seneca St in Ithaca, NY is approximately $2,796 (about $2,039 principal & interest, $682 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 522 W Seneca St compare to homes in Ithaca?
    522 W Seneca St in Ithaca, NY is listed at $399,000, about 2% below 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 522 W Seneca St?
    The closest schools to 522 W 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 522 W Seneca St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 522 W Seneca St in Ithaca, NY has laundry facilities.
  • Does 522 W Seneca St have parking?
    Yes, 522 W Seneca St in Ithaca, NY has on-site parking.
522 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,342 sqft multi-family built in 1880. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NYSAMLSs on Jul 13, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# R1698065.