528 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
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FOR SALE
NEW - 13 HRS AGO
0.34 ACRES

$78,500

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,148 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

528 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Est. Mortgage $632/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1939
0.34 acre lot
$68/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 528 Spencer Rd.
  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

What's unique:Off street parkingQuiet downtown side streetDeep parcelPaved driveway
Act now to secure your upcoming Winter project! Solid value-add opportunity for those seeking sweat equity gains in the City of Ithaca. Situated on a quiet Downtown side street, 528 Spencer Rd. has immediate access to Route 13's main shopping corridor and is right near public transit/walkable to the City's core. Deep parcel with off street parking and paved driveway. Existing structure caters to eventual owner occupancy or single family rental. Or, explore demolition and alternate designs/land uses. Excellent opportunity for those bullish on Ithaca NY and looking for an obtainable entry point. Priced accordingly for scope of required repairs and reinvestment. Property conveys in AS-IS condition.
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing by: Howard Hanna S Tier Inc, (607) 257-0800
David A Barken, (607) 319-6380
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1717102
Also Listed on NYSAMLSs.

Home Details for 528 Spencer Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: PartialNumber of Rooms: 6
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1148 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Water AvailableAppliances: See Remarks, Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other,See RemarksAir Conditioning: Other,See RemarksHeating Fuel: See Remarks
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Varies, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Hardwood, Laminate, Varies, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Blacktop Driveway
Parking & Garage
No GarageParking: No Garage,Shared Driveway
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Other, See Remarks

Days on Market

Days on Market: <1 day on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1939
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding, PEX Plumbing
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50070012400000010060000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $78,500Price Per Sqft: $68
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow, Closing

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ithaca CityCommunity: F D Vanorder Tr
School Information
Elementary School: Fall Creek ElementaryElementary School District: IthacaJr High / Middle School District: IthacaHigh School District: Ithaca

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: R1717102

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1148 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Rehab Financing

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: R1717102Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 607-319-6380Universal Property Id: US-36109-N-50070012400000010060000000-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.
  • 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

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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
336 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.30
Single-Family Home
$136,000
05/27/26
3
1
1,224
338 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.28
Single-Family Home
$245,000
06/23/26
3
2
2,118
351 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.26
Single-Family Home
$240,000
05/26/26
3
1
1,248
1036 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.05
Single-Family Home
$158,000
06/17/26
3
1.5
1,208
1032 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY
1.03
Single-Family Home
$178,000
04/21/26
3
1
1,152
221 Wood St, Ithaca, NY
0.63
Single-Family Home
$360,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,549
602 S Albany St, Ithaca, NY
0.67
Single-Family Home
$130,000
12/16/25
3
1
1,296
103 Birdseye View Dr, Ithaca, NY
1.09
Single-Family Home
$90,000
04/24/26
5
1.5
1,438
313 Center St, Ithaca, NY
0.73
Single-Family Home
$447,000
08/07/26
4
2
2,008
127 Hyers St, Ithaca, NY
0.65
Single-Family Home
$365,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,700

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
536 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.03
$320,000
4
2
2,268
For Sale
527 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.07
$361,900
6
3
3,072
Off Market
544 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.07
$288,200
3
2
1,350
Off Market
563 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.15
$275,400
5
3
1,911
Off Market
562 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.15
$293,600
3
2
1,373
Off Market
599 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.25
$200,000
4
3
2,034
Recently Sold
351 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.26
$240,000
3
1
1,248
Recently Sold
609 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.29
$315,000
5
2
1,920
For Sale
338 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.28
$245,000
3
2
2,118
Recently Sold
336 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.30
$136,000
3
1
1,224
Recently Sold
341 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.34
$80,200
5
1
1,250
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 24, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1717102
Listed For Sale
$78,500
Jul 6, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1654083
ListingRemoved
$79,000
May 6, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1654083
PriceChange
$79,000
Price decreased by 11%
Apr 1, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1654083
PendingToActive
$89,000
Mar 23, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1654083
Contingent
$89,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

David A Barken, Howard Hanna S Tier Inc, (607) 257-0800
Agent Phone: (607) 319-6380
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Frequently asked questions about 528 Spencer Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 528 Spencer Rd?
    Based on a $78,500 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 528 Spencer Rd in Ithaca, NY is approximately $643 (about $434 principal & interest, $134 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 528 Spencer Rd compare to homes in Ithaca?
    528 Spencer Rd in Ithaca, NY is listed at $78,500, about 83% below 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 528 Spencer Rd?
    The closest schools to 528 Spencer Rd 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).
  • How big is the lot at 528 Spencer Rd?
    The lot at 528 Spencer Rd in Ithaca, NY is about 0.34 acres (15,002 sq ft).
528 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,148 sqft single-family home built in 1939. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NYSAMLSs on Sep 24, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# R1717102.