679 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
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OFF MARKET

679 Nelson Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850

    (on 6.93 acres)

    Home Value

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    Comparable sales

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    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Michigan Hollow Rd, Spencer, NY
    1.88
    Lot/Land
    $34,900
    10/14/25
    -
    -
    20 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY
    2.74
    Lot/Land
    $135,000
    07/02/26
    -
    -
    210 Eldridge Cir #15, Ithaca, NY
    2.76
    Lot/Land
    $120,000
    11/05/25
    -
    -
    210 Eldridge Cir, Ithaca, NY
    2.77
    Lot/Land
    $120,000
    11/06/25
    4
    -
    2,785
    White Church Rd, Brooktondale, NY
    3.38
    Lot/Land
    $60,000
    12/16/25
    -
    -
    White Church Rd #14, Brooktondale, NY
    3.45
    Lot/Land
    $162,000
    02/04/26
    -
    -
    263 Jersey Hill Rd, Ithaca, NY
    3.74
    Lot/Land
    $90,000
    06/18/26
    -
    -
    Gleason Hill Rd #18, Spencer, NY
    3.58
    Lot/Land
    $37,000
    05/08/26
    -
    -
    Snyder Hill Rd, Ithaca, NY
    4.03
    Lot/Land
    $135,000
    12/11/25
    -
    -
    Brown Rd #1, Spencer, NY
    4.70
    Lot/Land
    $68,000
    05/28/26
    -
    -

    Nearby home prices

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    Address
    Distance
    Price
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    Status
    321 Hornbrook Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    0.34
    $131,600
    Studio
    -
    224
    Off Market
    29 Durfee Hill Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    0.37
    $558,100
    2
    2
    1,435
    Off Market
    451 Hornbrook Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    0.57
    $349,100
    4
    1
    1,534
    Off Market
    90 Marsh Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    0.64
    $372,400
    2
    1
    1,312
    Off Market
    450 E Miller Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    0.63
    $699,000
    3
    2.5
    3,320
    For Sale
    519 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    0.80
    $312,500
    3
    2
    1,503
    Recently Sold
    E Miller Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    0.86
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    496 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    0.90
    $178,000
    2
    1
    768
    Recently Sold
    129 Hornbrook Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    1.00
    $225,000
    -
    -
    -
    For Sale
    615 E Miller Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    1.09
    $180,300
    3
    1
    1,515
    Off Market
    668 Troy Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    1.06
    $120,000
    3
    2
    1,568
    Recently Sold
    644 Troy Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
    1.08
    $353,300
    4
    2
    1,812
    Off Market

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    Home Highlights

    Property Type
    Lot/Land
    Lot Size
    6.93 acres

    About this House

    Beautiful open parcel of land with scenic views of rolling hillsides and Upstate New York countryside. Great southern exposure for maximum sunlight and solar energy. 6.9 acres with good separation to provide privacy yet have neighbors nearby. Very gentle grade, suitable for a walkout lower level to maximize your footprint. Easy and direct 10 minute drive to downtown Ithaca, Ithaca College and Cornell. State land and South Hill Recreation Trail nearby. Endless birds and other wildlife right out the back door of your future home!
    679 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a lot/land. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,709/month.

    Home Details for 679 Nelson Rd

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: Lot Land

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 6.93 acres

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Jan 4, 2021
    Source: Agent Provided
    		ListingRemoved
    $65,000
    Jul 27, 2020
    Source: Agent Provided
    		Pending
    $65,000
    Jul 16, 2020
    Source: Agent Provided
    		Listed For Sale
    $65,000

    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
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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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      "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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    Frequently asked questions about 679 Nelson Rd

    • Is Ithaca a buyer's or seller's market?
      Ithaca is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
    • What's the median sale price in Ithaca?
      The median sale price in Ithaca is $406K. That is up $17.33K from the prior month.
    • 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 recently sold homes in Ithaca, NY.
    • What are the closest schools to 679 Nelson Rd?
      The closest schools to 679 Nelson 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).