808 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY 14850
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808 S Plain St
Ithaca, NY 14850

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,320 sqft

$435,000

Original price: $450,000
Est. Mortgage $3,004/mo*
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$435,000

Original price: $450,000
Est. Mortgage $3,004/mo*
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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,320 sqft

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$330
Listed
75 days ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 808 S Plain St.
  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Welcome to this beautifully maintained Cape, located in Downtown Ithaca — right across from a charming city park.

Perfectly situated near Wegmans and all the conveniences of downtown living, this home offers the ideal blend of neighborhood character and everyday accessibility.

Step inside and discover an open-concept kitchen flowing seamlessly into the living room — perfect for entertaining. The main floor features two comfortable bedrooms and a fully updated bath.

Head upstairs to find a generous primary suite with its own private, updated full bath — a true retreat at the end of the day.

Outside, enjoy professionally landscaped grounds from front to back, a one-car garage, and a lovely flagstone patio in the backyard — ideal for relaxing or hosting guests.

This cape is a rare find downtown. Schedule your private showing today.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing by: Howard Hanna S Tier Inc, (607) 257-0800
Melissa B Shames, (607) 227-5323
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Source: NYSAMLSs, MLS#R1680656
Also Listed on NYSAMLSs.

Home Details for 808 S Plain St

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1320 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water ConnectedAppliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Ductless,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: DuctlessHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Ductless
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Varies
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Varies

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Architectural ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckExterior: Blacktop Driveway, DeckFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Connected

Days on Market

Days on Market: 75

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Property Information
Condition: ResaleParcel Number: 50070010400000010060000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $435,000Price Per Sqft: $330
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Ithaca City
School Information
Elementary School: Fall Creek ElementaryElementary School District: IthacaJr High / Middle School District: IthacaHigh School District: Ithaca

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: R1680656

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1320 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5227.2 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: R1680656Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 607-227-5323Universal Property Id: US-36109-N-50070010400000010060000000-R-N

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

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 24, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1680656
PriceChange
$435,000
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 2, 2026
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1680656
Listed For Sale
$450,000
Apr 29, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,950
Apr 8, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,950
Apr 19, 2010
Source: N/A
Sold
$55,000

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$423K
Since last month
Increased$4K (+1%)
Since last year
Increased$70K (+19.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$368K (+668.7%)
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 +543% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$423K
July 2026$419K
June 2026$422K
May 2026$354K
April 2026$343K
March 2026$342K
February 2026$332K
January 2026$323K
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2024
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2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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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
221 Wood St, Ithaca, NY
0.11
Single-Family Home
$360,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,549
127 Hyers St, Ithaca, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$365,000
06/25/26
3
2
1,700
111 S Titus Ave, Ithaca, NY
0.32
Single-Family Home
$235,000
05/13/26
3
2
1,388
602 S Albany St, Ithaca, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$130,000
12/16/25
3
1
1,296
413 W Clinton St, Ithaca, NY
0.37
Single-Family Home
$400,000
12/22/25
4
1.5
1,422
109 Hyers St, Ithaca, NY
0.17
Single-Family Home
$250,000
10/28/25
3
1
1,234
336 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.24
Single-Family Home
$136,000
05/27/26
3
1
1,224
409 S Albany St, Ithaca, NY
0.30
Single-Family Home
$410,000
10/14/25
5
1.5
1,781
338 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY
0.25
Single-Family Home
$245,000
06/23/26
3
2
2,118

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
806 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.01
$351,700
3
1
1,430
Off Market
802 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.03
$447,900
4
2.5
1,916
Off Market
713 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.06
$268,500
3
1
1,220
Off Market
314 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.08
-
3
1
1,252
Off Market
703 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.08
$409,200
2
1
1,189
Off Market
108 Park St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.09
$287,500
3
1
1,311
Off Market
312 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.12
-
2
1
1,489
Off Market
227 Wood St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.09
$181,100
2
1
847
Off Market
Wood St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.10
-
-
-
-
Off Market
221 Wood St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.11
$360,000
3
2
1,549
Recently Sold
100 Park St, Ithaca, NY 14850
0.12
$291,400
2
1
1,268
Off Market

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..)."
    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. "
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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 808 S Plain St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 808 S Plain St?
    Based on a $435,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 808 S Plain St in Ithaca, NY is approximately $3,043 (about $2,225 principal & interest, $743 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 808 S Plain St compare to homes in Ithaca?
    808 S Plain St in Ithaca, NY is listed at $435,000, about 7% 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 808 S Plain St?
    The closest schools to 808 S Plain 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 808 S Plain St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 808 S Plain St in Ithaca, NY has air conditioning.
  • Does 808 S Plain St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 808 S Plain St in Ithaca, NY has in-unit laundry.
Melissa B Shames, Howard Hanna S Tier Inc, (607) 257-0800
Agent Phone: (607) 227-5323
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808 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,320 sqft single-family home built in 1920. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by NYSAMLSs on Jun 2, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# R1680656.