$679,000
121 Ke••••• Pl (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Ithaca, NY 14850
Property Description
Welcome to Cornell Heights, where classic Ithaca character meets an exceptional location. This well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath American Colonial is set on a coveted owner-occupied street with NO Cornell ground lease. Inside, natural light fills the open kitchen waiting for your ideas and updates, inviting living spaces including a formal dining room, living room, and versatile back room. A charming library opens directly to a private patio, creating an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living. Oak hardwood floors and beautiful wood details throughout add warmth and timeless character. The balanced layout offers both gracious entertaining areas and comfortable everyday living. Upstairs, primary suite with expansive bath and laundry, three well proportioned bedrooms and shared full bath. Full insulated attic with plenty of storage space. Outside, a rebuilt garage, private backyard, two patios, and tucked-away porch provide a wonderful sense of privacy and a peaceful place to relax. From your own backyard, listen for the Cornell chimes ringing three times daily-a quintessential Ithaca experience. Main Campus is just a 10-minute walk via scenic Beebe Lake or the dramatic Suspension Bridge. Seller reserves the right to set an offer review date. A rare opportunity to enjoy the character, convenience, and enduring appeal of Cornell Heights-where dreams come home.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Active
- Listed
- Sep 30, 2026
- Price per Sq Ft
- $250/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 14850
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- Detached, Electricity, Garage, WorkshopInGarage
- Heating
- Gas, HotWater, Steam
- Construction
- BlownInInsulation, Frame, ShakeSiding
- Style
- Colonial
- Property Tax (2026)
- $12,104/yr
- Assessed Value
- $600,000
- Neighborhood
- Cornell Heights
- County
- Tompkins
- School District
- Ithaca City School District
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
Land Info
- Lot Description: IrregularLot, NearPublicTransit, ResidentialLot
- Lot Size Acres: 0.4
- Lot Size Dimensions: 99X175
- Lot Size Square Feet: 17424
Utilities
- Electric: CircuitBreakers
- Sewer: Connected
- ElectricityAvailable
- ElectricityConnected
- SewerConnected
- WaterConnected
- Water Source: Connected, Public
Appliances
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- ElectricCooktop
- ExhaustFan
- ElectricOven
- ElectricRange
- Disposal
- GasWaterHeater
- Refrigerator
- RangeHood
- Washer
- Laundry Features: UpperLevel
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 10
- Other Level: First
- Living Room Level: First
- Basement Description: Full
Interior Features
- BreakfastBar
- CathedralCeilings
- Den
- SeparateFormalDiningRoom
- EntranceFoyer
- SeparateFormalLivingRoom
- JettedTub
- Library
- Pantry
- WindowTreatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
- Window Features: Drapes, Skylights
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, Garage, WorkshopInGarage
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: First
- Kitchen Level: First
School Information
- Elementary School: Cayuga Heights Elementary
- Elementary School District: Ithaca
- High School: Ithaca Senior High
- High School District: Ithaca
- Middle or Junior School District: Ithaca
Heating and Cooling
- Heating Features: Gas, HotWater, Steam
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 19361
- City Region: Cornell Heights
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Tompkins
- Cross Street: Dearborn Place
- Directions: Triphammer to Dearborn Place. Left on Kelvin Place. Second driveway on left.
- Area: Ithaca-City-500700
- Source Neighborhood: Cornell Heights
- Parcel Number: 500700-009-000-0004-013-000-0000
- Postal City: Ithaca
- Subdivision: Cornell Heights
- Property Subtype: SingleFamilyResidence
Homeowners Association
- Senior Community: No
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 2711
- Year Built: 1920
- Attic: Full
- Building Area Source: Plans
- Building Area Total: 2711
- Construction Materials: BlownInInsulation, Frame, ShakeSiding
- Foundation Details: Block
- Property Age: 106
- Property Condition: Resale
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Building Total Stories: 2
- Year Built Details: Existing
- Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
- Architectural Style: Colonial
Exterior and Lot Features
- BlacktopDriveway
- Porch
- Patio
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
- Road Frontage Type: CityStreet
- Patio: Yes
- Porch: Yes
Price & Event History
| Date | Event | Price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Listed | $679,000 | $250 |
Property Tax History
| Year | Tax | Assessed | Land | Building | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,104 | $600,000 | $117,700 | $482,300 | $600,000 |
| 2025 | $12,038 | $600,000 | $117,700 | $482,300 | $600,000 |
| 2024 | $11,828 | $600,000 | $117,700 | $482,300 | $600,000 |
| 2023 | $17,736 | $500,000 | $117,700 | $382,300 | $500,000 |
| 2022 | $16,661 | $450,000 | $117,700 | $332,300 | $450,000 |
| 2021 | $10,444 | $450,000 | $117,700 | $332,300 | $450,000 |
| 2020 | $9,680 | $420,000 | $117,700 | $302,300 | $420,000 |
| 2017 | $8,193 | $420,000 | $117,700 | $302,300 | $420,000 |
| 2016 | $8,272 | $360,000 | $66,700 | $293,300 | $360,000 |
| 2015 | $7,608 | $360,000 | $66,700 | $293,300 | $360,000 |
| 2014 | $11,893 | $325,000 | $66,700 | $258,300 | $325,000 |
| 2013 | $9,393 | $325,000 | $65,000 | $260,000 | $325,000 |
Nearby Schools
- Ithaca Senior High School0.8 mi
Public · High · Grades 9-12
- Cayuga Heights Elementary0.8 mi
Public · Elementary · Grades K-5
- Boynton Middle School0.9 mi
Public · Middle · Grades 6-8
- Cascadilla School0.9 mi
Private · Middle, High · Grades 8-12
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Lat 42.45562 · Lng -76.48222