Forest Home
Neighborhood in Ithaca, New York
Tompkins County 14850
Unique and well-cared for home
The houses in Forest Home are located on those wooded lanes and sit on small plots of land. “There is not one typical home style here. The homes are unique,” says Dulfer. “And, in general, residents here have a lot of pride in their homes. And they tend to stay longer in Forest Home than elsewhere in Ithaca.” As a result, inventory is low. This is primarily a neighborhood of longtime residents and college faculty, although the northwest corner of the neighborhood is home to university-owned apartments for graduate and professional students. The most common home styles are farmhouse, Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and bungalow. Home buyers should expect to pay between $500,000 and $950,000 for a four-bedroom, single-family home.
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Golf, gardens and a lake with a legend
Forest Home Park is on the north bank of Fall Creek. The small green space by the water’s edge has walking paths and several picnic tables. When one lives within walking distance of a world-renowned research university, chances are there is always something to do nearby. The Cornell Botanic Gardens are in Forest Home and open to the public. The grounds include 150 acres of specialty gardens dedicated to conserving rare native flora. Play a round of golf at Cornell’s challenging golf course that was designed by Robert Jones Trent. On a nice day, take a stroll around nearby Beebe Lake. Cornell tradition says any couple who walks hand-in-hand around the water will end up together for life.
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Strong SAT scores
Children in Forest Home may begin their education at Cayuga Heights Elementary School, which has a C-plus rating from Niche and 12-1 student-teacher ratio, while Boynton Middle School scores an A-minus rating and has a student-teacher ratio of 9-1. Ithaca High School boasts an A rating and a 13-1 student-teacher ratio. The high school also has an average SAT score of 1350, well above the national average of 1028.
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Plenty to do around the town
Residents of Forest Home benefit immensely from their proximity to a world-class university and all it offers the public. From vintage ragtime to Japanese drums and Mexican mariachi bands, the Cornell Concert Series, held at Baily Hall on campus, brings in music from across the globe. The series runs from September through April; tickets are available to the general public. On most Friday nights, Cornell’s Fuertes Observatory is open from 8 p.m. until midnight for public viewing of the night sky. The Watershed, a downtown Ithaca social space serves cocktails, wine and tea and welcomes those who enjoy bookish conversations. Those who enjoy dancing and shooting pool may want to check out Moonies, located on the Commons. In September, many Forest Home residents join the rest of Ithaca at the Apple Harvest Festival held at the Ithaca Commons. This three-day event celebrates the humble apple and all of its delicious possibilities.
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Getting to and from Forest Home
This is a car-dependent neighborhood. Forest Home Drive is the main road through the hamlet. The neighborhood is 2.5 miles from downtown Ithaca and just under 3 miles to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. The Cayuga Medical Center is 9 miles away. Residents can walk to the Cornell Dairy Bar to catch TCAT buses for transportation around the greater Ithaca area.Trendy shops and stops in town
Two shopping areas—DeWitt Mall, a repurposed school now home to shops, art galleries, restaurants and offices and the Ithaca Commons, a four-block pedestrian shopping area—are about 2.5 miles from Forest Home. Stores in DeWitt include trendy women’s shops like Fiber, which specializes in handmade women’s jackets and Buffalo Bookstore. The Commons offers more than 100 shops, art galleries and small businesses, including Home Green Home, where one can purchase sustainable and eco-friendly items for the home. Grocery shoppers will find a GreenStar Co-op in DeWitt Mall. There is also an Aldi and a Wegmans in downtown Ithaca. Diners may want to check out Simeon’s American Bistro in Ithaca Commons. The restaurant is as well known for its steak and seafood dishes as it is for its detailed plasterwork and angel motif decor. When in the mood for coffee or maybe a fudge sundae made with Cornell ice cream, the Cornell Dairy Bar is just a short walk from Forest Home and is open to the general public.
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Robin Beres
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jamie Jensen
Jamie Jensen
Howard Hanna
(607) 391-2590
89 Total Sales
1 in Forest Home
$740,000 Price
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Claudia Lagalla
Claudia Lagalla
Responds QuicklyHoward Hanna
(607) 603-7979
159 Total Sales
1 in Forest Home
$255,000 Price
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Jill Rosentel
JR
Jill Rosentel
Responds QuicklyWarren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
(607) 391-2389
235 Total Sales
1 in Forest Home
$290,000 Price
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David Huckle
David Huckle
Responds QuicklyPyramid Brokerage Company
(607) 366-9376
45 Total Sales
1 in Forest Home
$390,000 Price
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Karen Eldredge
Karen Eldredge
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
(607) 603-7237
98 Total Sales
3 in Forest Home
$460K - $820K Price Range
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Jordan Jacobsen
Jordan Jacobsen
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
(607) 603-7921
150 Total Sales
1 in Forest Home
$820,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Forest Home Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Forest Home | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Forest Home Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Forest Home, Ithaca sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Forest Home, Ithaca over the last 12 months is $825,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$837,500
Median Sale Price
$825,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$925,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-17%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$351
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
100
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1915
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,075
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,154
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
18,730
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,950 per month
- Townhouse for Rent
- 1-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 800 Sq Ft
- 233 Forest Home Dr
- Unit B-Lower Unit
- Ithaca, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,115
Median Age
24
Population under 18
23.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
1.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$37,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$86,301
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
75.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
50.6%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
34%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
15
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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