Northwest Ithaca
Neighborhood in Ithaca, New York
Tompkins County 14850
Spread-out homes create a sparse suburban feel
Homes here sit further back on modest lots with ample room between residences, offering more privacy and adding to the neighborhood’s sparse suburban feel. Single-family home styles most commonly include Colonial Revival styles and midcentury prairie-inspired ranches, ranging from $285,000 to $525,000. Larger, custom-built houses can list for around $1 million, while coveted waterfront residences along Cayuga Lake may fetch up to $2.4 million. A few gated apartment complexes, a retirement home, and a nursing home are also found within the neighborhood.Northwest Ithaca is also home to EcoVillage At Ithaca, one of the largest cohousing cooperatives in New York with 100 homes. Set on 175 acres, the village prides itself on being a self-sustaining community of individuals focused on green living. Potential residents must become members of the village before pursuing rental and sales agreements.
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Recreation in Ithaca’s Finger Lakes region
Northwest Ithaca residents enjoy proximity to Cayuga Lake and Ithaca’s natural spaces, which offer an abundance of recreational opportunities. For waterfront activities, boaters head to the Cayuga Cliffside Marina or Allan H. Treman State Marine Park, which has a year-round boat launch and seasonally open marina. “The Black Diamond Trail is a great place to start a run or bike ride,” Dulfer says of the pathway that parallels Route 89. “It leads right to Trumansburg and Taughannock Falls State Park.” Located 6 miles north of the neighborhood, the sprawling 750-acre state park is a destination for camping, fishing and lakeside activities. The Taughannock Falls 215-foot waterfall also attracts park visitors and photographers.Cass Park’s 138 acres sit just east of the neighborhood along Cayuga Lake, providing locals with a plethora of recreational opportunities. Once the grounds of a former municipal airport, the bustling park now features an arena for ice skating or roller skating, 32 athletic fields and waterfront trails. Its fields range from baseball diamonds to soccer fields and fill with players daily, while the Olympic-sized pool is a hotspot for families during the summer.
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Top-rated academics at Ithaca City School District
Ithaca City School District serves Northwest Ithaca students, with schools including Enfield Elementary, which earns a B-minus overall grade. Sixth through eighth graders attend A-minus-rated Boynton Middle School before advancing to Ithaca Senior High School. With an A score, the high-achieving Ithaca Senior High School is frequently ranked among New York's best high schools. Exemplary students at Ithaca High who pursue and maintain biliteracy and bilingualism earn a New York State Seal of Biliteracy. Northwest Ithaca is also close to Cornell University and Ithaca College.
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Family-friendly fun at the Museum of the Earth
Parents and kids head to the Museum of the Earth to delve into 4.5 billion years of history through hands-on displays and a permanent collection of prehistoric fossils – including an almost complete mastodon. Founded through the Paleontological Research Institution, the museum features an exhibition spanning 8,000 square feet that covers topics ranging from rocks and glaciers to dinosaurs. “You can easily spend two hours there with the family,” Dulfer says. “My kids love it, especially the dinosaur eggs for the easter event.” The museum hosts an array of family-friendly events year-round, including Fossil ID Days every Saturday.Various performances grace the stage at the Hangar Theatre. Located east of Northwest Ithaca, the performing arts theater hosts musicals, children’s plays and other events throughout the year. Kids can explore acting through ongoing classes at the Hangar’s Next Generation School of Theatre and partake in the theatre’s KIDSTUFF program.
Operating out of a small, converted garage, the Neighbors gallery and performance space also hosts community art and music events, such as art exhibits and intimate shows featuring local and touring musicians.
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Proximity to Downtown and Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
New York State Routes 96 and 89 run north-south through Northwest Ithaca, and Route 79 runs east-west. All three connect residents to Downtown Ithaca, which is less than 4 miles away from the neighborhood. Commuters can also link to Downtown Ithaca through the handful of Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit’s bus stops scattered along Route 96. Frequent flyers can get to the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, which is about 8 miles west, in around 20 minutes.
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Downtown shops and fresh produce at Indian Creek Farm
Less than 4 miles away, the South Meadow Marketplace comprises T.J. Maxx, Trader Joe’s and a handful of franchise stop-ins like Panera and Subway. Walmart and Wegmans are close by for more grocery essentials. The slew of eateries along Restaurant Row in Downtown is only 3 minutes from Northwest Ithaca for a variety of dining options, ranging from casual sandwiches at Gorgers to chef-driven Italian dishes at Mercato Bar & Kitchen. Located closer to the neighborhood, New York Cider Company transforms the wild and heirloom apples of the Finger Lakes Region into artisanal hard ciders.Residents can pick their own fruits and vegetables at the local Indian Creek Farm, an active farm of over 40 acres that has been in the community for 100 years. Farm visitors fill their baskets seasonally with strawberries, peaches, apples and more before heading to the barn for additional produce, wildflowers and fresh donuts. In the fall, plump pumpkins go home with cheery kids ready to be made into pies and Jack-O-Lanterns, and folks enjoy the apple harvest during the Pigs-n-Apples Party, which takes place every October.
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Christina von Claparede-Crola
Photography Contributed By
Greg Dunbar
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sara Schrader
Sara Schrader
Warren Real Estate Downtown Of
(607) 284-5791
5 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Ithaca
$144,000 Price
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Jolene Rightmyer-Macolini
Jolene Rightmyer-Macolini
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty
(607) 366-5949
118 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Ithaca
$560,000 Price
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Kathleen Seaman
Kathleen Seaman
Responds QuicklyWarren Real Estate of Ithaca
(607) 603-7882
199 Total Sales
2 in Northwest Ithaca
$220K - $385K Price Range
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Melissa Shames
Melissa Shames
Howard Hanna
(607) 275-5407
125 Total Sales
5 in Northwest Ithaca
$260K - $525K Price Range
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Karen Hollands
Karen Hollands
Howard Hanna
(607) 269-4358
214 Total Sales
8 in Northwest Ithaca
$245K - $452K Price Range
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Claudia Lagalla
Claudia Lagalla
Responds QuicklyHoward Hanna
(607) 603-7979
159 Total Sales
1 in Northwest Ithaca
$239,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Taughannock Falls State Park
Allan H. Treman State Marine Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Northwest Ithaca | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northwest Ithaca Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northwest Ithaca, Ithaca sell after 62 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Northwest Ithaca, Ithaca over the last 12 months is $369,750, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$399,900
Median Sale Price
$369,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$373,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$181
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
314
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1958
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,755
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,166
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
31,363
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$859 - $1,719 per month
- The Overlook at West Hill
- 1-3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 690+ Sq Ft
- 200 W Hill Cir
- Ithaca, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,042
Median Age
48
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
30.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,210
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$104,355
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
College Graduates
57.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
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®
9
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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