$370,000
SOLD DEC 29, 2025

121 Thurston Ave Ithaca, NY 14850

Cornell Heights Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,248 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$296 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Cayuga Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Thermal Windows

About This Home

As of December 2025

Nestled in the heart of Cornell Heights, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Located just minutes from Cornell University, Ithaca College, and downtown Ithaca, you'll enjoy the best of the Finger Lakes region right at your doorstep. The home boasts beautiful natural light, and a spacious layout ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. Thoughtful updates and many major improvements have been completed, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Enjoy a cozy living room, a bright kitchen, and a dining area that opens to the backyard. The serene neighborhood offers tree-lined streets, and proximity to parks, shops, and schools. If you’re seeking a peaceful retreat close to everything Ithaca has to offer, this lovely home is a rare gem in a prime location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sydney Trumble

Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. Brokerage Phone: 607-793-4575 License #10401352093 Listed on: 09/18/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,848

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 348x102
  • Irregular Lot
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Thermal Windows
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Dirt Driveway

Schools

  • Cayuga Heights Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • The property is located in a historic district

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 500700-007-000-0004-006-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,848

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size: 348X102
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Historic/Antique
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Attribution Contact: 607-793-4575
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Living Area: 1248.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Family Room
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Historic District, Irregular Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Dirt Driveway, Gravel Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cayuga Heights Elementary
  • Junior High Dist: Ithaca

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12197.0
  • Parcel #: 500700-007-000-0004-006-000-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10848.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2022
Closed on
Sep 30, 2022
Sold by
Chan Garnet
Bought by
Lastovicka Chris C
Seller's Agent
Beth Ganem
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Buyer's Agent
Sydney Trumble
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$312,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%
Original Mortgage
$249,600
Outstanding Balance
$239,343
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$139,055

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2009
Sold by
Edwards Donald & Ind & As P
Bought by
Chan Garnet

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 1998
Sold by
Agras Andrew and Agras Jean
Bought by
Edwards Donald E and Edwards Marie E
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $312,000 None Available
Deed $185,000 Don Crittenden
Deed $73,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $249,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/29/2025 12/29/25 Sold $370,000 -2.4% $296 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $379,000 +21.5% $304 / Sq Ft
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $312,000 -2.5% $250 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/31/2022 08/31/22 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2022 06/03/22 For Sale $320,000 -- $256 / Sq Ft
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,135 $360,000 $90,400 $269,600
2023 $6,757 $310,000 $90,400 $219,600
2022 $9,515 $300,000 $90,400 $209,600
2021 $8,505 $240,000 $90,400 $149,600
2020 $5,494 $240,000 $90,400 $149,600
2019 $3,794 $230,000 $90,400 $139,600
2018 $5,444 $230,000 $90,400 $139,600
2017 $5,111 $210,000 $50,500 $159,500
2016 $5,158 $210,000 $50,500 $159,500
2015 -- $200,000 $50,500 $149,500
2014 -- $200,000 $50,500 $149,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sydney Trumble

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sydney Trumble

    Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.

    (607) 257-0666

    3 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Sydney Trumble
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  • Beth Ganem

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Beth Ganem

    Howard Hanna S Tier Inc

    (607) 220-4808

    2 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Beth Ganem
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Map

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1638474

APN: 500700-007-000-0004-006-000-0000

New York Tompkins County Ithaca 14850 Cornell Heights

121 Thurston Ave, Ithaca, NY

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