$450,000
SOLD JAN 29, 2026

15 Observatory Cir Ithaca, NY 14850

Varna Neighborhood
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,876 Sq Ft
0.47 Acres

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

22% Above List Price

83 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Property is near public transit
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • DeWitt Middle School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of January 2026

Welcome to 15 Observatory Circle! This 4 bedroom, 3 story Townhouse is perfectly situated on a quiet road just minutes to Cornell Vet School. Offering generous space, abundant natural light, and modern comfort, this home is ideal for either owner occupy or investors alike. Walk into the grand living room with cathedral ceilings and a gas fireplace that just gives the vibes of comfort. With 4 large bedrooms with large closets, expansive en-suite with a walk-in closet and a bathroom for each other bedroom, it's a must see! Over 3800sq feet of living which includes a huge dining room with windows for peaceful views, 3 floors of living that is perfect for guests, family or tenants with a private backyard, make the options endless. Private walking trails seconds away and downtown Ithaca only 10 minutes make this special property worth seeing! Attached 2 car garage, huge pantry and grand office are just a few more things that make this property special. Set up a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Schreck

Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown) Brokerage Phone: 585-802-7827 License #10401361299 Listed on: 11/07/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Gebhart

Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown) License #10401269082

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,457

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.47 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 31x181
  • Irregular Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 3,876 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Schools

  • Caroline Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • Trails

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 502489-056-000-0004-007-042-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,457

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0.47 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.47
  • Lot Size: 31X181
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Main Thoroughfare
  • Directions: Dryden road to MT Pleasant then turn onto Observatory Circle
  • Architectural Style: Other, See Remarks
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Attribution Contact: 585-802-7827
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Varies
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Separate/Formal Living Room, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Sliding Glass Door(s), Skylights, Bath in Primary Bedroom
  • Living Area: 3876.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Laundry, Living Room, Office, Recreation, Bonus Room, Basement, Den, Family Room
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit, Residential Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame, Vinyl Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway, Patio, Private Yard, See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Storage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Trails/Paths
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Caroline Elementary
  • Junior High Dist: Ithaca

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20473.0
  • Parcel #: 502489-056-000-0004-007-042-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11457.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2007
Sold by
Lucente Patricia W
Bought by
Schulman Edward L
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
Deed $277,000 Michael Pichel
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/29/2026 01/29/26 Sold $450,000 +18.7% $116 / Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 Price Changed $379,000 +2.7% $98 / Sq Ft
11/07/2025 11/07/25 For Sale $369,000 -- $95 / Sq Ft
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

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 $11,257 $475,000 $19,500 $455,500
2023 $8,326 $347,000 $19,500 $327,500
2022 $7,426 $315,000 $19,500 $295,500
2021 $7,173 $300,000 $19,500 $280,500
2020 $7,143 $300,000 $19,500 $280,500
2019 $3,319 $300,000 $19,500 $280,500
2018 $7,244 $300,000 $17,700 $282,300
2017 $7,346 $300,000 $19,500 $280,500
2016 $7,440 $300,000 $19,500 $280,500
2015 -- $277,000 $19,500 $257,500
2014 -- $277,000 $19,500 $257,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Andrew Schreck

    Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)

    (585) 802-7827

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Andrew Schreck
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  • Kyle Gebhart

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Kyle Gebhart

    Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)

    (607) 277-2660

    1 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    Kyle Gebhart
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Map

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1648764

APN: 502489-056-000-0004-007-042-0000

New York Tompkins County Ithaca 14850 Varna

15 Observatory Cir, Ithaca, NY

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