$885,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2026

21 Waterview Heights Ithaca, NY 14850

Lansing Area
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,886 Sq Ft
1.4 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 12, 2026

$228 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wolf Appliances
  • Recreation Room
  • Raymond C. Buckley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of August 2026

Welcome to modern lakeside living in the highly sought-after Lake Watch neighborhood - where every evening offers breathtaking sunset views over Cayuga Lake, and everyday living feels like a getaway. This charming, beautifully updated home combines the warmth of a black-and-white cottage aesthetic with top-tier finishes and serene surroundings, including a wooded private backyard full of nature to explore. Step inside to discover a thoughtfully renovated residence designed for both comfort and style. The open layout features wide plank Manhattan Maple engineered hardwood flooring laid in a striking diagonal pattern that enhances the flow and visual appeal. At the heart of the home is a fully updated dream kitchen with an expanded island and a custom quartz installation, including a full quartz wall backsplash and countertops. Premium Wolf and Jennair appliances offer the ultimate blend of functionality and elegance. Upstairs, the spa-inspired bathroom features full-height porcelain tiles, a frameless glass shower wall, and a luxurious shower experience with the advanced Moen 4-Outlet Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Digital Shower Controller with personalized temperature settings and wall mounted body sprays with hydro jets. The first-floor powder room is equally refined, featuring a James Martin Boston Collection vanity with stainless steel craftsmanship and a solid-surface top, set against contemporary neutral wallpaper. The fully finished basement adds another level of comfort and versatility, with modern plank flooring, a sleek bar area, private gym space, and a stylish full bathroom. Outfitted with porcelain wall and floor tiles, this bathroom includes a Delta rain shower system with a 3-jet hand shower featuring PowderRain technology. With private access, the basement is well-suited as an independent rental unit or Airbnb opportunity. Whether you're enjoying quiet evenings on the back deck, entertaining in the gourmet kitchen, or venturing out to nearby lake trails, this home offers a perfect balance of modern luxury, practical living, and exceptional location—all just minutes from the heart of Ithaca.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Shames

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc Brokerage Phone: 607-227-5323 License #10401258536 Listed on: 05/27/2026

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacey Simons

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc License #10401318560

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,206

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 138x447
  • Irregular Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,886 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Sliding Doors
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wolf Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

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

Schools

  • Raymond C Buckley Elementary School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Cayuga Highlands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 503289-036-000-0001-067-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,206

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

1.4 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.4
  • Lot Size: 138X447
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Cayuga Highlands
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Efficiency: Appliances
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Attribution Contact: 607-227-5323
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1995

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Has Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1252.0
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Sliding Glass Door(s), Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
  • Living Area: 3886.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Laundry, Recreation, Basement
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Cedar
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Deck
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Raymond C Buckley Elementary
  • Junior High Dist: Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 60984.0
  • Parcel #: 503289-036-000-0001-067-000-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 19206.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2022
Closed on
Oct 27, 2022
Sold by
Smith Douglas C and Theis-Smith Paula
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steven Saggese
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Shames
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
List Price
$685,000
Sold Price
$720,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
5.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.83%
Original Mortgage
$576,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2002
Sold by
Lind Robertc
Bought by
Smith Douglas C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1998
Sold by
Ueland Carold R
Bought by
Lind Robert C and Wesman Elizabeth C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1995
Sold by
Cayuga Highlands Partners
Bought by
Hallberg Edwin A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1995
Sold by
The Woodbridge Company Ithaca
Bought by
Ueland Carols R and Ueland Linda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1995
Sold by
Cayuga Highlands Partners
Bought by
Hallberg Edwin A
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $720,000 None Available
Deed $356,000 Jonathan O Albanese
Deed $290,000 --
Land Contract $45,000 --
Deed $49,500 --
Deed $290,000 --
Land Contract $49,500 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $576,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/12/2026 08/12/26 Sold $885,000 -6.3% $228 / Sq Ft
07/21/2026 07/21/26 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2026 05/27/26 For Sale $945,000 +31.3% $243 / Sq Ft
10/27/2022 10/27/22 Sold $720,000 +5.1% $185 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/27/2022 09/27/22 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2022 08/29/22 For Sale $685,000 -- $176 / Sq Ft
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 -- $795,000 $93,000 $702,000
2024 $19,992 $795,000 $93,000 $702,000
2023 $19,955 $720,000 $93,000 $627,000
2022 $17,162 $588,000 $93,000 $495,000
2021 $16,909 $560,000 $93,000 $467,000
2020 $15,275 $500,000 $93,000 $407,000
2019 $4,611 $500,000 $93,000 $407,000
2018 $15,136 $500,000 $93,000 $407,000
2017 $15,166 $500,000 $94,000 $406,000
2016 $15,074 $500,000 $94,000 $406,000
2015 -- $475,000 $94,000 $381,000
2014 -- $475,000 $94,000 $381,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1684652

APN: 503289-036-000-0001-067-000-0000

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