$950,000

Estimated payment $6,715/month

Total Views 72,532
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,179 Sq Ft
$299 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

Welcome to Forest Home Lodge, located in the historic hamlet of Forest Home in Ithaca. Featuring 5 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, this stately residence offers a perfect balance of modern comforts and classic elegance. Built in 1910 as a home for Ithaca’s first judge, Forest Home Lodge is rich in history and character. Situated on a fully fenced lot, the home is surrounded by greenery, providing a natural, peaceful retreat. Enjoy the flower and vegetable gardens from the screened-in porch. There’s even a porch swing, inviting you to stay a while. Share the magnificent formal dining room with family and friends, then retreat to the living room to relax beside the cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen is the heart of the home, with double ovens, plenty of cabinet space, and beautiful natural stone countertops. The home has three solar arrays, two hybrid water heaters, and energy-efficient heat pumps in every bedroom—providing cost-effective and environmentally friendly power, hot water, heating, and cooling. Located just steps from Cornell University (with NO land lease), this home offers easy access to campus. The Cornell campus, Beebe Lake, and the Cornell Botanical Gardens, with their scenic landscapes and walking trails, are all within a five-minute walk from the front door. With its historic charm, modern amenities, and unbeatable location, this property offers it all.

Last Listed By

Johan Dulfer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty Brokerage Phone: 607-428-0708 License #10301222856 Listed on: 03/14/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,759

Year Built

1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Lot Size: 143X201
  • Architectural Style: Historic/Antique
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Appliances, HVAC, Windows
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Attribution Contact: 607-428-0708
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1910

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Separate/Formal Living Room, Guest Accommodations, Home Office, Second Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Loft
  • Living Area: 3179.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Garage Apartment, Guest Quarters, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Office, Studio, Den, Family Room
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Historic District, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Wooded
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway, Porch
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Other Structures: Garage Apartment
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Open, Porch, Screened
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling: Ductless, Heat Pump, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Gas, Heat Pump, Solar, Zoned, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, 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
  • High School: Ithaca Senior High

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23522.0
  • Parcel #: 503089-066-000-0002-013-000-0000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Rain Water Collection

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17445.0
  • Tax Lot: 13

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $16,759 $750,000 $133,300 $616,700
2023 $16,759 $624,000 $133,300 $490,700
2022 $16,026 $567,000 $133,300 $433,700
2021 $15,234 $520,000 $133,300 $386,700
2020 $15,299 $520,000 $133,300 $386,700
2019 $7,172 $520,000 $133,300 $386,700
2018 $10,337 $520,000 $133,300 $386,700
2017 $15,912 $520,000 $133,300 $386,700
2016 $14,478 $470,000 $133,300 $336,700
2015 -- $470,000 $133,300 $336,700
2014 -- $470,000 $133,300 $336,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Price Changed $1,250,000 +31.6% $393 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $950,000 -31.9% $299 / Sq Ft
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $1,395,000 +194.6% $439 / Sq Ft
08/30/2013 08/30/13 Sold $473,500 -5.3% $149 / Sq Ft
07/31/2013 07/31/13 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2013 04/15/13 For Sale $499,900 -- $157 / Sq Ft
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $473,500 Ruswick Richard
Deed -- John Hinchcliff
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,047 Unknown
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Johan Dulfer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty

(607) 303-5209

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He has a background as a

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Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1593247

APN: 503089-066-000-0002-013-000-0000