210 Forest Home Dr Ithaca, NY 14850
Forest Home NeighborhoodEstimated payment $8,314/month
Total Views
101,331
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,179
Sq Ft
$393
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. In addition to the main home, the listing includes a second tax parcel, 212 Forest Home Drive, which includes a two-story studio apartment that can be rented out for extra income or used as a guest suite. The property also features a heated garage and a freshly paved asphalt driveway. 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. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to purchase two side-by-side parcels in one of Ithaca’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Listing Agent
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty Brokerage Phone: 607-428-0708 License #10301222856 Listed on: 02/24/2025
Map
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$16,759
Year Built
1910
Lot Details
0
Parking
2
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
- Attribution Contact: 607-428-0708
- Special Features: VirtualTour
- 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: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Wooded
- Waterfront: No
- Construction Type: Frame
- Exterior Features: Blacktop 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
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Heated Garage, 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
- Community Features: Trails/Paths
- 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
- Additional Parcels Description: To be determined
- Parcel #: 503089-066-000-0002-013-000-0000
Green Features
- Green Water Conservation: Rain Water Collection
Tax Info
- Tax Annual Amount: 17445.0
- Tax Lot: 13
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: R1588667
APN: 503089-066-000-0002-013-000-0000
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