NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 Berkshire Rd Ithaca, NY 14850

Estimated Value: $1,226,465 - $1,488,000

4 Beds
7 Baths
3,980 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 09, 2020

Last sale price $1,047,500 $263 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,074/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Cayuga Heights Elementary School Rated A-
  • Marble Flooring
  • 3 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of September 2020

A sophisticated contemporary in the heart of Cayuga Heights! Designed by the late Ivar Jonson as his personal residence; this 4 bedroom/7 bath (4/3) home reflects his love for family, friends, and living well. Morning light in the breakfast nook and gorgeous evening sunsets from the Great Room. Signature open floor plan w/ gourmet kitchen, living room w/ fireplace, dining area for grand dinner parties. The romantic master suite is tucked away in the SW corner. Enjoy movie nights in the SE media room or a cozy chat with a friend in the NW corner den. The lower level features 3 bedrooms en suite w/ radiant heat, full kitchen, living & dining areas, and half bath- a brilliant lifestyle design for visiting friends and family. The pool garden is a slice of heaven offering exceptional privacy and comfort, mature perennial gardens, outdoor kitchen w/shaded seating & dining. Attached one and two car garages. This beautiful unique residence has it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacqueline Mei

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc Brokerage Email: jackietmei@gmail.com License #10401285353 Listed on: 07/02/2020

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Strassheim

Homes of Ithaca License #10371201385

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,073

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.62

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,980 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Home Office
  • Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Convection Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Shed

Schools

  • Cayuga Heights Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,073

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Directions: Cayuga Heights Road to Highgate Road. Right on Berkshire. 2nd house on right.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Windows
  • Year Built: 2003
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Assessor
  • Attribution Contact: jackietmei@gmail.com
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, See Remarks, Washer
  • Has Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Varies
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary
  • Living Area: 3980.0
  • Dining Room Type: Office, Entry/Foyer

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full, Partial
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Construction Type: Frame, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced, Fence, Pool, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Circular Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other, See Remarks, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Gas, Other, See Remarks, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 18073.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2020
Closed on
Sep 9, 2020
Sold by
Jonson Janet B
Bought by
Nishi Lisa H and Kim Yung R
Seller's Agent
Jacqueline Mei
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Strassheim
Homes of Ithaca
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,047,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$152,500
-12.71%
Current Estimated Value
$1,368,338

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$320,838
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.17%
Original Mortgage
$945,000
Outstanding Balance
$838,625
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$539,530

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2001
Sold by
Brentlinger Carol A
Bought by
Jonson Ivan R
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nishi Lisa H $1,050,000 None Available
Jonson Ivan R $260,000 William Seldin
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nishi Lisa H $945,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/09/2020 09/09/20 Sold $1,047,500 -12.7% $263 / Sq Ft
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2020 07/02/20 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $302 / 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 $35,613 $1,300,000 $138,000 $1,162,000
2023 $34,894 $1,155,000 $138,000 $1,017,000
2022 $33,212 $1,050,000 $138,000 $912,000
2021 $30,812 $1,050,000 $138,000 $912,000
2020 $20,070 $630,000 $138,000 $492,000
2019 $18,073 $630,000 $138,000 $492,000
2018 $19,911 $630,000 $138,000 $492,000
2017 $18,187 $550,000 $138,000 $412,000
2016 $18,160 $550,000 $138,000 $412,000
2015 -- $550,000 $138,000 $412,000
2014 -- $550,000 $138,000 $412,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: IB402367

APN: 503001-002-000-0008-004-000-0000