$875,000

227 Willard Way Ithaca, NY 14850

Estimated payment $7,016/month

Total Views 3,191
5 Beds
4 Baths
3,019 Sq Ft
$290 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Barn
  • Property is near public transit
  • Boynton Middle School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Open House on Sat, May 9, 2026, 10am-NOON. This proud dwelling, known as the Burtt House, is located at the crest of Ithaca Falls, a short distance from the Cornell campus. It affords magnificent views of the rushing water & winter lake views of Cayuga Lake. Look for the drone video showing the view above the chasm. This is a project house for the Arts & Crafts enthusiast which was featured in the 1903 issue of Country Life in America. In recent years, it has been used as an occasional gathering place by a local religious community. The house is charming & eclectic; with neo-Tudor & chalet-style elements, leaded glass windows, hand-carved fireplace decorations, & a large veranda facing Fall Creek. The porte-cochere can be used as a carport. There are 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths. The location, scale, and quality of this home invite restoration to its original state, though the U-1 zoning also permits its future use as cooperative housing, a duplex, or a multi-family dwelling--with required City permits. The fenced strip of land at the edge of the gorge is owned by the City of Ithaca and the rough log-style shed at the end of Willard Way is also on this property. Annotated James Howell structural available for review. Deed, survey, easements, invoices, & historical info are also attached to the listing.

Listing Agent

Carol Bushberg

Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown) Brokerage Phone: 607-279-4530 License #10301223410 Listed on: 05/04/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Christopher Anagnost

Christopher George Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 607-279-4530 License #37AN0236407

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,369

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 28,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 217x133
  • Lake Front
  • Irregular Lot
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Slate Roof
  • Tile Roof
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,019 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Leaded Glass Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Water Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Carport
  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Fall Creek Elementary School
  • Boynton Middle School
  • Ithaca Senior High School

Utilities

  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Property is near public transit
  • Barn

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 500700-011-000-0003-003-002-0000

Community Details

Overview

  • East Hill Subdivision

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,369

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0.66 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.66
  • Lot Size: 217X133
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Co List Office Mls Id: IB8
  • Co List Office Phone: 607-272-8213
  • Subdivision Name: East Hill
  • Directions: From East Court St, climb University Ave. Continue straight at the intersection with Lake & then turn left onto Willard Way. House is the last home on the right. Enter through stone pillars.Lockbox is on inner front door.
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Historic/Antique, Two Story, Tudor
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Attribution Contact: 607-279-4530
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Up Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Great Room, Home Office, Library, Pantry, Natural Woodwork, Convertible Bedroom, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 3019.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Great Room, Living Room, Office, Den, Entry/Foyer, Library
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Leaded Glass, Storm Window(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit, Residential Lot
  • View: Water
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Blown-In Insulation, Frame, Stone, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Gravel Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt, Membrane, Rubber, Shingle, Slate, Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport, No Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Forced Air, Multiple Heating Units
  • 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: Fall Creek Elementary
  • Junior High Dist: Ithaca
  • High School: Ithaca Senior High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Boynton Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28750.0
  • Parcel #: 500700-011-000-0003-003-002-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27369.0

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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
2025 $162 $900,000 $94,000 $806,000
2024 $82 $900,000 $94,000 $806,000
2023 $80 $810,000 $94,000 $716,000
2022 $145 $750,000 $94,000 $656,000
2021 $145 $700,000 $94,000 $606,000
2020 $60 $700,000 $94,000 $606,000
2019 $55 $620,000 $94,000 $526,000
2018 $58 $620,000 $94,000 $526,000
2017 $55 $620,000 $94,000 $526,000
2016 $55 $620,000 $94,000 $526,000
2015 -- $620,000 $94,000 $526,000
2014 -- $560,000 $94,000 $466,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/04/2026 05/04/26 For Sale $875,000 -- $290 / Sq Ft
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $71,000 Patricia Dunn
Source: Public Records

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1661132

APN: 500700-011-000-0003-003-002-0000

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