$1,450,000

246 248 Updike Rd Ithaca, NY 14850

Estimated payment $9,827/month

Total Views 8
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,937 Sq Ft
$294 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Solar Power System
  • South Hill School Rated A-
  • Second Garage
  • 106.87 Acre Lot

About This Home

A private 106-acre country estate just minutes from the art, culture, and amenities of Ithaca. An original design by world-renowned modernist architect and Cornell alum Richard Meier, the primary residence showcases his signature clean lines, expansive glass, and sculptural use of light and shadow. Daily life flows through open, interconnected spaces that extend the experience into the surrounding vineyard, orchard and forest. White gallery-style walls create a serene backdrop, while rich materials add warmth and character. Endless possibilities for this creative space and your guests won't want to leave. Seamlessly blending modernist design with the property’s agrarian origins, the thoughtfully preserved 1850s farmhouse has been reimagined as a charming guest house and occasionally used as a short-term rental. Woodlands and meadows invite hiking, cross-country skiing, foraging, and quiet exploration. An established orchard, vineyard, and raised garden beds support abundant seasonal harvests with a history of honey collection, wine and cider making and . The stocked pond is ideal for fishing and peaceful reflection, while generous outdoor areas are perfect for large gatherings and lively activities. Offering the pleasures of the countryside within easy reach of Ithaca’s urban center and the Finger Lakes Region. You must visit to truly appreciate the warmth of each home and the full extent of the property’s offerings. Showings begin May 7 @ 4 pm.

Listing Agent

Jeremy Dingy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty Brokerage Phone: 607-428-0708 License #10401362800 Listed on: 05/04/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,672

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 106.87 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 1830x1673
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Rural Setting
  • Corner Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 5 Car Detached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 4,937 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Thermal Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Grid-tied solar system exports excess electricity
  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Gazebo
  • Outdoor Grill

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Schools

  • South Hill Elementary School
  • Boynton Middle School
  • Ithaca Senior High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • PEX Plumbing
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Purifier is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 502200-004-000-0001-002-022-0000

Community Details

Overview

  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Recreation

  • Trails

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,672

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

106.87 Acres

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 106.87
  • Lot Size: 1830X1673
  • Water Body Name: Other
  • Subdivision Name: -
  • Directions: From Ithaca, take 96b (South Aurora St) for 3.5mi, Left onto Nelson Rd, in 1.8 mi left onto Updike Rd. Property driveway 700ft on left marked by a stone post.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Two Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Efficiency: HVAC
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Attribution Contact: 607-428-0708
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1967

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Purifier Owned
  • Has Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Tile, Varies
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Home Office, Kitchen Island, Library, Living/Dining Room, Other, See Remarks, Sliding Glass Door(s), Storage, Solid Surface Counters, Bedroom on Main Level, Convertible Bedroom, Loft, Programmable Thermostat, Workshop
  • Living Area: 4937.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Bedroom, Laundry, Loft, Living Room, Office, Other, Recreation, Storage Room, Workshop, Bonus Room, Basement, Den, Entry/Foyer, Library
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Thermal Windows

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Other, Rural Lot, See Remarks, Wooded
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Frame, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing, PEX Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Barbecue, Deck, Gravel Driveway, Patio, Private Yard, See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Block, Poured
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Gazebo, Second Garage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt, Flat, Membrane, Metal, Rubber, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 5.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electricity, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Driveway, Other

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Cooling: Ductless, Heat Pump, Central Air, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Geothermal, Heat Pump, Zoned, Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics on Grid
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Trails/Paths
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: South Hill
  • Junior High Dist: Ithaca
  • High School: Ithaca Senior High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Boynton Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4655257.0
  • Parcel #: 502200-004-000-0001-002-022-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 25672.0

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/04/2026 05/04/26 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $294 / Sq Ft
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1676588

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