402 S Plain St Ithaca, NY 14850
South Side NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,383/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
- Leaded Glass Windows
- DeWitt Middle School Rated A-
- Covered Patio or Porch
- 4-minute walk to Titus Triangle
About This Home
Located in one of Ithaca’s lovely downtown neighborhoods, this renovated two-unit home offers convenience, efficiency, comfort, and a lot of charm. With over 2100 sq ft of living space, the property consists of a 4 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom main house with an accessory 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. The home was gutted to the studs and fully renovated by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services in 2004. The house is beautifully maintained and has plenty of room for all your needs. There is a sweet front porch and fenced in yard for your outdoor enjoyment. The two-story accessory apartment was updated in 2015. The 2004 renovation included: new roofs; removal of all interior leaded surfaces except for the front door jams; basement foundation work for new bearing points; framing to level floors from foyer through to kitchen; all ceilings leveled; new interior stair; new first floor half bath; new hot water baseboard heat system with integral hot water; new plumbing; new electrical; new flooring except upstairs hall and two bedrooms (where hardwood floors exist); all new fixtures, cabinets, appliances (all updated more recently), doors, and windows. On the exterior, the front porch was re-supported and part of the roof reframed; side porches rebuilt; and some siding replaced. • Bamboo floors throughout most of the main floor
• Ceramic tile floors in the kitchen
• All new stainless appliances in both units
• Formal dining room and bar height seating in kitchen
• Flex space on first floor
• Original white oak floors in two bedrooms
• New Maytag washer and dryer in main unit
• Samsung washer and dryer in accessory apartment • Fully fenced yard
• Exterior paint in 2021
• All new plumbing to the street in 2004
• Heat system is a hot surface ignition induced drafter boiler with four heating zones and a fifth zone for the sidearm water heater
• Certainteed brand vinyl replacement windows which tilt in for cleaning
• Seamless gutters and downspouts installed in 2004
• Parking area can park two cars wide as well as two cars deep
Listing Agent
CSP Management Brokerage Email: steven@cspmanagement.com License #10401281219 Listed on: 02/12/2026
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,236
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 4,680 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60x78
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Corner Lot
- Rectangular Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Duplex
- Stone Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Wood Siding
- Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 2,140 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Leaded Glass Windows
- Partial Basement
- Pull Down Stairs to Attic
- Washer Hookup
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Luxury Vinyl Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
Schools
- Belle Sherman Elementary School
- Boynton Middle School
- Ithaca Senior High School
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Satellite Dish
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 80.-3-8
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include heat, hot water, water
- 2 Units
Building Details
- 2 Separate Electric Meters
- 1 Separate Gas Meter
- Operating Expense $21,833
- Gross Income $47,144
- Net Operating Income $12,075
Map
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 | $8,001 | $400,000 | $38,100 | $361,900 |
| 2023 | $7,871 | $358,000 | $38,100 | $319,900 |
| 2022 | $11,091 | $325,000 | $38,100 | $286,900 |
| 2021 | $10,670 | $300,000 | $38,100 | $261,900 |
| 2020 | $6,834 | $300,000 | $38,100 | $261,900 |
| 2019 | $7,233 | $275,000 | $38,100 | $236,900 |
| 2018 | $6,555 | $275,000 | $38,100 | $236,900 |
| 2017 | $6,129 | $250,000 | $22,500 | $227,500 |
| 2016 | $6,185 | $250,000 | $22,500 | $227,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $200,000 | $22,500 | $177,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $200,000 | $22,500 | $177,500 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2026 02/12/26 | For Sale | $439,000 | +65.7% | $205 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/02/2015 11/02/15 | Sold | $265,000 | +6.4% | $124 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/03/2015 10/03/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/31/2015 08/31/15 | For Sale | $249,000 | -- | $116 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $265,000 | James Salk | |
| Deed | $167,500 | Mark Masler | |
| Deed | $53,500 | L Richard Stumbar |
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: R1661814
APN: 500700-080-000-0003-008-000-0000
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