NOT LISTED FOR SALE

408 Columbia St Ithaca, NY 14850

South Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $558,391

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,735 Sq Ft
$322/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 18, 2025

Last sale price $585,000 $337 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,700/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • South Hill School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Separate Formal Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Simply charming in the heart of Ithaca! This three bedroom Tudor home from the Craftsman era feels warm and welcoming. Stucco-clad, tasteful, city-sized manicured gardens front and back, the covered front porch is the perfect people-watching spot. Updated island kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances, marmoleum floors and bright windows overlooking the lush garden under a custom pergola. Gracious living room centered on fireplace, original hardwood floors, formal dining room with glass doors to patio. Bonus family room with space for office and guests. New double pane windows throughout. Three bedrooms with upstairs laundry and a rooftop deck. Just quiet steps to the Columbia St Bridge and the South Hill Recreation Trail, a few blocks from downtown Ithaca, the 6 Mile Creek nature preserve and the South Hill elementary school. Walk score of 81!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Morris-Knower

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc Brokerage Phone: 607-244-4814 License #30MO1113742 Listed on: 05/15/2025

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Johan Dulfer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty License #10301222856

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,106

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 4,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x82
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Poured Concrete
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Copper Plumbing
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,735 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Thermal Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Energy-Efficient HVAC

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Open Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Zoned Cooling
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 500700-082-000-0006-006-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,106

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

4,920 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size: 60X82
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street, Right of Way
  • Directions: From Downtown take S Aurora to left on Hudson to left on Columbia. There is one spot in the driveway, DO NOT BLOCK SHARED LANE, lots of street parking
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Tudor
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Appliances, HVAC, Windows
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Attribution Contact: 607-244-4814
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1926

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Varies
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Pull Down Attic Stairs, Sliding Glass Door(s), Window Treatments, Programmable Thermostat
  • Living Area: 1735.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Laundry, Living Room, Entry/Foyer, Family Room
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Drapes, Thermal Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full
  • Lot Features: Other, Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot, See Remarks
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Stucco, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Concrete Driveway, Fully Fenced, Gravel Driveway, Patio, See Remarks
  • Foundation Details: Poured
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balcony, Open, Patio, Porch
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Asphalt, Flat, Membrane, Pitched, Rubber, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electricity, Garage, Storage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Cooling: Ductless, Heat Pump, Other, See Remarks, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Gas, Heat Pump, Other, See Remarks, Baseboard, Hot Water, Wall Furnace
  • 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

  • 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: 4920.0
  • Parcel #: 500700-082-000-0006-006-000-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14106.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2000
Sold by
Strauss Susan B
Bought by
Dennis Carole W
Current Estimated Value
$558,391

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1999
Sold by
Clark George
Bought by
Strauss Susan B
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dennis Carole W $145,000 Marcus Randall B
Strauss Susan B $105,000 Elizabeth Bixler
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $585,000 +33.3% $337 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $439,000 -- $253 / 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 $8,605 $435,000 $46,000 $389,000
2023 $7,166 $329,000 $46,000 $283,000
2022 $10,229 $305,000 $46,000 $259,000
2021 $9,724 $275,000 $46,000 $229,000
2020 $6,296 $275,000 $46,000 $229,000
2019 $6,999 $265,000 $46,000 $219,000
2018 $5,746 $265,000 $46,000 $219,000
2017 $5,305 $240,000 $26,300 $213,700
2016 $5,357 $240,000 $26,300 $213,700
2015 -- $240,000 $26,300 $213,700
2014 -- $240,000 $26,300 $213,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ellen Morris-Knower

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ellen Morris-Knower

    Howard Hanna S Tier Inc

    (607) 244-4814

    7 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Ellen Morris-Knower
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  • Johan Dulfer

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Johan Dulfer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty

    (315) 212-7357

    14 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Johan Dulfer
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Map

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1605079

APN: 500700-082-000-0006-006-000-0000

New York Tompkins County Ithaca 14850 South Hill

408 Columbia St, Ithaca, NY

Not Listed for Sale

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