411 2nd St Unit 1 Ithaca, NY 14850

This 2-family house located in a downtown neighborhood is ideal for visiting faculty or testing the "fit" of Ithaca for your family.

* Easy walk to the Commons, Ithaca Falls, and local restaurants
* Bike (jog, walk) to area parks and Cayuga Lake along the nearby Ithaca Waterfront trail.
* Fill your shopping bag at the Ithaca Farmer's Market or have lunch on Cayuga inlet
* Walk to Purity for its famous ice cream
* 1.5 miles to Cornell Arts Quad and 2.5 miles to Ithaca College
* Commute to Cornell: Walk, bus, bike or car... 30-50 minute hike up to campus; #10 bus walk + ride ~20 minutes
* Easy on/off access from Rt. 13.

The Northside neighborhood is a triangle defined by Gimme Coffee to the southeast, Purity Ice Cream to the southwest and the ScienCenter to the north. It is unique in a number of ways: Like the nearby Fall Creek neighborhood, it is conveniently close to many of the attractions of Ithaca and yet remains distinctly residential in flavor. The Northside typically has lower density per acre than the other downtown neighborhoods; which translates into more open space between houses and larger gardens surrounding them. Historically it was an entry point for many immigrant families moving into Ithaca and remains the most ethnically and economically diverse neighborhood in the city today. In the context of Ithaca's Comprehensive Plan, it anticipates many future-oriented goals; pedestrian-friendly, affordable housing, mixed use buildings, good bus service, neighborhood-oriented retail on its perimeter, good-access to parks and other recreational opportunities. Many young families are choosing to make the Northside their home.