$186,000
$9K PRICE DROP

496 Nelson Rd Ithaca, NY 14850

Estimated payment $1,314/month

Total Views 6,143
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft
$242 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • South Hill School Rated A-
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Solar Water Heater

About This Home

Efficient living is the name of the game these days and this house has it! A cozy ranch style home with 2 beds and 1 bath for easy living just 10 minutes from the center of Ithaca. With solar panels and efficient heat pumps for heating and cooling, you'll stay warm and cool for a fraction of what it costs elsewhere. A pleasant living room and hardwood floors throughout, ready to be polished to perfection. The dry, full basement offers space for storage, or make it into workout space or a workshop, whatever fits your lifestyle. Homes this affordable don't stay on the market for long, so get in to see it soon and bring your cottage-core aspirations!

Listing Agent

Emily Doyle

Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown) Brokerage Phone: 607-257-0666 License #10401250591 Listed on: 03/05/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,836

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 74x119
  • Rural Setting
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 768 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Water Heater
  • Solar Heating System

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Section 4 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 502200-004-000-0001-053-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,836

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size: 74X119
  • Subdivision Name: Section 4
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Attribution Contact: 607-257-0666
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Separate/Formal Living Room, Living/Dining Room
  • Living Area: 768.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Type: Laundry, Living Room
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Rural Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Architectural, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Electric, Solar
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available
  • Water Source: Well

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: 9583.0
  • Parcel #: 502200-004-000-0001-053-000-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3836.0

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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
2024 $3,955 $160,000 $8,500 $151,500
2023 $2,772 $102,000 $8,500 $93,500
2022 $2,621 $95,000 $8,500 $86,500
2021 $2,419 $83,000 $8,500 $74,500
2020 $2,388 $83,000 $8,500 $74,500
2019 $838 $83,000 $8,500 $74,500
2018 $2,437 $83,000 $8,500 $74,500
2017 $2,470 $83,000 $10,600 $72,400
2016 $895 $90,000 $10,600 $79,400
2015 -- $90,000 $10,600 $79,400
2014 -- $80,000 $10,600 $69,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/27/2026 03/27/26 Price Changed $186,000 -4.6% $242 / Sq Ft
03/05/2026 03/05/26 For Sale $195,000 +23.8% $254 / Sq Ft
04/04/2023 04/04/23 Sold $157,500 -1.5% $205 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/05/2023 03/05/23 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2023 01/09/23 For Sale $159,900 +96.2% $208 / Sq Ft
09/26/2016 09/26/16 Sold $81,500 -2.4% $106 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/27/2016 08/27/16 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2016 07/21/16 For Sale $83,500 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $160,000 None Available
Deed $83,500 Sulimowicz Sharon
Deed $75,000 Stephen M Bowman
Deed $31,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $140,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1665100

APN: 502200-004-000-0001-053-000-0000

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