NOT LISTED FOR SALE

502 University Ave Ithaca, NY 14850

Ithaca Area
Studio
-- Bath
2,040 Sq Ft
0.37 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 31, 2023

Last sale price $570,000 $279 Per Sq Ft

299 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Boynton Middle School Rated A-
  • Baseboard Heating

About This Home

As of October 2023

One of the oldest homes on University Avenue, the Mary B. Wood House was built for and occupied by Ezra Cornell's mother-in-law and is named after her. The house is Second Empire style and was built in 1873. Fully leased and the gross income for 2022.2023 year is $72,600.Converted to student housing in the 1980s, this house has 5 units, legal for 8 unrelated people. 2019 Certificate of Compliance to convey. Landlord's style is to pay utilities, though there are 3 heating systems and future owner could pass on heating costs for 2 of 5 units.3rd heating system heats 3 remaining apts. Landlord provides hot and cold water, most furnishings and all appliances on site. Seller to provide inventory of personal property. Tenants in this building have the right to use coin-op laundry located at 508 University, owned by the same landlord.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Bushberg

Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown) License #10301223410 Listed on: 12/06/2022

Co-Listed By

Edward Finegan

EDWARD J FINEGAN License #10351206917

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Schreck

Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown) License #10401361299

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,950

Year Built

  • Built in 1873

Lot Details

  • 16,117 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67x243

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,040 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Available
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Site Parking

Schools

  • Fall Creek Elementary School
  • Boynton Middle School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Separate Meters

Community Details

  • University Hill Historic Subdivision
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gross Income $72,600

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tenant pays for electricity
  • Assessor Parcel Number 500700 32.-2-3

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,950

Year Built

Built in 1873

Lot Details

0.37 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Multi Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size: 67X243
  • Co List Office Mls Id: IB998
  • Co List Office Phone: 6072790234
  • Subdivision Name: University Hill Historic
  • Directions: Property on the west side of University Avenue, between Linn and Lake Streets.
  • Year Built: 1873
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Appliances: See Remarks
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Living Area: 2040.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Concrete, Off Site, Other, Parking Available, One Space, On Street, See Remarks, Two or More Spaces

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Cooling: Separate Meters
  • Heating: Gas, Separate Meters, Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fall Creek Elementary
  • Junior High Dist: Ithaca
  • Middle Or Junior School: Boynton Middle

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16117.0
  • Parcel #: 500700 32.-2-3

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Annual Gross Income: 72600.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12950.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$140,000 Peter Miller
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $61,305
Closed $57,382
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2023 10/31/23 Sold $570,000 -4.2% $279 / Sq Ft
10/01/2023 10/01/23 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2022 12/06/22 For Sale $595,000 -- $292 / Sq Ft
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $15,045 $450,000 $95,000 $355,000
2024 $9,227 $450,000 $95,000 $355,000
2023 $8,369 $370,000 $95,000 $275,000
2022 $13,134 $370,000 $95,000 $275,000
2021 $12,797 $350,000 $95,000 $255,000
2020 $8,128 $350,000 $95,000 $255,000
2019 $9,342 $320,000 $95,000 $225,000
2018 $7,783 $320,000 $95,000 $225,000
2017 $7,377 $295,000 $45,000 $250,000
2016 $7,443 $295,000 $45,000 $250,000
2015 -- $275,000 $45,000 $230,000
2014 -- $275,000 $45,000 $230,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: IB407834

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