$549,000
PENDING

Estimated payment $4,042/month

Total Views 3,609
6 Beds
-- Bath
4,045 Sq Ft
$136 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights
  • DeWitt Middle School Rated A-
  • Furnished
  • Leaded Glass Windows

About This Home

505 E Seneca Street offers exceptional flexibility in the heart of Ithaca’s historic district. Ideally suited for an investment property, boarding house, or conversion back to a private single family residence, this property presents a rare opportunity in a highly convenient location close to Cornell University, downtown Ithaca, restaurants, shopping, public transportation, and neighborhood amenities.
Filled with unique charm and period character, the home welcomes you with a lovely wraparound porch and beautiful stained glass details. The main level features a spacious living room with direct access to the porch, along with a kitchen enhanced by a butler’s pantry. The second floor includes four bedrooms, arranged with two bedrooms sharing each Jack and Jill bathroom, creating a functional layout for both rental use and private living. The third floor offers additional flexibility with two rooms and a full bathroom, providing space that is open to interpretation for guest rooms, office space, studio use, recreation, or expanded living.
With generous space and a versatile layout, this property offers multiple possibilities for an owner occupant, investor, or buyer looking for long term potential. Its location, historic character, and configuration make it well positioned for rental use, while its charm and setting also provide an excellent foundation for those seeking a spacious in town residence.
Whether you are looking to expand your investment portfolio, create student or professional housing, or restore a classic Ithaca property into a private single family home, 505 E Seneca Street offers location, flexibility, and opportunity in one of Ithaca’s most desirable central neighborhoods. Please note the source of the square footage is the floor plans included in photos and attachments. The garage on the property is not currently in use.

Listing Agent

Jill Burlington

Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. Brokerage Phone: 607-592-0474 License #30BU0950986 Listed on: 05/21/2026

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,552

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • 8,350 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 72x116
  • Rectangular Lot

Home Design

  • Rooming House
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Wood Siding
  • Copper Plumbing

Interior Spaces

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4,045 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Woodwork
  • Skylights
  • Leaded Glass Windows
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • No Garage
  • Driveway

Schools

  • Belle Sherman Elementary School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • Association fees include all utilities, common area maintenance, electricity, heat, hot water, snow removal, trash collection, water
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 500700-069-000-0003-002-000-0000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,552

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

8,350 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Rooming House
  • Prop. Type: Multi Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1917
  • Lot Size: 72X116
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Attribution Contact: 607-592-0474
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1886

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Owner Pays: All Utilities, Electricity, Gas, Grounds Care, Heat, Hot Water, Snow Removal, Trash Collection, Water
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Skylights, Natural Woodwork
  • Living Area: 4045.0
  • Stories: 3
  • Window Features: Leaded Glass, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
  • Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Other, See Remarks

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Two Spaces, No Garage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Security: Security System Owned
  • Heating: Gas, Steam
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Connected
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Connected, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • HOA Rent Includes: All Utilities, Common Area Maintenance, Electricity, Heat, Hot Water, Snow Removal, Trash Collection, Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: Belle Sherman
  • Junior High Dist: Ithaca

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 500700-069-000-0003-002-000-0000

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13552.0

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/10/2026 07/10/26 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2026 05/21/26 For Sale $549,000 -- $136 / Sq Ft
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1675740

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