$160,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2026

61 Makarainen Rd Ithaca, NY 14850

Ithaca Area
1 Bed
1 Bath
920 Sq Ft
8.57 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 17, 2026

$174 Per Sq Ft

36% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • South Hill School Rated A-
  • Secluded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2026

The Cube House - a unique proposition overlooking a vast 8 acres of wilderness. Built in 2000 by Bruno Schickel, the home is a minimalists' delight! Or a great hunting getaway, or private retreat with a rooftop deck to see and enjoy all that surrounds you. Living small can be done well here, with thoughtful storage designed into the home. Concrete and wood floors provide radiant heat on both levels. A single bedroom and a separate living room share the lower level; the kitchen, dining/living, and full bath occupy the second floor. Above all is a great deck for additional use - outdoor kitchen, al fresco dining, bird watching, yoga in the sun. Bring your vision alive in this one of a kind home! Seller will consider all reasonable offers submitted by Monday June 1st at 3 pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Santos

Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown) Brokerage Phone: 607-227-6062 License #40SA1150031 Listed on: 05/19/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

David Barken

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc License #10401313416

Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,281

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 8.57 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 711x558
  • Secluded Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 920 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Schools

  • South Hill Elementary School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 502200-004-000-0001-028-011-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,281

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

8.57 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: Yes
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.57
  • Lot Size: 711X558
  • Directions: From Danby Rd./96B, take Nelson Rd. east to Makarainen. The house is at the end of the dead end road.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Two Story
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built Details: Existing
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Attribution Contact: 607-227-6062
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2000

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer
  • Has Basement: None
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Varies
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Bedroom on Main Level
  • Living Area: 920.0
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Type: Bedroom
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Greenbelt, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Secluded, Wooded
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Gravel Driveway, Propane Tank - Owned
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Property Condition: Resale

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Propane, Hot Water, Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: South Hill
  • Junior High Dist: Ithaca

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 373309.0
  • Parcel #: 502200-004-000-0001-028-011-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5281.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2014
Closed on
Jul 7, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Buyer's Agent
Havana Jorrin
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$173,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2009
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $173,000 Jonathan O. Albanese
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Dirk Galbraith
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/17/2026 07/17/26 Sold $160,000 -28.9% $174 / Sq Ft
07/10/2026 07/10/26 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2026 05/27/26 Price Changed $225,000 -9.6% $245 / Sq Ft
05/19/2026 05/19/26 For Sale $249,000 +43.9% $271 / Sq Ft
07/07/2014 07/07/14 Sold $173,000 -1.1% $188 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/07/2014 06/07/14 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2014 03/17/14 For Sale $175,000 -- $190 / 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 $5,358 $215,000 $43,100 $171,900
2024 $5,286 $215,000 $43,100 $171,900
2023 $5,597 $209,000 $43,100 $165,900
2022 $5,355 $195,000 $43,100 $151,900
2021 $5,018 $175,000 $43,100 $131,900
2020 $4,969 $175,000 $43,100 $131,900
2019 $5,109 $175,000 $43,100 $131,900
2018 $4,931 $170,000 $43,100 $126,900
2017 $5,057 $170,000 $39,100 $130,900
2016 $5,133 $170,000 $39,100 $130,900
2015 -- $170,000 $39,100 $130,900
2014 -- $125,000 $31,400 $93,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: R1676268

APN: 502200-004-000-0001-028-011-0000

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