
Estimated payment $2,554/month
Highlights
- Freestanding Bathtub
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Victorian Architecture
- Corner Lot
About This Home
Welcome to the Preacher’s Retreat- a stunning Victorian built in 1873 as the manse for the Lodi Presbyterian Church, now lovingly restored and decked out in a hip, eclectic style. This one-of-a-kind home perfectly blends historic charm with modern conveniences and sits in the heart of the Finger Lakes, centrally located between Seneca and Cayuga wine trails and just minutes from Watkins Glen, Ithaca, and some of the region’s most beautiful state parks for swimming, hiking, and boating.
Step inside and be wowed by soaring ceilings, period details, and thoughtful updates throughout. Recent renovations (2021) include: all-new electrical and plumbing, high-efficiency dual-fuel forced air system, new roof and gutters with guards, and brand-new water systems (jet pump, well pump saver, storage tank, and multistage filtration). The kitchen was rebuilt in period style, while the bathrooms exude spa-like luxury, think curb-less shower, dual rainfall heads, clawfoot tub, and double sinks in a massive upstairs bath. A new laundry was added to the first floor, and mini-splits were installed upstairs for comfort.
The home is sold fully furnished and decorated, an eclectic, funky, yet romantic mix that makes it move-in ready. Outside, enjoy a large, level yard, paneled privacy fence, and hog wire fence with vining plants creating a living green screen.
Whether you’re dreaming of a unique full-time residence or a standout short-term rental on the Wine Trail, this property is ready to deliver. Just bring your suitcase and settle in.
Come experience it for yourself! Join us for an Open House on Saturday, September 27th from 11:00–1:00 and step inside this romantic Victorian to see just how effortlessly historic charm and modern style come together.
Listing Agent
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. Brokerage Phone: 607-280-3339 License #30SE0908346 Listed on: 09/23/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,598
Year Built
- Built in 1880
Lot Details
- 0.54 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 181x134
- Partially Fenced Property
- Corner Lot
- Rectangular Lot
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Blown-In Insulation
- Foam Insulation
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,968 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Entrance Foyer
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Cooler
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Freestanding Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Walk-Up Access
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Dirt Floor
Parking
- No Garage
- Gravel Driveway
Outdoor Features
- Open Patio
- Porch
Schools
- South Seneca Elementary School
- South Seneca High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
- Well
- Tankless Water Heater
- Water Purifier is Owned
- High Speed Internet
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 452601-002-000-0001-010-000-0000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,485 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
2023 | $3,093 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
2022 | $2,917 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
2021 | $3,156 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
2020 | $2,825 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
2019 | $1,273 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
2018 | $2,681 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
2017 | $2,644 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
2016 | $2,630 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
2015 | -- | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
2014 | -- | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/23/2025 09/23/25 | For Sale | $425,000 | +119.2% | $143 / Sq Ft |
02/06/2023 02/06/23 | Sold | $193,900 | +2.6% | $65 / Sq Ft |
01/07/2023 01/07/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
10/26/2022 10/26/22 | For Sale | $188,900 | +46.6% | $64 / Sq Ft |
12/18/2020 12/18/20 | Sold | $128,825 | -3.9% | $43 / Sq Ft |
11/18/2020 11/18/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
08/20/2020 08/20/20 | For Sale | $134,000 | -- | $45 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | -- | Arthur Petronio | |
Deed | $60,000 | -- |
About the Listing Agent

Kate Seaman, a native of Ithaca, New York, grew up on Cayuga Lake, attended Ithaca Schools, and has a passion for the Finger Lakes area. She left town for college and quickly moved into a successful career in retail management but eventually found herself back in this region that she loved. That’s when her journey in real estate began.
Kate has been a real estate agent since 2000 and is consistently in the top one percent of realtors at Warren Real Estate and the entire Ithaca Board of
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