Estimated payment $2,156/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 beautifully restored Victorian built in 1873 as the original manse for the Lodi Presbyterian Church. This one of a kind property blends historic character with stylish modern updates and is located in the heart of the Finger Lakes between the Seneca and Cayuga wine trails, just minutes to Watkins Glen, Ithaca, and many of the region’s most beautiful state parks. Inside you will find soaring ceilings, original architectural details, and thoughtful renovations completed in 2021 including all new electrical and plumbing, a high efficiency dual fuel heating system, new roof and gutters, upgraded well and water systems, and mini splits upstairs for added comfort. The kitchen was rebuilt in a period inspired style and the bathrooms offer spa like features including a clawfoot tub, curb less shower with dual rainfall heads, and double sinks. An additional unfinished room above the kitchen with its own staircase offers exciting potential to create another bedroom and bathroom. Currently operating as a successful Airbnb, the home can be sold fully furnished making it truly turn key. For an additional $15,000 all furnishings, décor, and linens will convey. Set on a large level yard with privacy fencing and lush plantings, this distinctive property offers an exceptional opportunity for a full time residence, vacation retreat, or income producing property in the Finger Lakes.
Listing Agent
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. Brokerage Phone: 607-280-3339 License #30SE0908346 Listed on: 03/24/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,598
Year Built
- Built in 1880
Lot Details
- 23,522 Sq Ft 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
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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,219 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
| 2024 | $3,219 | $80,500 | $10,200 | $70,300 |
| 2023 | $31 | $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 | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 03/24/26 | For Sale | $350,000 | +80.5% | $118 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/06/2023 02/06/23 | Sold | $193,900 | +2.6% | $65 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 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 | View Prior Sale |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $191,400 | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | Arthur Petronio | |
| Deed | $60,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $200,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
About the Listing Agent
Kate Seaman, proud native of Ithaca, New York, and enthusiast of Cayuga Lake, Ithaca Schools, and the captivating Finger Lakes region. While her journey took her away for college and into a thriving career in retail management, the magnetic pull of her beloved hometown drew her back, sparking her venture into real estate.
With a career spanning since 2000, Kate stands among the top one percent of Realtors at Warren Real Estate and the entire Ithaca Board of Realtors. Her commitment to
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