About This Home

This 6-bedroom, 0-bathroom residential multi family at 505 E Seneca Street in Ithaca, NY is listed for $549,000 ($136 per sqft). Built in 1886, the home offers 4,045 sqft of living space on a 0.19 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1886
  • 0.19 acre lot
  • 3 stories

Property Details

3 stories
1886

Amenities

Hardwood
Listing Description

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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,936/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$397
Interest$2,379
Insurance$160

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

505 E Seneca Street

Ithaca, NY 14850

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

SkylightsNaturalWoodwork

Exterior Features

BlacktopDrivewayPatio

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodCarpetVariesVinyl

Construction

Brick WoodSiding CopperPlumbing

Outdoor Features

Patio

Parking

Garage

Heating

SteamNatural Gas

Appliances

ExhaustFanElectricOvenElectricRangeGasWaterHeaterRefrigeratorRangeHood

Questions & Answers

This 6-bedroom, 0-bathroom residential multi family at 505 E Seneca Street is listed at $549,000 ($136/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,936 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1886, 0.19 acre lot, 3 stories. Interior Features: Skylights, NaturalWoodwork. Exterior Features: BlacktopDriveway, Patio.

This property is listed by Jill Burlington.

JB

Jill Burlington

License 30BU0950986

Agent at Warren Real Estate

Listed by Warren Real Estate · Broker phone: (607) 257-0666 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# R1675740· Source: New York State Alliance of MLSs, LLC· 161 days on PropertySimple

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505 E Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

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