The quintessential Ithaca home -- 3 BR, 2 Bath Arts & Crafts with a Literary Pedigree. Built in 1928, it comes with a backstory: Carlos Fuentes – Mexico’s greatest writer– lived here in 1987, and wrote his acclaimed novel, Christopher Unborn in the 2nd floor study. In addition to flashes of inspiration, it has real character AND the perfect location! While you're waiting for your muse to strike, unwind on the Front Porch or the Deck, enjoy Sunset and Winter Lake Views, take an easy stroll to Cornell's Art Quad, Ithaca Falls or downtown.LIGHT and SPACE! Original Woodwork, French Doors and Hardwood Floors. Large Living Room with a Gas Fireplace. Eat-in Kitchen. Comfortable Bedrooms. TWO offices: Plenty of storage with deep closets and a dry basement. 2021 High Efficiency Furnace with air purifier. 200 Amp electric. Garage. Off-street Parking for 2 cars. Fenced Terraced Yard with Star Magnolia and Flowering Pear Trees, peonies, myrtle, day lilies and more. Fall Creek Elementary School. IMAGINE… a house filled with creative potential! Begin your new chapter HERE.
Sold
$365,000
111 Lake St, Ithaca, NY 14850
3beds
1,925sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
6,098 sqft lot
$381,100 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 23, 2024 at 10:27am
Listed by:
Laurel Guy 607-227-1556,
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Bought with:
Karen Hollands, 10401308223
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1557938
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 11.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 19.00
Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 7.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 7.00
Other
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 17.00
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic, Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Home Office, Storage, Natural Woodwork, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Egress Windows,Full,Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,925
- Total interior livable area: 1,925 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Concrete Driveway, Deck, Fence
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 146
- Features: Near Public Transit, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 29.19
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional