Grand Downtown 5 BR, 3 Bath, 3-Story, 3716 sq.ft. Painted Lady PLUS 4 BR, 2 Bath, 1952 sq.ft. Carriage House. One block from the Ithaca Commons. Three porches, private fenced yard, stone patio and perennial gardens. Over $450,000 of recent upgrades and custom features, yet it still has the look of the Victorian-era with deep rich colors, tin ceiling, stained glass, reproduction light fixtures and original woodwork. It was the home of Jared Treman Newman, who founded the Village of Cayuga Heights in 1915, and was mayor of Ithaca. You’ll love the Modern Victorian Kitchen with free-standing vintage workstations, mosaic tile floor and separate scullery. High end appliances: concealed Subzero fridge in custom cabinet, Elmira Retro gas/electric range, concealed Miele dishwasher. Sunlit Dining Room. Living Room with Jotul woodstove. Back staircase! Main Level Laundry. Office. Large Primary Suite with dressing room and luxurious tile bath like no other – it’s a stunner! Incredible 795 sq.ft. 3rd Floor Flex Space with cozy loft and repurposed vintage built-ins and separate office. WOW! Room for movie nights, billiards/ping-pong/work-out/yoga area. The Carriage House is totally renovated, totally charming. It's currently used as a rental -- off-set your property taxes! It could also be an ideal mother-in-law home for extended family or short-term Airbnb. Improvements include: 2012 Synthetic Slate Roof; Exterior painted 2022; refinished hardwood floors; wood-clad, low-e windows; upgraded electric and plumbing; high efficiency boiler and AC mini-splits and so much more. This could be THE ONE.
Sold for $725,000 on 05/22/25
$725,000
209-211 S Geneva St, Ithaca, NY 14850
5beds
3,716sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$729,600 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 30, 2025 at 12:03pm
Listed by:
Laurel Guy 607-227-1556,
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Bought with:
Lindsay Lustick Garner, 37GA1044494
Linz Real Estate
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1592816
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 13.00
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 15.00
Family room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 15.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 18.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 18.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 13.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 16.00
Other
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 43.00 x 32.00
Other
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
Heating
- Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Den, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Great Room, Other, Pantry, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters, Skylights, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments, Bedroom on Main Level, Loft, Bath in Primary Bedroom
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies
- Windows: Drapes, Leaded Glass, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,716
- Total interior livable area: 3,716 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Doors
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Balcony, Fully Fenced, Gravel Driveway
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 69 x 115
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 50070070.716
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, Other, See Remarks, Wood Siding, Copper Plumbing
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal,Other,See Remarks
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1885
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