Prime Collegetown Investment & Housing Opportunity!
Just a few blocks from the heart of Cornell University’s Collegetown, this spacious residence offers an ideal blend of investment potential and practical living. Legal for five unrelated occupants, the home currently features six full bedrooms plus two additional bonus rooms on the third floor—perfect for home offices, study areas, or walk-in closets.
Inside, the home retains classic character with hardwood floors throughout the entry, living, and dining rooms, creating warm and inviting shared spaces. A covered front porch provides a welcoming entry and a place to relax outdoors. With 1.5 bathrooms, a full basement with laundry, and abundant living space, the layout is highly functional for student housing or shared living arrangements.
A standout feature is the expansive parking lot, rare in Collegetown, with space to accommodate 6–8 vehicles—a tremendous value-add for residents and an additional draw for investors focused on maximizing rental appeal.
Whether you’re a Cornell parent seeking secure, long-term housing for your student, or an investor looking for a strong-performing rental in one of Ithaca’s most sought-after locations, this property delivers. Its combination of size, location, and amenities makes it a rare find in today’s market.
Active
$495,000
214 Delaware Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
6beds
2,044sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
5,780.41 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered front porchExpansive parking lotBonus roomsAbundant living spaceFull basement with laundryWalk-in closetsSpacious residence
- 104 days |
- 635 |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 15, 2025 at 11:26am
Listing by:
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc 607-257-0800,
Kyle Steele 607-342-2148
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1633786
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of RealtorsTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Gas, Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Furnished, Separate/Formal Living Room, Living/Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,044
- Total interior livable area: 2,044 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway
Lot
- Size: 5,780.41 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 57 x 100
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 50070006700000030040000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $242/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $350,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,039
- Date on market: 8/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 70 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $495,000$242/sqft |
Source:  NYSAMLSs #R1633786 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Contingent | $495,000$242/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $495,000$242/sqft |
Source: NYSAMLSs #R1633786 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Listing removed | $4,400$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,400-2.8%$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: 14850
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Belle Sherman SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Boynton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Ithaca Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Belle Sherman
- District: Ithaca
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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