Impeccable Builder-Owned Home in Sought-After Community with Exceptional Outdoor Living. Welcome to this beautifully maintained, builder-owned home in Olde Town Village on Ithaca’s South Hill. Thoughtfully designed with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, this property offers a seamless blend of style, function, and luxury amenities: step inside to find hardwood flooring throughout and a spacious great room featuring a cozy fireplace. The main level includes a 2-story foyer, a Great Room with a gas fireplace, a dedicated office, Breakfast area, a formal dining room with direct access to the back deck, and an open-concept layout that flows effortlessly into the heart of the home. Upstairs, the large primary suite offers a private escape with a spa-like ensuite bath, including a steam shower, heated floors, and generous closet space. The lower-level walkout leads directly to this backyard retreat and includes a family room, dry bar, sauna, full bath and plenty of room to host gatherings all year long. A showstopper is the outdoor living space—featuring an in-ground pool, built-in cooking area, and multiple zones for relaxing and entertaining. Additional features include: One-year builder warranty. Offered partially furnished. Immaculate condition, move-in ready. Builder-owned and expertly maintained. Conveniently located just minutes from Buttermilk Falls State Park, Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies, Cornell University, Ithaca College, and downtown Ithaca, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquility and access to all that the area has to offer. This is more than just a home—it's a lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance to own this rare gem in a premier neighborhood.
For sale
$975,000
217 Buttermilk Ln, Ithaca, NY 14850
4beds
4,324sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
1.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
In-ground poolCozy fireplaceBackyard retreatBack deckDedicated officeOpen-concept layoutExceptional outdoor living
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 27, 2025 at 06:49am
Listing by:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty 607-428-0708,
Jolene Rightmyer-Macolini 607-339-1559
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1601970
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 21.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 15.00
Den
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 15.00
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 22.00 x 19.00
Foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 15.00
Great room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 16.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 15.00
Laundry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 7.00
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 14.00
Other
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 14.00
Other
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
Other
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 18.00
Heating
- Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Bar, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Granite Counters, Great Room, Home Office, Other, Pantry, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters, Skylights, Sauna, Bar, Natural Woodwork, Window Treatments, Bath in Primary Bedroom
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Varies
- Windows: Drapes, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,324
- Total interior livable area: 4,324 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Barbecue, Deck, Gas Grill, Pool
- Pool features: In Ground
Lot
- Size: 1.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 243 x 443
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Irregular Lot, Residential Lot, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 50220000200000010220280000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Composite Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC, Lighting
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Buttermilk
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $525,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,790
- Date on market: 5/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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