One of the oldest homes on University Avenue, the Mary B. Wood House was built for and occupied by Ezra Cornell's mother-in-law and is named after her. The house is Second Empire style and was built in 1873. Fully leased and the gross income for 2022.2023 year is $72,600.Converted to student housing in the 1980s, this house has 5 units, legal for 8 unrelated people. 2019 Certificate of Compliance to convey. Landlord's style is to pay utilities, though there are 3 heating systems and future owner could pass on heating costs for 2 of 5 units.3rd heating system heats 3 remaining apts. Landlord provides hot and cold water, most furnishings and all appliances on site. Seller to provide inventory of personal property. Tenants in this building have the right to use coin-op laundry located at 508 University, owned by the same landlord.
Sold for $570,000 on 10/31/23
$570,000
502 University Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
--beds
0baths
2,040sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1873
-- sqft lot
$617,500 Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$2,997 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 24, 2024 at 09:19am
Listed by:
Carol Bushberg 607-279-4530,
Carol Bushberg Real Estate,
Edward Finegan 607-279-0234,
EDWARD J FINEGAN
Bought with:
Andrew Schreck, 10401361299
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: IB407834
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Gas, Separate Meters, Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water
Cooling
- Separate Meters
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,040
- Total interior livable area: 2,040 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Site, Other, Parking Available, One Space, On Street, See Remarks, Two or More Spaces
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 67 x 243
Details
- Parcel number: 500700 32.23
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1873
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ithaca
- Subdivision: University Hill Historic