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    $2,600/mo

    521 1/2 S Albany St, Ithaca, NY 14850

    3beds
    1,375sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Single family residence
    Available now
    No pets
    Window unit
    In unit laundry
    Detached parking
    Forced air
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Back deckCovered front porchAdjoining bathroomGas stoveForced-air natural gas heatPrivate balconyBuilt-in shelves
    Walk to all amenities. Includes detached home office/studio/workshop! Can be fully furnished. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and four porches. Character-filled 1910 single-family craftsman-style home in downtown Ithaca. One bathroom has a walk-in shower, the other has a claw foot tub. Unpainted woodwork. Enormous second floor walk-in closet with washer/dryer, window and there's still room to iron. Master bedroom with private balcony, built-in shelves, adjoining bathroom. Comfy Queen-sized bed available upon request. Enclosed sun porch, covered front porch and a back deck. Dishwasher. Forced-air natural gas heat, gas stove and gas hot water. Adorable finished and insulated studio/workshop/office (used as full-time classroom during COVID) with privacy, sliding door and electricity. Includes off-street covered parking for one car plus plentiful on-street parking. Walk or bike to all amenities. Groceries, fishing, public library, The Commons, parks, restaurants, theaters, banks and shopping of all sorts. All downtown bus routes are close by. Cornell and Ithaca College are both less than 2 miles away. Lots of fresh paint and cheerful colors. Dry basement (dehumidifier recommended if used for long-term storage). Sidewalk shoveled and small yard mowed by owner. No pets. 12-month lease. Can be furnished, partially furnished or unfurnished. Owner maintains use of the attic to store furnishings not in use. Furniture in photos may not be available. Second washer and dryer in basement are not maintained by owner. House is less expensive to heat than many homes of similar square footage because of high-efficiency gas furnace, full basement and attic. Utilities paid by renter. Heat must be kept at a minimum of 60 degrees during the winter months to prevent frozen pipes.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Walk In Closet
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,375 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Detached
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Forced Air, Plenty of storage and work areas., Walk In Closet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 500700105210

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Ithaca

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/14/2025Listed for rent$2,600$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals
    5/28/2014Sold$170,000+41.7%$124/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    9/30/2005Sold$120,000+90.5%$87/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    7/10/2000Sold$63,000$46/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Neighborhood: 14850