In the quaint Village of Cayuga Heights and close to Cornell University, downtown Ithaca, shopping, and elementary school, this home is well maintained, thoughtfully designed, and built with quality materials. The formal entrance welcomes you to a main floor with large open rooms, warm wood floors and walls, and seasonal views of Cayuga Lake. Enjoy cooking in the bright open kitchen with a breakfast nook. Entertain in the large living room with a pellet stove fireplace, a formal dining room with bay windows and door that leads to a stone patio, and a full bath. Head up the stairs to 3 very generously sized bedrooms, a cozy 4th bedroom/office, a reading nook, and a full bath. The house has many warm wood built-in shelves and desks, cedar closets, and cubbies throughout. The dry basement has a finished one bedroom apartment with a nostalgic air of coral and sky blue and a separate outside entrance. The large yard is shaded by mature trees. So many fun outdoor possibilities!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Hickory Lee• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Contact: hickory@hickorylee.com
Bought with Susan Lustick• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
Listing by Howard Hanna Horseheads, (607) 739-1444
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Sale history for 1020 Highland Rd
Date
Event
Price
IBRMLS #405338
Oct 29, 2021
Sold
$478,000
$220/sq ft
Sep 8, 2021
Listed
$435,000
$200/sq ft
In the quaint Village of Cayuga Heights and close to Cornell University, downtown Ithaca, shopping, and elementary school, this home is well maintained, thoughtfully designed, and built with quality materials. The formal entrance welcomes you to a main floor with large open rooms, warm wood floors and walls, and seasonal views of Cayuga Lake. Enjoy cooking in the bright open kitchen with a breakfast nook. Entertain in the large living room with a pellet stove fireplace, a formal dining room with bay windows and door that leads to a stone patio, and a full bath. Head up the stairs to 3 very generously sized bedrooms, a cozy 4th bedroom/office, a reading nook, and a full bath. The house has many warm wood built-in shelves and desks, cedar closets, and cubbies throughout. The dry basement has a finished one bedroom apartment with a nostalgic air of coral and sky blue and a separate outside entrance. The large yard is shaded by mature trees. So many fun outdoor possibilities!
IBRMLS #IB405338
Oct 29, 2021
Sold
$478,000
$220/sq ft
Sep 8, 2021
Listed
$435,000
$200/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB402332
Jun 22, 2020
Listed
$435,000
$200/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 10, 2008
Sold
$375,000
$173/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,152
$144,300 + $505,700
$650,000
2025
$18,167 (−0.2%)
$144,300 + $505,700
$650,000
2024
$18,205 (+0.2%)
$144,300 + $505,700
$650,000
2023
$18,163 (+44.9%)
$144,300 + $505,700
$650,000
2022
$12,534 (+2.8%)
$144,300 + $255,700
$400,000
2021
$12,195 (+3.4%)
$144,300 + $255,700
$400,000
2020
$11,797 (+0.7%)
$144,300 + $235,700
$380,000
2019
$11,720 (−0.6%)
$144,300 + $235,700
$380,000
2018
$11,796 (−0.8%)
$144,300 + $235,700
$380,000
2017
$11,889 (+0.2%)
$144,300 + $235,700
$380,000
2016
$11,869 (−0.7%)
$144,300 + $230,700
$375,000
2015
$11,957 (−7.8%)
$144,300 + $230,700
$375,000
2014
$12,974
$144,300 + $230,700
$375,000
Tax history for 1020 Highland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,152
$144,300 + $505,700
$650,000
2025
$18,167 (−0.2%)
$144,300 + $505,700
$650,000
2024
$18,205 (+0.2%)
$144,300 + $505,700
$650,000
2023
$18,163 (+44.9%)
$144,300 + $505,700
$650,000
2022
$12,534 (+2.8%)
$144,300 + $255,700
$400,000
2021
$12,195 (+3.4%)
$144,300 + $255,700
$400,000
2020
$11,797 (+0.7%)
$144,300 + $235,700
$380,000
2019
$11,720 (−0.6%)
$144,300 + $235,700
$380,000
2018
$11,796 (−0.8%)
$144,300 + $235,700
$380,000
2017
$11,889 (+0.2%)
$144,300 + $235,700
$380,000
2016
$11,869 (−0.7%)
$144,300 + $230,700
$375,000
2015
$11,957 (−7.8%)
$144,300 + $230,700
$375,000
2014
$12,974
$144,300 + $230,700
$375,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
200 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,387
Year built
1951
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Tompkins County
APN
503001A00200000070040000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Other, See Remarks, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2170
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded, Waterfront
Lot Size : 0.73
Lot Size Dimensions: 200 x 160
Lot Size Area: 0.73
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.73
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Ithaca
Elementary School: Cayuga Heights Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: Ithaca
High School District: Ithaca
Location Information
Directions: From Rte 13, take Cayuga Heights Exit and turn left onto Cayuga Heights Rd, take first left onto Berkshire Rd, stay left again onto Highgate Rd, then first right turn on to Highland Rd. House is third on the right, brown with black sh
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,387
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503001A00200000070040000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: hickory@hickorylee.com
Around this home
Schools
Cayuga Heights Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Fall Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$595,000 – $720,000
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