Welcome to The Council Oak on Kline - first time on the market in 60 years! A stately Italianate home offering a magical 1.47 acre setting in Cayuga Heights/Ithaca Schools. Lovingly cared for, these owners added an architect-designed great room w/ hardwood floors & 2nd floor 2-room master suite (each with their own wood-burning fireplaces). From the sunny porch to the kitchen w/ granite counters to the formal living/dining rooms, there's plenty of space over 2 floors w/ tall ceilings. Back sunporch overlooks the 'Council Oak' & yard where wildlife abounds daily. Also has a main level library/den. There's a 1/2 bath off kitchen, as well as a wet bar nook. All 4 bedrooms are up, plus laundry room. Plenty of closet spaces. Full basement w/ concrete floor, wine cellar & workshop. Newer Lennox furnace with Central AC. Small koi pond in yard, lawn area surrounded by woods & your own Ithaca gorges/stream. Fall in love with the setting, enjoy the convenient location so close to Ithaca HS & Falls!
Single-familyProperty Type
1830Year Built
1.47 acresLot Size
$306Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Christine DelVecchio• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
Contact: cj@cjhomes.com
Bought with Lucy Missirian• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
Welcome to The Council Oak on Kline - first time on the market in 60 years! A stately Italianate home offering a magical 1.47 acre setting in Cayuga Heights/Ithaca Schools. Lovingly cared for, these owners added an architect-designed great room w/ hardwood floors & 2nd floor 2-room master suite (each with their own wood-burning fireplaces). From the sunny porch to the kitchen w/ granite counters to the formal living/dining rooms, there's plenty of space over 2 floors w/ tall ceilings. Back sunporch overlooks the 'Council Oak' & yard where wildlife abounds daily. Also has a main level library/den. There's a 1/2 bath off kitchen, as well as a wet bar nook. All 4 bedrooms are up, plus laundry room. Plenty of closet spaces. Full basement w/ concrete floor, wine cellar & workshop. Newer Lennox furnace with Central AC. Small koi pond in yard, lawn area surrounded by woods & your own Ithaca gorges/stream. Fall in love with the setting, enjoy the convenient location so close to Ithaca HS & Falls!
IBRMLS #IB402270
Oct 13, 2020
Sold
$555,000
$229/sq ft
Jun 26, 2020
Listed
$585,000
$241/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,867
$99,500 + $588,500
$688,000
2025
$13,867 (+2.3%)
$99,500 + $588,500
$688,000
2024
$13,562 (+3.4%)
$99,500 + $588,500
$688,000
2023
$13,111 (−32.6%)
$99,500 + $505,500
$605,000
2022
$19,464 (+10.8%)
$99,500 + $460,500
$560,000
2021
$17,561 (+107.5%)
$99,500 + $400,500
$500,000
2020
$8,465 (+5.7%)
$99,500 + $290,500
$390,000
2019
$8,008 (−1.0%)
$99,500 + $265,500
$365,000
2018
$8,087 (−2.7%)
$99,500 + $265,500
$365,000
2017
$8,314 (−1.0%)
$99,500 + $265,500
$365,000
2016
$8,394 (−2.4%)
$93,000 + $272,000
$365,000
2015
$8,604 (−35.8%)
$93,000 + $272,000
$365,000
2014
$13,407
$93,000 + $272,000
$365,000
Tax history for 131 Kline Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,867
$99,500 + $588,500
$688,000
2025
$13,867 (+2.3%)
$99,500 + $588,500
$688,000
2024
$13,562 (+3.4%)
$99,500 + $588,500
$688,000
2023
$13,111 (−32.6%)
$99,500 + $505,500
$605,000
2022
$19,464 (+10.8%)
$99,500 + $460,500
$560,000
2021
$17,561 (+107.5%)
$99,500 + $400,500
$500,000
2020
$8,465 (+5.7%)
$99,500 + $290,500
$390,000
2019
$8,008 (−1.0%)
$99,500 + $265,500
$365,000
2018
$8,087 (−2.7%)
$99,500 + $265,500
$365,000
2017
$8,314 (−1.0%)
$99,500 + $265,500
$365,000
2016
$8,394 (−2.4%)
$93,000 + $272,000
$365,000
2015
$8,604 (−35.8%)
$93,000 + $272,000
$365,000
2014
$13,407
$93,000 + $272,000
$365,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Waterfront Features: Pond, Lake Front, Beach Access
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 : 1.47
Lot Size Area: 1.47
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.47
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
Middle Or Junior School: Boynton Middle
High School District: Ithaca
Location Information
Directions: Kline Road runs from Fall Creek/Lake Street up to Cayuga Heights Road. Closer to Lake Street, you cannot see this house from the road, watch for driveway marker #131.
Subdivision Name: Cayuga Heights
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,424
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1830
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 500700A00600000020030000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: cj@cjhomes.com
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Fall Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Dewitt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 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
$705,000 – $854,000
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