First time on the market since 1971 this beautiful and well-maintained 1850s farmhouse is set on nearly an acre on the edge of the Belle Sherman neighborhood. The updated modern kitchen, accessible main level bedroom suite, a garage fully equipped as a workshop and a barn with solar panels wired to the house and lots of storage are just the beginning of the tour. Imagine yourself on the sweet wraparound porch, or coming home to the warm hardwood floors, into a foyer and living room with high ceilings and detailed mantle over the fireplace. Five spacious bedrooms, all freshly painted. This cook’s kitchen was renovated in 2023 with custom cabinets, granite counters with an eat-at peninsula, and large picture windows overlooking the yard (allowance for buyer to acquire their choice of appliances). Sunny breakfast room - or office - plus a half bath. Main level primary suite with step-in shower and laundry. Upstairs there are four big bedrooms with generous closets and a hall bath smartly laid out with separate rooms for bathing and toilet. Three bay garage has been a sophisticated workshop with electricity and heat. Close to Cornell or Ithaca College, downtown or East Hill Plaza shopping. Adjacent 1.87ac parcel being sold separately (MLS R1572603). Time to buy while interest rates are still reasonable!
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
2.8 acresLot Size
$252Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listing by Ellen Morris-Knower• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Contact: 607-244-4814
Bought with David Wahl• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Other Structures: Workshop, Barn(s), Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size : 0.9
Lot Size Dimensions: 172 x 339
Lot Size Area: 0.9
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.9
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,523
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Cable Available
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Ithaca
Elementary School: Belle Sherman
Middle Or Junior School District: Ithaca
Middle Or Junior School: Dewitt Middle
High School District: Ithaca
High School: Ithaca Senior High
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Ithaca take MLK/E. State St, becomes Slaterville Rd, left on Honness Ln, driveway is practically on corner. Use full driveway around barn to exit directly onto Honness Ln. TCAT Buststops on Honness and Slaterville Rd.
Cross Street: Honness Lane
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,256
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503089A06000000010270000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 607-244-4814
Around this home
Schools
Belle Sherman School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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 93° expected this year, 16 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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Estimated sale price
$540,000 – $654,000
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