Excellent opportunity to own a well maintained, fully rented two-unit property in Ithaca. The spacious upstairs features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath with comfortable living space and a functional layout. A generous rental or perfect for future owner occupancy. The lower-level unit offers a newly updated 1 bedroom and 1 full bath with easy entry-level access. Tenants enjoy the benefits of a large yard and shared parking area, along with shared laundry facilities. Conveniently located on Spencer Road with easy access to bus routes as well as downtown Ithaca and the Colleges, 536 Spencer Road is a solid opportunity to add a well-positioned, income-producing property to your portfolio. Can be purchased as a bundle with 609 Spencer Rd MLS R1709841.
Spencer Road, located between Cayuga Heights Road and Triphammer Road, is a residential and hillside Ithaca neighborhood with wooded slopes and winding lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Triphammer Road corridor near Community Corners, where a compact cluster of local shops and everyday errands sets a steady, lived-in rhythm. Community Corners anchors the area with Ithaca Bakery, the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, and the historic Community School of Music and Arts. Homes lean toward mid-century and late-20th-century builds, often set back behind mature trees. Side streets feel quiet, while nearby trails and parks shape an outdoors-forward routine. The terrain brings pockets of long views and a tucked-away feel without losing connection to town.
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Offer insights
536 Spencer Rd · $320,000
$339K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $339K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
8 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
104.3%
Most homes are selling 4% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace (1)
Finished full basement
Bedrooms
One 1-bedroom unit
One 3-bedroom unit
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (unit breakdown: one full bath in each unit)
Kitchen
Oven/Range
Refrigerator
Eat-in kitchen (in one unit)
Formal dining room (in one unit)
Laundry & utility
Gas water heater
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Ceramic tile
Vinyl
Tile
Varied flooring
Heating & cooling
Electric baseboard heating
Exterior features
Rectangular lot
City street frontage
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Multi-family residential
Single-story layout
Parking
Common parking
Construction
Vinyl siding
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer (connected)
Financial info
Two rental units with current rents: $1,450 and $1,800
Electricity and solar
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So many options with this well maintained, spacious, 3BR/1BA home with beautifully renovated 1BR/1BA lower level walkout apartment. Upper level features classic front porch and privately fenced yard area, original craftsman woodwork, and mantle, dining room and large eat-in kitchen, newly updated bathroom, new stove and refrigerator, some new windows, large primary bedroom, and egress from both the front and back of the home. Lower level apartment has been completely remodeled with tile, new kitchen w/ appliances, updated bath, and recessed lighting. Full size windows let in all the light, not your basic dungeon apartment! Completely one level, this unit could be a rental, home office, AirBnB. .. endless possibilities! Large, south facing, sunny yard for play, gardening, or solar collection! New Navian boiler for high efficiency heating/hot water. Steps to Trader Joes, and other shops and restaurants yet tucked into this quiet hillside neighborhood. Driveway parking for 4 or more! Winner!
IBRMLS #IB406637
Aug 12, 2022
Sold
$261,000
$115/sq ft
May 22, 2022
Listed
$260,000
$115/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB313329
Aug 22, 2018
Sold
$199,000
$88/sq ft
May 1, 2018
Listed
$190,000
$84/sq ft
IBRMLS #128019
Jul 16, 2009
Sold
$148,500
$65/sq ft
Nov 3, 2008
Listed
$159,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
May 2, 2002
Sold
$65,000
$29/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,679
$54,200 + $220,800
$275,000
2025
$5,679 (+2.3%)
$54,200 + $220,800
$275,000
2024
$5,552 (−3.6%)
$54,200 + $220,800
$275,000
2023
$5,760 (−24.7%)
$54,200 + $205,800
$260,000
2022
$7,652 (+6.5%)
$54,200 + $160,800
$215,000
2021
$7,186 (+52.9%)
$54,200 + $145,800
$200,000
2020
$4,701 (+6.7%)
$54,200 + $145,800
$200,000
2019
$4,404 (−1.0%)
$54,200 + $130,800
$185,000
2018
$4,448 (+2.9%)
$54,200 + $130,800
$185,000
2017
$4,323 (−0.9%)
$54,200 + $130,800
$185,000
2016
$4,362 (+13.5%)
$33,200 + $141,800
$175,000
2015
$3,844 (−34.3%)
$33,200 + $141,800
$175,000
2014
$5,849
$33,200 + $116,800
$150,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
95 ft.
Lot depth
142 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,268
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,268
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Tompkins County
APN
500700A12400000010090000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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
8 days above 93° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
0% 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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Historical weather
Ithaca, NY • 14850
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 536 Spencer Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $313,650 and $447,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $314K to $447K.