OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2022 for $172K

$210,842

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,122/mo

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1,172

sq ft

542 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

About this home

Charming and sweet, this 2BR 1BA cottage is perfectly located within walking distance of both Buttermilk State Park AND the Downtown Commons. Sellers have done a brilliant blend of both structural and aesthetic upgrades over the years so you get to move in and reap the benefits. Spend cozy winters warmed by the dining room wood stove. Plenty of space for summer entertaining on the oversized back patio complete with basketball hoop. Entryway sitting room is bathed in light and has a natural rock wall, offering a meditative aura. Comfy den/living room has soft, rich carpeting and begs for your fireplace inspiration. Lofted second bedroom has lots of fun nooks and storage. New roof in 2016 as well as Rinnai on-demand hot water heater and flooring throughout. Extensive foundation and drainage work done by Midstate Basement keep the interior spaces free of moisture even in the rainiest of springs. Here's your chance at cute and affordable downtown livin! Offer review on Tue. 4/19 at 4pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

0.31 acresLot Size

$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listing by Melynda Johnson-Wissar • Carol Bushberg Real Estate

Bought with Audra Bartlett • Warren Real Estate

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•Source:IBRMLS #406369

Redfin Estimate

$210,842

$39K since sold in June 2022$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.6% lower than the average sale price ($250K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$158,000
A
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SOLD SEP 3, 2026
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B
3 beds1.5 baths1,337 sq ft
315 S Titus Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
Listing by Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$136,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,224 sq ft
336 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Listing by Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$290,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,152 sq ft
111 Pennsylvania Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
Listing by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$285,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,090 sq ft
121 Coy Glen Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Listing by Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.

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Market trends in 14850, NY

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.6%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$429K

$66K MoM

Avg. days on market

67d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

103

29 MoM

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Sale history for 542 Spencer Rd

Date

Event

Price

IBRMLS #406369

Jun 24, 2022

Sold

$172,000

$147/sq ft

Apr 13, 2022

Listed

$155,000

$132/sq ft

IBRMLS #IB406369

Jun 24, 2022

Sold

$172,000

$147/sq ft

Apr 13, 2022

Listed

$155,000

$132/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 2016

Sold

$102,000

$87/sq ft

IBRMLS #IB305915

Jul 29, 2016

Sold

$99,000

$84/sq ft

Apr 21, 2016

Listed

$99,000

$84/sq ft

Check out this sweet downtown 2+ bedroom and 1 bath bungalow on Ithacas Southside. The house is within walking distance to area shops and bus route. The property features a deep city lot complete with back concrete patio with privacy fence and huge front yard as house is set back off the road. This functional home has low utilities due to supplemental heating with woodstove and fireplace. Great value for this downtown Ithaca location.

IBRMLS #IB304288

Nov 24, 2015

Listed

$129,900

$111/sq ft

IBRMLS #IB139162

Jan 21, 2014

Sold

$90,000

$77/sq ft

Jul 30, 2013

Listed

$94,900

$81/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 28, 2004

Sold

$70,000

$60/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,791

$52,900 + $132,100

$185,000

2025

$3,791 (+2.3%)

$52,900 + $132,100

$185,000

2024

$3,707 (−0.9%)

$52,900 + $132,100

$185,000

2023

$3,742 (−22.3%)

$52,900 + $117,100

$170,000

2022

$4,814 (+21.1%)

$52,900 + $82,100

$135,000

2021

$3,977 (+54.2%)

$52,900 + $57,100

$110,000

2020

$2,578 (+3.5%)

$52,900 + $57,100

$110,000

2019

$2,492 (−1.0%)

$52,900 + $52,100

$105,000

2018

$2,517 (+13.3%)

$52,900 + $52,100

$105,000

2017

$2,222 (−0.9%)

$52,900 + $52,100

$105,000

2016

$2,242 (−2.3%)

$32,500 + $57,500

$90,000

2015

$2,295 (−34.9%)

$32,500 + $57,500

$90,000

2014

$3,527

$32,500 + $57,500

$90,000

Tax history for 542 Spencer Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,791

$52,900 + $132,100

$185,000

2025

$3,791 (+2.3%)

$52,900 + $132,100

$185,000

2024

$3,707 (−0.9%)

$52,900 + $132,100

$185,000

2023

$3,742 (−22.3%)

$52,900 + $117,100

$170,000

2022

$4,814 (+21.1%)

$52,900 + $82,100

$135,000

2021

$3,977 (+54.2%)

$52,900 + $57,100

$110,000

2020

$2,578 (+3.5%)

$52,900 + $57,100

$110,000

2019

$2,492 (−1.0%)

$52,900 + $52,100

$105,000

2018

$2,517 (+13.3%)

$52,900 + $52,100

$105,000

2017

$2,222 (−0.9%)

$52,900 + $52,100

$105,000

2016

$2,242 (−2.3%)

$32,500 + $57,500

$90,000

2015

$2,295 (−34.9%)

$32,500 + $57,500

$90,000

2014

$3,527

$32,500 + $57,500

$90,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

134 ft.

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,136

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Tompkins County

APN

500700A12400000010110000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Unpaved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood

Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asbestos Shingle, Asphalt

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab

Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 99.8 x 134
Lot Size Acres: 0.31
Zoning Description: R-2A

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School: Fall Creek
Middle Or Junior School: Boynton
High School District: Ithaca
High School: Boynton

Location Information
Directions: Elmira Rd headed south. Left on Spencer Rd at the Salvation Army. Left again to stay on Spencer Rd. House on the left. Long driveway.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,136
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 500700A12400000010110000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

South Hill School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Ithaca Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

9/10

Boynton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi

8/10

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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

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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$201,000 – $243,000

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Home values near 542 Spencer Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
562 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1373 Sq. Ft.	$313,645
564 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 918 Sq. Ft.	$214,336
544 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$241,090
550 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2167 Sq. Ft.	$399,821
530 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	$214,750
532 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1740 Sq. Ft.	$307,025
536 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2268 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
518 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$272,057
520 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$251,853
543 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1721 Sq. Ft.	$346,124
523 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1184 Sq. Ft.	$294,225
526 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1642 Sq. Ft.	$343,943
553 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$257,299
549 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1694 Sq. Ft.	$263,324

Address	Redfin Estimate
560 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$338,092
563 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1911 Sq. Ft.	$380,356
524 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2112 Sq. Ft.	$436,054
528 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1148 Sq. Ft.	—
554 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2378 Sq. Ft.	$356,079
545 Spencer Rd Apt 47, Ithaca, NY - Beds \| - Baths \| 2916 Sq. Ft.	$405,480
548 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2003 Sq. Ft.	$342,585

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