This duplex is the perfect mix of seclusion and convenience only a stone's throw from Ithaca's business district offering convenient shopping and dining options and perfectly positioned in close proximity to IC, Cornell, and Downtown Ithaca. Perfect opportunity to owner occupy and rent the other unit or go in for a full investment. Reliable rental history. 2 bed/1 bath up and 2 bed/1.5 bath down with a generous amount of living space in both units. Lower level single garage right off the road with laundry and storage.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
8,065 sq ftLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Jill Burlington• Warren Real Estate
Bought with Grace Petrisin• Warren Real Estate Downtown Of
This duplex is the perfect mix of seclusion and convenience only a stone's throw from Ithaca's business district offering convenient shopping and dining options and perfectly positioned in close proximity to IC, Cornell, and Downtown Ithaca. Perfect opportunity to owner occupy and rent the other unit or go in for a full investment. Reliable rental history. 2 bed/1 bath up and 2 bed/1.5 bath down with a generous amount of living space in both units. Lower level single garage right off the road with laundry and storage.
UNYREIS #EC263517
Jul 1, 2021
Listed
$229,000
$133/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 2009
Sold
$151,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 2004
Sold
$87,500
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,677
$49,700 + $175,300
$225,000
2025
$4,677 (+2.3%)
$49,700 + $175,300
$225,000
2024
$4,572 (−4.6%)
$49,700 + $175,300
$225,000
2023
$4,791 (−37.4%)
$49,700 + $165,300
$215,000
2022
$7,652 (+6.5%)
$49,700 + $165,300
$215,000
2021
$7,186 (+52.9%)
$49,700 + $150,300
$200,000
2020
$4,701 (−1.1%)
$49,700 + $150,300
$200,000
2019
$4,752 (−1.0%)
$49,700 + $150,300
$200,000
2018
$4,799 (+8.0%)
$49,700 + $150,300
$200,000
2017
$4,443 (−0.9%)
$49,700 + $150,300
$200,000
2016
$4,484 (+9.5%)
$30,100 + $149,900
$180,000
2015
$4,093 (−34.4%)
$30,100 + $149,900
$180,000
2014
$6,243
$30,100 + $129,900
$160,000
Tax history for 543 Spencer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,677
$49,700 + $175,300
$225,000
2025
$4,677 (+2.3%)
$49,700 + $175,300
$225,000
2024
$4,572 (−4.6%)
$49,700 + $175,300
$225,000
2023
$4,791 (−37.4%)
$49,700 + $165,300
$215,000
2022
$7,652 (+6.5%)
$49,700 + $165,300
$215,000
2021
$7,186 (+52.9%)
$49,700 + $150,300
$200,000
2020
$4,701 (−1.1%)
$49,700 + $150,300
$200,000
2019
$4,752 (−1.0%)
$49,700 + $150,300
$200,000
2018
$4,799 (+8.0%)
$49,700 + $150,300
$200,000
2017
$4,443 (−0.9%)
$49,700 + $150,300
$200,000
2016
$4,484 (+9.5%)
$30,100 + $149,900
$180,000
2015
$4,093 (−34.4%)
$30,100 + $149,900
$180,000
2014
$6,243
$30,100 + $129,900
$160,000
*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
50 ft.
Lot depth
161 ft.
Lot size
8,050 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,840
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Tompkins County
APN
500700A12400000020050000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Walk-Out Access, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Aluminum Siding, Stucco
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Duplex
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Duplex
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 161.3
Lot Size Acres: 0.1851
Zoning Description: 2 fam res
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Fall Creek
High School District: Ithaca
Location Information
Directions: From Ithaca, traveling on NY-13, turn onto Old Elmira Rd, immediately turn onto S Meadow St, S Meadow St turns into Spencer St, house is down about a quarter mile on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,840
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,050 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 500700A12400000020050000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Hill School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Ithaca, NY • 14850
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
31
20
35
20
53
31
62
40
68
47
81
59
85
65
81
58
77
55
64
43
50
36
37
24
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
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.
9.1 hrs
2.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$335,000 – $406,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Ithaca. 3 minutes to get started.