Well-maintained duplex offering a fantastic investment or owner-occupant opportunity in the City of Ithaca. This newer-construction property features updated heating systems and hot water heaters, providing low-maintenance ownership and peace of mind. Each unit offers three floors of living space with flexible layouts that can accommodate a variety of living arrangements, home office needs, or recreational spaces. Ample off-street parking adds convenience for residents and guests alike. Ideally located close to shopping, parks, restaurants, and everyday amenities, this property combines strong rental appeal with a desirable location. A great opportunity to own a low-maintenance investment property with spacious units, modern mechanicals, and excellent long-term potential.
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
636 Spencer Rd · $325,000
$325K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $325K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
89 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
Interior features
Electric water heater
Full, partially finished basement
Bedrooms
Two 3-bedroom units
Bathrooms
One unit with 3 bathrooms
One unit with 2 bathrooms
Total reported full bathrooms: 2 and half bathrooms: 3
Kitchen
Oven/range
Refrigerator
Eat-in kitchen (in one unit)
Laundry & utility
Electric water heater (listed under appliances)
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Vinyl
Varies
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Natural gas heating
Exterior features
Rectangular lot
City street frontage
Publicly maintained road
Home design
Residential multi-family property
Three total stories
Two-unit residential zoning
Parking
Gravel parking
Construction
Frame construction with vinyl siding
Asphalt roof
Approximately 500 sq ft of below-grade finished area
Utilities
Public water
Sewer connected
Water connected
Financial info
Reported unit rents: $1,876 for one 3-bed unit; $1,826 for the other 3-bed unit
Electricity and solar
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