This home's estimate is 88.3% higher than the average sale price ($933K) of 6 comparable homes.
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870 Highland Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
About this home
One of a kind property in Cayuga Heights with breathtaking sunset and seasonal lake views situated on 1.5 acres. This 6 bedroom and 6 bathroom home has been meticulously renovated inside and out. Main level offers large light filled rooms with views of the private backyard. Main level library can be used as a first floor bedroom with a private half bathroom. Laundry, mudroom, and additional half bathroom all conveniently located off of the garage and additional entry area. Upper level bedrooms are all situated on separate wings of the home to ensure quiet and privacy. Primary bedroom offers a separate sitting room with fireplace, walk-in closet, bathroom, and private balcony with lake view. Underground you will find an entertainment center equipped with a kitchenette, separate shower area, additional laundry, soundproof media room, and recreational room leading out to a fenced in paradise with stone patio, 8 person hot tub and a concrete swimming pool!
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Sale history for 870 Highland Rd
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Tax history for 870 Highland Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Has Garage
- Has Attached Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Circular Driveway
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 4
- # of Half Bathrooms: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Other, Central Air
- Has Heating
- Heating: Other, See Remarks, Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Other, See Remarks, Varies, Vinyl, Tile
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Room Information
- Has Basement
- Basement Details: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Balcony
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Fencing: Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Pool Information
- Pool Features: Outdoor Pool, In Ground
- Has Spa/Hot Tub
- Building Information
- Sq. Ft.: 5200
- Construction Materials: Cedar, Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation Details: Block
- Property Features
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Lake Front
- Green Energy Efficient: Windows
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Waterfront
- Lot Size : 1.5
- Lot Size Dimensions: 260 x 208
- Lot Size Area: 1.5
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 1.5
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Location
- Schools Information
- Elementary School District: Ithaca
- Elementary School: Cayuga Heights Elementary
- Middle Or Junior School District: Ithaca
- Middle Or Junior School: Boynton Middle
- High School District: Ithaca
- Location Information
- Directions: Home is located on the downside of Highland. Driveway is circular.Best to google map this one.
Public facts
- Beds: 6
- Baths: 5.5
- Sq. Ft.: 6,188
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 1.5 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1949
- Year Renovated: 2007
- County: Tompkins County
- APN: 503001A00700000040040000000
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
- AttributionContact: Jill@CarolBushberg.com
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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.
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