Located on a quiet stretch of Highland Road, walking and biking distance from Cornell University and Cayuga Heights Elementary, this beloved 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is ready for new owners to make it their own. Though cleaned and polished, this house is largely unchanged since the owners visited their grandparents here. This property features views of Cayuga Lake, hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace, municipal services, natural gas and cable broadband all on an idyllic, tree-filled setting close to everything. Lower level third bedroom offers great home office potential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
0.64 acresLot Size
$362Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by KiRa Fritzky-Randolph• Carol Bushberg Real Estate
Bought with Jill Burlington• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
Source:IBRMLS #IB403653
Redfin Estimate
$442,888
$18K since sold in July 2025$13K since October
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This home's estimate is 5.9% lower than the average sale price ($471K) of 6 comparable homes.
Located on a quiet stretch of Highland Road, walking and biking distance from Cornell University and Cayuga Heights Elementary, this beloved 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is ready for new owners to make it their own. Though cleaned and polished, this house is largely unchanged since the owners visited their grandparents here. This property features views of Cayuga Lake, hardwood floors, a wood burning fireplace, municipal services, natural gas and cable broadband all on an idyllic, tree-filled setting close to everything. Lower level third bedroom offers great home office potential.
IBRMLS #IB403653
Apr 23, 2021
Sold
$307,389
$251/sq ft
Feb 15, 2021
Listed
$289,900
$237/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 2014
Sold
$225,000
$184/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,508
$128,900 + $246,100
$375,000
2025
$10,517 (+3.0%)
$128,900 + $246,100
$375,000
2024
$10,209 (+7.2%)
$128,900 + $246,100
$375,000
2023
$9,522 (+10.2%)
$128,900 + $193,100
$322,000
2022
$8,642 (−0.4%)
$128,900 + $146,100
$275,000
2021
$8,677 (−13.1%)
$134,100 + $140,900
$275,000
2020
$9,988 (+23.9%)
$134,100 + $115,900
$250,000
2019
$8,064 (+1.5%)
$134,100 + $115,900
$250,000
2018
$7,948 (+8.8%)
$134,100 + $115,900
$250,000
2017
$7,308 (+0.1%)
$134,100 + $115,900
$250,000
2016
$7,297 (−0.7%)
$143,800 + $76,200
$220,000
2015
$7,352 (−1.1%)
$143,800 + $76,200
$220,000
2014
$7,437
$143,800 + $76,200
$220,000
Tax history for 889 Highland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,508
$128,900 + $246,100
$375,000
2025
$10,517 (+3.0%)
$128,900 + $246,100
$375,000
2024
$10,209 (+7.2%)
$128,900 + $246,100
$375,000
2023
$9,522 (+10.2%)
$128,900 + $193,100
$322,000
2022
$8,642 (−0.4%)
$128,900 + $146,100
$275,000
2021
$8,677 (−13.1%)
$134,100 + $140,900
$275,000
2020
$9,988 (+23.9%)
$134,100 + $115,900
$250,000
2019
$8,064 (+1.5%)
$134,100 + $115,900
$250,000
2018
$7,948 (+8.8%)
$134,100 + $115,900
$250,000
2017
$7,308 (+0.1%)
$134,100 + $115,900
$250,000
2016
$7,297 (−0.7%)
$143,800 + $76,200
$220,000
2015
$7,352 (−1.1%)
$143,800 + $76,200
$220,000
2014
$7,437
$143,800 + $76,200
$220,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HIGHLAND PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,224
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,224
# of Stories: 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 27,878
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: ITHACA
Acres: 0.64
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 225
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Commercial
Water Service Type: Commercial
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503001A00600000010180020000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Cayuga Heights Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Fall Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
6/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 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
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$421,000 – $510,000
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