945 Cliff ST Ithaca, NY 14850
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,984 SqFt
Open House
Sat Sep 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
UPDATED:
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,984 sqft
Price per Sqft $196
MLS Listing ID R1712900
Style Farmhouse,Historic/Antique,Two Story
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Existing
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1910
Annual Tax Amount $12,588
Lot Size 5.900 Acres
Acres 5.9
Lot Dimensions 180X710
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Inside, hardwood and pine floors and historic details meet thoughtful updates. The kitchen features quartz countertops and an adjoining office/den, while a dining room, living room, and convenient half bath complete the main level. An east-facing sunroom may quickly become a favorite spot, capturing views of Cornell University and Ithaca Falls. Four bedrooms and a full bath provide space upstairs, while heat-pump mini splits offer both heating and cooling alongside traditional steam radiator heat.
The property's history extends well beyond the house. The timber-framed barn, now used as a garage and storage space, features mortise-and-tenon construction and a beautiful stone foundation. Former owner Archelaus Chadwick, a scenic artist who worked for Ithaca's famed Wharton Movie Studios, left artistic touches still visible today, including trompe-l'œil painted panels within the home and remnants of old theatrical scenery in the barn.
Outside, the grounds are just as special. Cornell-trained landscape architect Henry Stilwell Brown designed the property's oval stone pond, footbridge, stone walls and tiered landscaping. The 5.9 acres include lawns, open woods, and approximately 424 feet of frontage along the Black Diamond Trail, creating an extraordinary combination of privacy, nature and city convenience.
Major improvements include a new roof in 2022 with transferable 50-year warranty, rebuilt back deck stairs in 2023, barn painting in 2025, and new electric water heater in 2026.
Please schedule a private showing with your agent to experience this home in person!
OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, Sept 19, 10a-12p
Location
State NY
County Tompkins
Area Ithaca-City-500700
Direction Go up Cliff St and home will be on the right just before town line
Rooms
Basement Full, Walk-Out Access
Interior
Interior Features Entrance Foyer, Separate/Formal Living Room, Other, Pantry, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters, Natural Woodwork, Programmable Thermostat
Heating Ductless, Electric, Gas, Heat Pump, Radiator(s), Steam
Cooling Ductless, Heat Pump
Flooring Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry In Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Enclosed Porch, Gravel Driveway, Porch
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Trails/Paths
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Roof Type Architectural,Shingle
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Irregular Lot, Other, Near Public Transit, See Remarks, Wooded
Story 2
Foundation Stone
Sewer Connected
Water Connected, Public
Architectural Style Farmhouse, Historic/Antique, Two Story
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Barn(s), Outbuilding
Structure Type Vinyl Siding
Construction Status Existing
Schools
Elementary Schools Beverly J Martin Elementary
School District Ithaca
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 500700-004-000-0002-005-000-0000
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, USDA Loan, VA Loan
Special Listing Condition Standard
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