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For SaleMLS # R17189597 days on market

121 Kelvin Place

Ithaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County

Price

$679,000

Bed / Bath

4 bd · 2.5 ba

Interior

2,711 sqft

Lot

17,424 sqft lot

Built

1920

Garage

2-car

About this home

Welcome to Cornell Heights, where classic Ithaca character meets an exceptional location. This well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath American Colonial is set on a coveted owner-occupied street with NO Cornell ground lease. Inside, natural light fills the open kitchen waiting for your ideas and updates, inviting living spaces including a formal dining room, living room, and versatile back room. A charming library opens directly to a private patio, creating an easy connection between indoor and outdoor living. Oak hardwood floors and beautiful wood details throughout add warmth and timeless character. The balanced layout offers both gracious entertaining areas and comfortable everyday living. Upstairs, primary suite with expansive bath and laundry, three well proportioned bedrooms and shared full bath. Full insulated attic with plenty of storage space. Outside, a rebuilt garage, private backyard, two patios, and tucked-away porch provide a wonderful sense of privacy and a peaceful place to relax. From your own backyard, listen for the Cornell chimes ringing three times daily—a quintessential Ithaca experience. Main Campus is just a 10-minute walk via scenic Beebe Lake or the dramatic Suspension Bridge. Seller reserves the right to set an offer review date. A rare opportunity to enjoy the character, convenience, and enduring appeal of Cornell Heights—where dreams come home.

Interior features

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Cathedral Ceilings
  • Den
  • Separate Formal Dining Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Jetted Tub
  • Library
  • Pantry
  • Window Treatments

Exterior features

  • Blacktop Driveway
  • Porch
  • Patio

Appliances

  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Disposal
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Refrigerator
  • Range Hood
  • Washer

Mechanical

Heating

Gas, Hot Water, Steam

Schools

District

Ithaca

Elementary

Cayuga Heights Elementary

High School

Ithaca Senior High

Tax & finance

Annual taxes

$19,361

Financing

Cash · Conventional

Location

Ithaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County

MLS Attribution

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna S Tier Inc. Listing agent: Jacqueline T Mei. Data last updated 10/8/2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; should be independently verified. © NYS Alliance of MLSs.