For SaleMLS # R16765889 days on market

246-248 Updike Road

Ithaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County

Price

$1,450,000

Bed / Bath

6 bd · 4.5 ba

Interior

4,937 sqft

Lot

106.87 ac

Built

1967

Garage

5-car

About this home

A private 106-acre country estate just minutes from the art, culture, and amenities of Ithaca. An original design by world-renowned modernist architect and Cornell alum Richard Meier, the primary residence showcases his signature clean lines, expansive glass, and sculptural use of light and shadow. Daily life flows through open, interconnected spaces that extend the experience into the surrounding vineyard, orchard and forest. White gallery-style walls create a serene backdrop, while rich materials add warmth and character. Endless possibilities for this creative space and your guests won't want to leave. Seamlessly blending modernist design with the property’s agrarian origins, the thoughtfully preserved 1850s farmhouse has been reimagined as a charming guest house and occasionally used as a short-term rental. Woodlands and meadows invite hiking, cross-country skiing, foraging, and quiet exploration. Established organic orchard, vineyard, and raised garden beds support abundant seasonal harvests with a history of honey collection, wine and cider making. The stocked pond is ideal for fishing and peaceful reflection, while generous outdoor areas are perfect for large gatherings and lively activities. Offering the pleasures of the countryside within easy reach of Ithaca’s urban center and the Finger Lakes Region. You must visit to truly appreciate the warmth of each home and the full extent of the property’s offerings. Showings begin May 7 @ 4 pm.

Interior features

Den
Separate Formal Dining Room
Entrance Foyer
Separate Formal Living Room
Home Office
Kitchen Island
Library
Living Dining Room
Other
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Sliding Glass Doors
Storage
Solid Surface Counters
Bedroom On Main Level
Convertible Bedroom
Loft
Programmable Thermostat
Workshop

Exterior features

Balcony
Barbecue
Deck
Gravel Driveway
Patio
Private Yard
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Appliances

Dryer
Dishwasher
Electric Water Heater
Disposal
Gas Oven
Gas Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Washer
Water Purifier Owned

Mechanical

Heating

Ductless, Geothermal, Heat Pump, Zoned, Forced Air, Radiant Floor, Radiant

Cooling

Ductless, Heat Pump, Central Air, Zoned

Schools

District

Ithaca

Elementary

South Hill

Middle

Boynton Middle

High School

Ithaca Senior High

Tax & finance

Annual taxes

$25,672

Financing

Cash · Conventional

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Location

Ithaca, NY 14850 · Tompkins County

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MLS Attribution

Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty. Listing agent: Jeremy Dingy. Data last updated 5/13/2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; should be independently verified. © NYS Alliance of MLSs.