This beautifully maintained and fully furnished 3-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and walkable convenience. Flooded with natural light, the home features a large eat-in kitchen with new appliances, including a dishwasher, along with a washer and dryer for added everyday ease. A recently renovated bathroom and thoughtful updates throughout make the home truly move-in ready. Step outside to enjoy a large private backyard with a fenced garden area, back porch, and dedicated grill spaceperfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. Private off-street parking for up to three cars is included, a rare and valuable feature this close to downtown. Located just a short walk or bike ride to the Ithaca Commons, shopping, dining, and on a convenient bus route, this home offers easy access to everything Ithaca has to offer while still providing a quiet, residential feel. Lease details: Available August 1, 2026 July 31, 2027 only No option to extend (owner is overseas and returning at end of lease) Tenant pays all utilities Professional property management company on call for any issues Lawn care can be provided or negotiated into the lease at a discounted rate A rare opportunity to enjoy a spacious, well-appointed home in a prime Ithaca locationideal for professionals, visiting faculty, or anyone seeking a high-quality one-year rental.
House for rent
$1,900/mo
Fees may apply
518 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
3beds
1,000sqft
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Single family residence
Available Wed Aug 5 2026
No pets
In unit laundry
1 Parking space parking
What's special
Large private backyardFlooded with natural lightBack porchRecently renovated bathroomFully furnishedWasher and dryerDedicated grill space
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fire pits, Fresh paint, Near park, Renovated
- Fencing: Fenced Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5007001222143
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Price change | $1,900-9.5%$2/sqft |
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| 5/15/2026 | Price change | $2,100-4.1%$2/sqft |
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| 5/2/2026 | Price change | $2,190-8.8%$2/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 2/25/2016 | Sold | $155,000-1.9%$155/sqft |
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| 11/24/2015 | Pending sale | $158,000$158/sqft |
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| 10/6/2015 | Listed for sale | $158,000+125.7%$158/sqft |
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| 7/20/1999 | Sold | $70,000$70/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 14850
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10South Hill SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Boynton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 9/10Ithaca Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
- New York
- Tompkins County
- Ithaca
- 14850
- 518 Spencer Rd
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