Act now to secure your upcoming Winter project! Solid value-add opportunity for those seeking sweat equity gains in the City of Ithaca. Situated on a quiet Downtown side street, 528 Spencer Rd. has immediate access to Route 13's main shopping corridor and is right near public transit/walkable to the City's core. Deep parcel with off street parking and paved driveway. Existing structure caters to eventual owner occupancy or single family rental. Or, explore demolition and alternate designs/land uses. Excellent opportunity for those bullish on Ithaca NY and looking for an obtainable entry point. Priced accordingly for scope of required repairs and reinvestment. Property conveys in AS-IS condition.
Active
$78,500
528 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
3beds
1,148sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$68/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off street parkingQuiet downtown side streetDeep parcelPaved driveway
- 13 days
- 933
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc 607-257-0800,
David A Barken 607-319-6380
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1717102
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Other, See Remarks
Cooling
- Other, See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks, Water Heater
Features
- Separate/Formal Living Room, Other, See Remarks, Bedroom on Main Level
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Varies, Vinyl
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,148
- Total interior livable area: 1,148 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: No Garage, Shared Driveway
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 50 x 300
- Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 50070012400000010060000000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding, PEX Plumbing
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Other, See Remarks
- Water: Not Connected, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: F D Vanorder Tr
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $68/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $180,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,267
- Date on market: 9/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Rehab Financing
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $78,500-0.6%$68/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Listing removed | $79,000$69/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $79,000-11.2%$69/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $89,000$78/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Contingent | $89,000$78/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $89,000-10.1%$78/sqft |
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| 1/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,000+130.2%$86/sqft |
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| 8/20/1996 | Sold | $43,000$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $180,000 -7.7% |
| 2024 | -- | $195,000 +18.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $165,000 +10% |
| 2022 | -- | $150,000 +11.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $135,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $135,000 +8% |
| 2019 | -- | $125,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $125,000 +8.7% |
| 2017 | $2,945 | $115,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $115,000 +15% |
| 2015 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $100,000 +17.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $85,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $85,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,000 +49.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,000 +32.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $43,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $43,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 14850
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fall Creek Elementary
- District: Ithaca
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




