Set along the coveted shoreline of Cayuga Lake, this Elm Beach building site offers a rare opportunity to create your dream waterfront retreat. Encompassing 4 acres and approached by a 1,500-foot scenic driveway winding through mature timber, the parcel opens to an elevated homesite overlooking the lake—offering both a sense of arrival and natural seclusion. With 132 feet of pristine frontage, the shoreline provides a gentle transition from shallow entry to deeper water, ideal for both swimming and boating. Sweeping, unobstructed views and unforgettable sunrises further enhance the setting, delivering both natural beauty and lasting value. Thoughtfully prepared for development, much of the clearing has already been completed while mature trees remain to provide privacy. The driveway connects to State Route 89, ensuring convenient year-round access—an increasingly valuable feature for full-time living or four-season enjoyment. Elm Beach is known for its welcoming, active lake community, making this an ideal setting for either a seasonal escape or a permanent home. Perfectly situated along the renowned Cayuga Lake Wine Trail, the location is within walking distance to Cayuga Ridge Estate Winery and Thirsty Owl Wine Company, along with a variety of other wineries, breweries, and local destinations just a short drive away. Though publicly maintained, the road itself feels quiet and tucked away, creating an atmosphere more akin to a private lakeside oasis. A compelling blend of privacy, accessibility, and premier frontage—ready for your vision to take shape.
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$469,000
PARCEL Elm Beach Rd #A, Ovid, NY 14521
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4.04Acres
Unimproved Land
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4.04 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
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$-- HOA
What's special
Sweeping unobstructed viewsUnforgettable sunrises
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Listed by:
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc 607-257-0800,
Trisha Shore 607-592-7283
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1710545
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Shared Driveway
Features
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Deeded Access, Lake, Lake Front, Water Access
- Body of water: Cayuga Lake
- Frontage length: 132
Lot
- Size: 4.04 Acres
- Dimensions: 132 x
- Features: Irregular Lot, Other, See Remarks, Wooded, Gentle Sloping, Lake Front
- Topography: Sloping
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 45308902100000010180010000
- Special conditions: Standard
- Wooded area: 0
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: None
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Not Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Town/Romulus
Location
- Region: Ovid
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $518,000
- Annual tax amount: $18,902
- Date on market: 9/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 146 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $469,000 |
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Public tax history
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