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4 bed/2 bath home, walk to Cornell, sunroom, central A/C, 1-car garage

Ithaca, New York, United States
Rates from USD $2600 | Monthly

House | Entire Home | House Sitting Negotiable
Available Dates:
From September 1, 2026

Description

This listing is for a single-family home located in the City of Ithaca in the Belle Sherman neighborhood. I live next door in a separate house and handle maintenance and lawn care for both properties. The house is located in a private location and set back from the main road, down a long driveway. It's within walking distance to Cornell University (0.7mi to the Law school; 0.8mi to the Johnson Graduate School; 1.5mi to the Vet school), Belle Sherman Elementary (0.4mi), Mulholland Wildflower Preserve (0.4mi), Ithaca Commons (0.7mi), and East Hill Plaza (1.2mi). There are numerous walking & hiking trails, parks, playgrounds, restaurants, bars, and shops nearby. The house offers: - 1620 sq ft of unfurnished living space (4 beds/2 baths total = 3 beds/1 bath on 1st floor; 1 bed/1 bath suite on 2nd floor) - 1000 sq ft basement (with a bonus half-bath) for laundry/storage/workout - Ample closet space - 4-season sunroom - Dishwasher - Central A/C - Whole house air filtration system - 1-car garage The house is available immediately. A 9-12-month lease is preferred (at least through May 2027); willing to negotiate lease length. - $2600 security deposit due at lease signing - First-month rent due ($2600) with key exchange

Bedrooms
4

Bathrooms
2

Offices
1

Size
1,620 ft2

Suited For
6

Property Type
House

Availability

From September 1, 2026

Minimum Stay

9 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Available now. 9-12 month lease preferred, but willing to negotiate.

Location

House in Ithaca, New York, United States

Closest University

Cornell University

Nearby Universities
Ithaca College | Tompkins Cortland Community College | SUNY Cortland
Neighborhood

Belle Sherman

Comments: Walking distance to Cornell University, Mulholland Wildflower preserve, Belle Sherman Elementary, and downtown. House is set back from road, offering privacy from foot and car traffic.

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Walk to Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Urban
  • Near Woods
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Rental Rates and Terms

Rates from USD $2600 Monthly

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: Water is included. Tenant is responsible for NYSEG gas/electricity, phone, and internet.

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is allowed

A car is not available

Comments: Smoking allowed outside only. Pets negotiable on a case-by-case basis - there are two elderly Siberian Huskies who live on the property.

House Sitting

I may need help while I am away

I may need help with my pet(s)

Maybe occassional pet sitting if open to it (& vice versa if you have pets).

I may need help with plants or garden

Possible rent reduction for snowblowing and/or mowing help.

Features

Interior

Unfurnished

Exterior

Dedicated Parking

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Temperature Control

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Comments: Laundry hookups provided (Tenant must supply own washer/dryer); 4 season sunroom; private upstairs suite with full bath.

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