
Residential Land for Sale in Ithaca, New York
152 Highland Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
A unique opportunity to acquire approximately 2.5 acres in the highly sought after Cornell Heights Historic District, adjacent to Cornell University and within the City of Ithaca. With frontage on Highland Road and Ridgewood Road, the property offers excellent accessibility and layout flexibility. Zoned RU Residential University, it permits single family, two family, multi dwelling, cooperative, rooming or boarding house, and other university related housing options, subject to City approvals. Future construction requires review by the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission to ensure compatibility with the areas early twentieth century architecture and natural topography. The bowl shaped, sloping parcel provides privacy and a dramatic setting, enhanced by mature trees and established landscape elements, including a rare American chestnut. An adjacent duplex is also available R1663151, offering potential assemblage. A rare opportunity in one of Ithaca's most established neighborhoods.
Location
- Street address
- 152 Highland Ave
- County
- Tompkins County
- Community
- Ithaca-City-500700
- School district
- Ithaca
- Elevation
- 702 feet
Directions
Best access is on Ridgewood Road, see lot outlines for specifics.
Property details
- Acreage
- 2.49 acres
- MLS #
- NYSAMLS R1663150
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $3,186
Parcels
- 500700-008-000-0001-005-000-0000
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
Lot
- Vegetation
- Wooded
- Features
- City Lot, Irregular Lot, Steep Slope
Exterior
- Parking
- Driveway
Structure
- Water
- Public
Nearby schools
| Name | Type | District |
|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Heights Elementary | Elementary | Ithaca |
| Boynton Middle | Middle | Ithaca |
| Ithaca Senior High | High | Ithaca |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | New listing | $349,000 | — | NYSAMLS |












