945 Cliff Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Turner Brokers
Listed by: vincent ferrara
Office: howard hanna s tier inc
MLS#:R1712900
Source:NY_GENRIS
Price summary
- Price:$389,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$196.07
About this home
Some homes have history. 945 Cliff St has a story. Set on 5.9 acres in the City of Ithaca, this remarkable 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers 1,984 square feet of living space and a history believed to stretch back to the mid-1800s. Once part of a much larger Davenport family farm, the property has evolved through generations while retaining a character that simply cannot be recreated.
Inside, hardwood and pine floors and historic details meet thoughtful updates. The kitchen features quartz countertops and an adjoining office/den, while a dining room, living room, and convenient half bath complete the main level. An east-facing sunroom may quickly become a favorite spot, capturing views of Cornell University and Ithaca Falls. Four bedrooms and a full bath provide space upstairs, while heat-pump mini splits offer both heating and cooling alongside traditional steam radiator heat.
The property’s history extends well beyond the house. The timber-framed barn, now used as a garage and storage space, features mortise-and-tenon construction and a beautiful stone foundation. Former owner Archelaus Chadwick, a scenic artist who worked for Ithaca’s famed Wharton Movie Studios, left artistic touches still visible today, including trompe-l’œil painted panels within the home and remnants of old theatrical scenery in the barn.
Outside, the grounds are just as special. Cornell-trained landscape architect Henry Stilwell Brown designed the property’s oval stone pond, footbridge, stone walls and tiered landscaping. The 5.9 acres include lawns, open woods, and approximately 424 feet of frontage along the Black Diamond Trail, creating an extraordinary combination of privacy, nature and city convenience.
Major improvements include a new roof in 2022 with transferable 50-year warranty, rebuilt back deck stairs in 2023, barn painting in 2025, and new electric water heater in 2026.
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Home facts
- Year built:1910
- Listing ID #:R1712900
- Added:45 day(s) ago
- Updated:October 31, 2026 at 08:27 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:13
- Flooring:Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
- Kitchen Description:Pantry, Refrigerator
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full, Walk Out Access
- Living area:1,984 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Heat Pump
- Heating:Electric, Gas, Heat Pump, Steam
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Shingle
- Year built:1910
- Building area:1,984 sq. ft.
- Lot area:5.9 Acres
- Lot Features:Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit, Wooded
- Architectural Style:Farmhouse, Historic Antique, Two Story
- Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Description:Stone
- Levels:2 Stories
Schools
- Elementary school:Beverly J Martin Elementary
Utilities
- Water:Connected, Public, Water Connected
- Sewer:Connected, Sewer Connected
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$389,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$196.07
- Tax amount:$12,588
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Electric Water Heater, In Basement, Washer
Parking
- Parking description:Circular Driveway, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Storage
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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