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Queen Anne Victorian Duplex
For Sale
$439,000
Pending

414 W Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Ithaca, NY

Property Size2,052 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Days on Market117

Property Features for 414 W Seneca Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Basement, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1
Window features Wood Frames
Patio and Porch features Deck, Patio
Interior features NaturalWoodwork
Exterior features Balcony, Deck, Patio, PrivateYard
Appliances GasWaterHeater
Lot features Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Elementary school Beverly J Martin Elementary
Middle school Dewitt Middle
High school Ithaca Senior High
Elementary school district Ithaca
Middle school district Ithaca
High school district Ithaca
Subdivision Ithaca-City-500700
Standard status Pending
APN 500700-060-000-0006-016-000-0000
Size 2,052 SF
Lot size 0.12 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 12668

Utilities

Heating system Natural Gas, Forced Air
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1860
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Flooring type Tile, Varies, Vinyl
Building materials BlownInInsulation, Brick, Frame, CopperPlumbing
Roof type Asphalt
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Listed By: Laurel Guy · License #10371201385
Added: Apr 6 Changed: Jul 18 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 1:06AM
MLS# R1671486

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This Queen Anne brick Victorian duplex, constructed in 1860, is located three blocks from the Ithaca Commons in the West End neighborhood. The property features ornate trim and is comprised of two units. Apartment 1, situated on the main level, offers 957 square feet, two bedrooms, one bathroom, high ceilings, original woodwork, a formal dining and living room, an updated kitchen with butcher block counters, a marmoleum floor, a breakfast bar, and an original beadboard cabinet, along with an updated tile bath. Apartment 2, located on the second floor, provides 983 square feet, two bedrooms, one bathroom, high ceilings, original woodwork, an enclosed porch, a front balcony, a back balcony, a cherry eat-in kitchen, a large living room, and an updated tile bath. Both apartments have separate utilities, separate entrances, separate washer/dryers, and off-street parking. The property includes a deep fenced back yard with perennials. The basement is solid and dry with a bluestone floor and foundation. Updates include plumbing, electric, a 2020 roof, 2024 blown-in insulation, a 2023 furnace, newer hot water heaters, and refinished hardwood floors. The property, situated on a 0.12-acre lot, can be easily converted back into a single-family home and is suitable for owner-occupancy.

Key Highlights

  • Queen Anne brick Victorian built in 1860, configured as an up‑and‑down duplex with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
  • Duplex has separate utilities, separate entrances, and separate washer/dryers, plus off‑street parking
  • Main‑level unit (APT 1): 2 BR, 1 BA with 957 sq. ft., high ceilings, and updated kitchen with butcher block counters and breakfast bar

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $40.6k $19.80
− Vacancy −$1.8k −$0.89
EGI $38.8k $18.91
− OpEx −$11.6k −$5.67
NOI $27.2k $13.24
2,052 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$388.0K
$339.5K – $452.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,161 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.19%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$359.6K
$314.6K – $419.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,170 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.73%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$640.3K
$560.3K – $747.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $44,822 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.21%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Tanning Salon Plumbing Service Nursing Home Storage Facility

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Fenced yard

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,755
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 14850, NY

69,271
Population
31,772
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
72%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
124.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
555
Density / Sq Mi
$69,689
Median Household Income
$36,115
Median Earnings
$1,446
Median Rent
$334,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Updated duplex near Ithaca Commons with original architectural details.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 414 W Seneca Street Ithaca, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $439,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Queen Anne brick Victorian built in 1860, configured as an up‑and‑down duplex with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms; Duplex has separate utilities, separate entrances, and separate washer/dryers, plus off‑street parking; Main‑level unit (APT 1): 2 BR, 1 BA with 957 sq. ft., high ceilings, and updated kitchen with butcher block counters and breakfast bar
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