Three-Story Unit
For Sale
$325,000
636 Spencer Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
Two residential units offer flexible layouts, updated mechanical systems, and off-street parking.
Property Size2,000 SF
Days on Market64
Property Features for 636 Spencer Road
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,000 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family Home
Zoning
Residential 2 Unit
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$11,616
Building Details
Building Size
2,000 SF
Year Built
2009
Stories
3
Units
2
Listing Agency:
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
(607) 227-2139
Listed By:
Hallie Magden
(607) 227-2139
Source:
Northstarwny
Added: Jun 18
Changed: Aug 17
Last Checked: Aug 19 at 3:31PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This duplex was built in 2009 and is designated for two residential units. Each residence spans three floors, creating adaptable space for living areas, home offices, recreation, or other household needs. Updated heating systems and hot water heaters add to the property’s current mechanical package, while off-street parking serves residents and visitors.
The property is located on Spencer Road in Ithaca, near shopping, parks, restaurants, and everyday amenities. Its multi-level unit layouts and residential zoning support both investment ownership and owner occupancy, as stated in the property information.
The property is located on Spencer Road in Ithaca, near shopping, parks, restaurants, and everyday amenities. Its multi-level unit layouts and residential zoning support both investment ownership and owner occupancy, as stated in the property information.
Key Highlights
- Duplex constructed in 2009
- Each unit includes three floors of living space
- Updated heating systems and hot water heaters
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$26,473
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.15%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$529,460
$529.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$378,186
$378.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$294,144
$294.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,000 SF
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.
Gross rent
$39.6K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$0.89/SF
EGI
$37.8K $18.91/SF
− OpEx
−$11.3K −$5.67/SF
NOI
$26.5K $13.24/SF
Area
Tompkins County, NY
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$19.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$529,460
Cap Rate 7%
$378,186
Cap Rate 9%
$294,144
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$378.2K
$330.9K – $441.2K
NOI $26,473 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.15%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$350.5K
$306.7K – $408.9K
NOI $24,532 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.55%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$624.1K
$546.1K – $728.1K
NOI $43,686 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.44%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
315
Businesses Nearby
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two residential units offer flexible layouts, updated mechanical systems, and off-street parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 636 Spencer Road Ithaca, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $325,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex constructed in 2009; Each unit includes three floors of living space; Updated heating systems and hot water heaters
