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.