Welcome to your sunlit sanctuary, only 10 minutes to downtown Ithaca! Nestled upon 3.97 acres of picturesque distant views, this charming Cape-style abode offers the perfect blend of cozy comfort and convenience to both Cornell and Ithaca College. The main level boasts a sunny living room warmed by a gas-fireplace, a generously sized bedroom with a private bath and walk-in closet, plus a formal dining room. Need more space? No problem! With a large guest space/office already in place, there's ample opportunity to tailor this home to suit your specific needs. Over $40K in improvements invested over the past 16 months including an energy efficient heat pump system for both heating and cooling! But perhaps the most exciting feature awaits upstairs - a fully expandable second level brimming with promise and potential. Whether you envision an additional bedroom, a spacious primary suite, a cozy loft, or a creative studio space, the blank canvas of this versatile area eagerly awaits your personal touch to add more square footage. Composite rear deck for spectacular sunsets, outdoor entertaining and stargazing. Near South Hill Rec Way proposed extension and Six Mile Creek.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
3.97 acresLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Steven Saggese• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Contact: 607-280-4350
Bought with Diana Drucker• Greenstreet Real Estate
Enjoy the spectacular beauty of all of our seasons with sensational views in every direction on 3.8 acres. Whether you are looking for a small footprint, to downsize, age in place, or a starter that will grow with you, this Energy Star certified home could be the one for you. This 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath home with large office/guest room has comfortably sized rooms with extra wide doorways, Hydro-air system provides year-round comfort with heating and cooling, cozy gas fireplace for those snowy days, sweet deck for those summer nights, walk in closet, accessible bath, kitchen, and laundry room. Second story is ready to finish or to use for ample storage. Breathtaking views from every window in every room. This one might just be your end of the rainbow.
IBRMLS #IB407575
Dec 22, 2022
Sold
$339,000
$256/sq ft
Oct 5, 2022
Listed
$269,000
$203/sq ft
UNYREIS #EC265331
Aug 31, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2022
Listed
$341,000
$258/sq ft
IBRMLS #406354
Apr 7, 2022
Listed
$341,000
$258/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB406354
Apr 7, 2022
Listed
$341,000
$258/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,567
$35,700 + $309,300
$345,000
2025
$8,567 (+1.6%)
$35,700 + $309,300
$345,000
2024
$8,433 (+5.4%)
$35,700 + $309,300
$345,000
2023
$7,999 (+316.4%)
$35,700 + $264,300
$300,000
2022
$1,921 (+6.7%)
$35,700 + $174,300
$210,000
2021
$1,800 (−2.2%)
$35,700 + $159,300
$195,000
2020
$1,840 (+2.2%)
$35,700 + $159,300
$195,000
2019
$1,800 (−1.8%)
$35,700 + $159,300
$195,000
2018
$1,834 (−4.2%)
$35,700 + $159,300
$195,000
2017
$1,915 (−3.3%)
$35,700 + $159,300
$195,000
2016
$1,981 (−2.6%)
$34,300 + $160,700
$195,000
2015
$2,033 (−59.5%)
$34,300 + $160,700
$195,000
2014
$5,019
$34,300 + $160,700
$195,000
Tax history for 250 Banks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,567
$35,700 + $309,300
$345,000
2025
$8,567 (+1.6%)
$35,700 + $309,300
$345,000
2024
$8,433 (+5.4%)
$35,700 + $309,300
$345,000
2023
$7,999 (+316.4%)
$35,700 + $264,300
$300,000
2022
$1,921 (+6.7%)
$35,700 + $174,300
$210,000
2021
$1,800 (−2.2%)
$35,700 + $159,300
$195,000
2020
$1,840 (+2.2%)
$35,700 + $159,300
$195,000
2019
$1,800 (−1.8%)
$35,700 + $159,300
$195,000
2018
$1,834 (−4.2%)
$35,700 + $159,300
$195,000
2017
$1,915 (−3.3%)
$35,700 + $159,300
$195,000
2016
$1,981 (−2.6%)
$34,300 + $160,700
$195,000
2015
$2,033 (−59.5%)
$34,300 + $160,700
$195,000
2014
$5,019
$34,300 + $160,700
$195,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
172,933
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,323
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502200A00500000010017530000
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Driveway