Stately Italianate in the friendly hamlet of Brooktondale. Spacious, well proportioned rooms, tall ceilings, glowing plank floors. Sunny kitchen with newer appliances, convenient laundry/half bath off the family room. Great natural light due to tall, wide windows and an ingenious second-floor atrium created by removing the floor of the cupola. Half-acre lot includes a two-story barn, chicken coop, vegetable and perennial gardens, and a large fenced area. TCat bus route 53.
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$171Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Margaret Hobbie• Howard Hanna
Bought with Dominique Pastorello• Warren Real Estate
Stately Italianate in the friendly hamlet of Brooktondale. Spacious, well proportioned rooms, tall ceilings, glowing plank floors. Sunny kitchen with newer appliances, convenient laundry/half bath off the family room. Great natural light due to tall, wide windows and an ingenious second-floor atrium created by removing the floor of the cupola. Half-acre lot includes a two-story barn, chicken coop, vegetable and perennial gardens, and a large fenced area. TCat bus route 53.
IBRMLS #IB310029
May 15, 2017
Listed
$257,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 7, 2012
Sold
$200,500
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 21, 2003
Sold
$109,400
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 13, 2000
Sold
$77,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 1998
Sold
$53,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,541
$19,000 + $251,000
$270,000
2025
$6,541 (+2.1%)
$19,000 + $251,000
$270,000
2024
$6,405 (+4.1%)
$19,000 + $251,000
$270,000
2023
$6,152 (+5.6%)
$19,000 + $221,000
$240,000
2022
$5,824 (−3.6%)
$19,000 + $201,000
$220,000
2021
$6,039 (+9.6%)
$19,000 + $201,000
$220,000
2020
$5,509 (+2.0%)
$19,000 + $191,000
$210,000
2019
$5,400 (+4.1%)
$19,000 + $191,000
$210,000
2018
$5,187 (−3.5%)
$19,000 + $191,000
$210,000
2017
$5,378 (−2.6%)
$19,000 + $181,000
$200,000
2016
$5,519 (−0.9%)
$19,000 + $181,000
$200,000
2015
$5,572 (−28.1%)
$19,000 + $181,000
$200,000
2014
$7,750
$19,000 + $181,000
$200,000
Tax history for 550 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,541
$19,000 + $251,000
$270,000
2025
$6,541 (+2.1%)
$19,000 + $251,000
$270,000
2024
$6,405 (+4.1%)
$19,000 + $251,000
$270,000
2023
$6,152 (+5.6%)
$19,000 + $221,000
$240,000
2022
$5,824 (−3.6%)
$19,000 + $201,000
$220,000
2021
$6,039 (+9.6%)
$19,000 + $201,000
$220,000
2020
$5,509 (+2.0%)
$19,000 + $191,000
$210,000
2019
$5,400 (+4.1%)
$19,000 + $191,000
$210,000
2018
$5,187 (−3.5%)
$19,000 + $191,000
$210,000
2017
$5,378 (−2.6%)
$19,000 + $181,000
$200,000
2016
$5,519 (−0.9%)
$19,000 + $181,000
$200,000
2015
$5,572 (−28.1%)
$19,000 + $181,000
$200,000
2014
$7,750
$19,000 + $181,000
$200,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,576
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502000A01000000050120020000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 88 x 255
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,896
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Caroline
Middle Or Junior School: Dewitt
High School District: Ithaca
High School: Dewitt
Location Information
Directions: From Ithaca, Rt. 79 east to Brooktondale Rd. Brooktondale Rd becomes Valley Rd at Brookton Market. .3 miles to house, on right
Subdivision Name: Brooktondale
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,576
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502000A01000000050120020000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Caroline Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$279,000 – $337,000
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