Charming Victorian in a highly desirable location. Meticulously cared for three bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the hamlet of Brooktondale. Living room with alcove, formal dining room, den, half-bath, country kitchen and cozy sunroom (year-round) on the first floor. Upstairs are three good-sized bedrooms and a full bath. Lots of storage for a house this age, detached garage, natural gas, cable. Lovely yard with carefully chosen specimens. Easy walk to community center and Brookton's Market. Regular Tcat bus service.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Margaret Hobbie• Howard Hanna
Bought with Diana Drucker• Greenstreet Real Estate
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Market trends in 14817, NY
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
102.8%
+1.0% MoM
Median sale price
$361K
$59K MoM
Avg. days on market
38d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
2
1 MoM
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Sale history for 578 Valley Rd
Date
Event
Price
IBRMLS #408217
May 18, 2023
Sold
$342,000
$163/sq ft
Mar 7, 2023
Contingent
—
Mar 1, 2023
Listed
$335,000
$160/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB408217
May 18, 2023
Sold
$342,000
$163/sq ft
Mar 1, 2023
Listed
$335,000
$160/sq ft
Charming Victorian in a highly desirable location. Meticulously cared for three bedroom, 1.5-bath home in the hamlet of Brooktondale. Living room with alcove, formal dining room, den, half-bath, country kitchen and cozy sunroom (year-round) on the first floor. Upstairs are three good-sized bedrooms and a full bath. Lots of storage for a house this age, detached garage, natural gas, cable. Lovely yard with carefully chosen specimens. Easy walk to community center and Brookton's Market. Regular Tcat bus service.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,215
$14,800 + $325,200
$340,000
2025
$8,215 (+2.1%)
$14,800 + $325,200
$340,000
2024
$8,044 (+47.4%)
$14,800 + $325,200
$340,000
2023
$5,458 (+7.2%)
$14,800 + $222,200
$237,000
2022
$5,090 (+4.3%)
$14,800 + $200,200
$215,000
2021
$4,882 (−4.1%)
$14,800 + $185,200
$200,000
2020
$5,090 (+1.9%)
$14,800 + $185,200
$200,000
2019
$4,996 (+18.6%)
$14,800 + $185,200
$200,000
2018
$4,212 (−3.5%)
$14,800 + $185,200
$200,000
2017
$4,364 (+17.0%)
$14,800 + $155,200
$170,000
2016
$3,728 (−1.0%)
$14,800 + $155,200
$170,000
2015
$3,767 (−31.5%)
$14,800 + $130,200
$145,000
2014
$5,503
$14,800 + $130,200
$145,000
Tax history for 578 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,215
$14,800 + $325,200
$340,000
2025
$8,215 (+2.1%)
$14,800 + $325,200
$340,000
2024
$8,044 (+47.4%)
$14,800 + $325,200
$340,000
2023
$5,458 (+7.2%)
$14,800 + $222,200
$237,000
2022
$5,090 (+4.3%)
$14,800 + $200,200
$215,000
2021
$4,882 (−4.1%)
$14,800 + $185,200
$200,000
2020
$5,090 (+1.9%)
$14,800 + $185,200
$200,000
2019
$4,996 (+18.6%)
$14,800 + $185,200
$200,000
2018
$4,212 (−3.5%)
$14,800 + $185,200
$200,000
2017
$4,364 (+17.0%)
$14,800 + $155,200
$170,000
2016
$3,728 (−1.0%)
$14,800 + $155,200
$170,000
2015
$3,767 (−31.5%)
$14,800 + $130,200
$145,000
2014
$5,503
$14,800 + $130,200
$145,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,092
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502000A01000000050180000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Window Features: Window Coverings
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Sump Pump, Unfinished, Partial
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: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 116 x irreg
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,187
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: Near Lounsbery road bridge over Six Mile Creek. From downtown Ithaca, take Route 79 east to Brooktondale Road. Brooktondale Road becomes Valley Road at Brookton's Market, house is 0.4 miles on the right. From Slaterville Springs drive west on Route 79. Left on Lounsbery Road to Bridge in Brooktondale. House is on other side of the bridge.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,092
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502000A01000000050180000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Caroline Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$343,000 – $415,000
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