Nestled on a picturesque lot, this remarkable 4-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom property offers a blend of modern updates in addition to serene and welcoming natural beauty! Located in desirable Brooktondale, this home is a true sanctuary! Relax and enjoy the natural surroundings sitting directly next to a creek or listening from the rear deck, front porch, or outdoor sauna! Easily gather a fresh and delicious harvest from the established perennial gardens and fruit trees located inside the fully fenced-in yard! Remain comfortable inside with the new mini-split air conditioning and heating units for optimal climate control or enjoy the classic wood stove! Many updates and attention to detail-newer appliances, newer roof, and upgraded electricity make this property well-maintained and move-in ready! Two separate garages are perfect for storage, workshop, hobby space, or parking! Located in the Ithaca City School District and a short walk to public transportation, the Brookton's Market, Brooktondale Community Center and a 15-minute commute to downtown Ithaca. Schedule a showing to see how this unique home can fulfill both your "wants" and 'needs!"
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listing by Karyn Scott• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Contact: 607-223-9038
Bought with Carol Bushberg• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Enjoy all this home has to offer! This beautifully maintained home has it all, located in the desirable Hamlet of Brooktondale and within close proximity to Ithaca & Cornell University. What's not to love about this charming 4 bedroom 1.5 bath home. It offers a cozy living room with a the warm glowing fire in the wood burning stove, 3 season mud/sun room and the 4th bedroom is a large versatile room that would make a perfect office or workout room. Enjoy the back deck and large yard. One car attached with an additional two car detached garage for all your projects. Situated next to a year round stream with lovely perennial gardens and slate walkway.
IBRMLS #IB401553
Jul 20, 2020
Sold
$227,500
$178/sq ft
Mar 5, 2020
Listed
$224,000
$176/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,015
$18,500 + $229,500
$248,000
2025
$6,015 (+2.1%)
$18,500 + $229,500
$248,000
2024
$5,889 (−7.3%)
$18,500 + $229,500
$248,000
2023
$6,354 (+6.7%)
$18,500 + $229,500
$248,000
2022
$5,954 (−3.6%)
$18,500 + $206,500
$225,000
2021
$6,174 (+50.7%)
$18,500 + $206,500
$225,000
2020
$4,096 (+2.2%)
$18,500 + $141,500
$160,000
2019
$4,009 (+6.2%)
$18,500 + $141,500
$160,000
2018
$3,776 (−3.6%)
$18,500 + $141,500
$160,000
2017
$3,915 (+31.8%)
$18,500 + $131,500
$150,000
2016
$2,972 (−0.9%)
$18,500 + $131,500
$150,000
2015
$2,999 (−29.9%)
$18,500 + $96,500
$115,000
2014
$4,277
$18,500 + $96,500
$115,000
Tax history for 688 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,015
$18,500 + $229,500
$248,000
2025
$6,015 (+2.1%)
$18,500 + $229,500
$248,000
2024
$5,889 (−7.3%)
$18,500 + $229,500
$248,000
2023
$6,354 (+6.7%)
$18,500 + $229,500
$248,000
2022
$5,954 (−3.6%)
$18,500 + $206,500
$225,000
2021
$6,174 (+50.7%)
$18,500 + $206,500
$225,000
2020
$4,096 (+2.2%)
$18,500 + $141,500
$160,000
2019
$4,009 (+6.2%)
$18,500 + $141,500
$160,000
2018
$3,776 (−3.6%)
$18,500 + $141,500
$160,000
2017
$3,915 (+31.8%)
$18,500 + $131,500
$150,000
2016
$2,972 (−0.9%)
$18,500 + $131,500
$150,000
2015
$2,999 (−29.9%)
$18,500 + $96,500
$115,000
2014
$4,277
$18,500 + $96,500
$115,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.