This charming, spacious log cabin on 2 serene acres includes a 2-car garage with a loft and a 2,500 sq ft insulated, heated workshop/garage with electricity and an office. The home features 1.5 baths, 4 bedrooms plus an office that can serve as a 5th bedroom, oak hardwood floors, solid cherry wood kitchen cabinets, and a custom stone fireplace. The first-floor primary suite has an attached half bath. Enjoy the private outdoors from the expansive attached deck or one of the 2 covered porches. Located a couple of minutes from Greek Peak and only a stone's throw to nearly 1,500 acres of state land with trails for skiing, hiking, and more. The property also includes a massive, insulated workshop with a wood stove and office, ideal for a business or for a motor enthusiast to store and work on their collection. Endless space and storage is also provided with the 2 car garage right next to the house with a second story/loft and the full basement with laundry room.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 car garageParking
Listing by Grace Petrisin• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Serene, private setting for this spacious custom built log home nestled in the rolling hills of Virgil and adjacent to state land, the fingerlakes trail and minutes to Greek Peak. 4 generous sized bedrooms plus office. Oak hardwood floors, woodmode cherry kitchen cabinetry and custom crafted stone fireplace. Front porch to while away summer nights and back porch and spacious deck too. 2 stall garage has a loft with stair access. Plus 2500 sq ft building with separate heat and electric. Low heating costs with passive solar and new GFHA system. It's just what you've been looking for!
Public Records
Jun 26, 2006
Sold
$215,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 2004
Sold
$190,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 3, 2000
Sold
$141,500
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 1993
Sold
$127,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,986
$29,300 + $280,700
$310,000
2025
$6,986 (−15.5%)
$29,300 + $280,700
$310,000
2024
$8,267 (−0.4%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2023
$8,299
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2022
$8,294 (+7.1%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2021
$7,748 (+6.1%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2020
$7,299 (+3.7%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2019
$7,041 (+71.6%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2018
$4,102 (−40.1%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2017
$6,843 (−0.5%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2016
$6,880 (−0.3%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2015
$6,903 (−36.4%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2014
$10,855
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
Tax history for 2523 Carson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,986
$29,300 + $280,700
$310,000
2025
$6,986 (−15.5%)
$29,300 + $280,700
$310,000
2024
$8,267 (−0.4%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2023
$8,299
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2022
$8,294 (+7.1%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2021
$7,748 (+6.1%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2020
$7,299 (+3.7%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2019
$7,041 (+71.6%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2018
$4,102 (−40.1%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2017
$6,843 (−0.5%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2016
$6,880 (−0.3%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2015
$6,903 (−36.4%)
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
2014
$10,855
$21,000 + $204,000
$225,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,608
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cortland County
APN
114600A12800000020030000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Gravel, Detached, Garage, Heated Garage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Baseboard, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Free-Standing Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1608
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
Property Features
Green Indoor Air Quality: Contaminant Control
Other Structures: Workshop, Barn(s), Outbuilding, Second Garage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Agricultural
Lot Size : 2
Lot Size Dimensions: 392 x 217
Lot Size Area: 2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,342
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Cable Available, Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Marathon
Elementary School: William Appleby Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: Marathon
High School District: Marathon
Location Information
Directions: From Route 392 turn onto Carson Road. House is 1.2 miles down on the left side.
Cross Street: NY-392
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Cortland County
APN: 114600A12800000020030000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 607-592-9335
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Schools
William Appleby Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.9mi
4/10
Marathon High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
5/10
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$340,000 – $411,000
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