Welcome home to this spacious farmhouse with accessory apartment! A 4BR 2 BA with a 1BR 1 BA apartment attached this home could also be used as a 5/3 single family home with second kitchen. Main house features eat in kitchen/family room combo with Shaker style cabinetry, solid surface countertops, and stone wood burning fireplace . Living room, two first floor bedrooms or bedroom and office /den, laundry and full bath. Second floor has two bedrooms and full bath. Apartment can be accessed through either of two doors but has separate exterior entrance and separate utilities. Lovely enclosed porch, as well as open porch, perfect for sitting and enjoying the summer evenings. Plenty of storage and closet space. Nice private lot with easy commute to Ithaca or Cortland.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
0.88 acresLot Size
$107Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Corrie Oustad• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty
•607-428-0708 (broker)
•dana@hometoheritage.com (broker)
Bought with Bradley Littlefield• Howard Hanna Real Estate
Welcome home to this spacious farmhouse with accessory apartment! A 4 bedroom, 2 full bath with a 1 bedroom, 1 full bath apartment attached, this home's layout could also be used as a 5 bedroom, 3 full bath, single family home with second kitchen. Main house features eat in kitchen/family room combo with Shaker style cabinetry, solid surface countertops, and stone wood burning fireplace . Living room, two first floor bedrooms or bedroom and office /den, laundry and full bath. Second floor has two bedrooms and full bath. Apartment can be accessed through either of two doors but has separate exterior entrance and separate utilities. Lovely enclosed porch, as well as open porch, perfect for sitting and enjoying the summer evenings. Plenty of storage and closet space. Nice private lot with easy commute to Ithaca or Cortland.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,993
$13,900 + $300,100
$314,000
2025
$8,993 (+2.5%)
$13,900 + $300,100
$314,000
2024
$8,771 (−1.1%)
$13,900 + $300,100
$314,000
2023
$8,872 (+36.3%)
$13,900 + $271,100
$285,000
2022
$6,511 (+16.7%)
$13,900 + $181,100
$195,000
2021
$5,581 (+0.6%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2020
$5,546 (−1.9%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2019
$5,650 (−1.0%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2018
$5,710 (+1.4%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2017
$5,633 (−0.4%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2016
$5,653 (−0.5%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2015
$5,681 (+35.6%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2014
$4,189
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
Tax history for 272 Lafayette Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,993
$13,900 + $300,100
$314,000
2025
$8,993 (+2.5%)
$13,900 + $300,100
$314,000
2024
$8,771 (−1.1%)
$13,900 + $300,100
$314,000
2023
$8,872 (+36.3%)
$13,900 + $271,100
$285,000
2022
$6,511 (+16.7%)
$13,900 + $181,100
$195,000
2021
$5,581 (+0.6%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2020
$5,546 (−1.9%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2019
$5,650 (−1.0%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2018
$5,710 (+1.4%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2017
$5,633 (−0.4%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2016
$5,653 (−0.5%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2015
$5,681 (+35.6%)
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
2014
$4,189
$13,900 + $166,100
$180,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.88 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,988
Year built
1850
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Tompkins County
APN
502889A02900000010020030000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: No Garage
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Room Types: Bedroom, InLaw Suite, Laundry, Porch
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Varies, Vinyl
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks, Second Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Bedroom on Main Level, In-Law Floorplan
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Existing
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Open, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.88
Lot Size Acres: 0.88
Lot Size Dimensions: 221X174
Road Frontage Type: Main Thoroughfare
Property Information
Foundation Details: Stone
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $180,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,086
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Baseboard
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,988
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.88 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502889A02900000010020030000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cassavant Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Dryden Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi
5/10
Dryden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 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
$305,000 – $369,000
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