Nestled on Dryden Lake, just outside the village of Dryden, you’ll find this charming farmhouse surrounded by hundreds of no-maintenance native plants, lovingly planted by the current owner. A food forest and medicinal plant garden. A forager’s dream right in your back yard! Relax on the back deck with amazing views of the distant hills, roast marshmallow around the backyard firepit, hike on the miles of the Jim Schug trail, launch your boat or kayak at the Dryden Lake Park. There is no shortage of nature-lovers recreational options at this property! Along with this updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is a 2000 sq ft two story barn. The barn was formerly home to the Dryden Golf Course clubhouse, and has its own well and septic, not to mention a perfectly intact, beautiful mid-century birch bar. Endless possibilities for a business, additional living space, woodworking or anything else you can imagine! The house, as well as the barn, have had many updates over the past few years. The house boasts a roof that was installed in the spring of ‘25 and all new appliances, including the washer and dryer. A 550 linear fence with 2 single and 1 double gate was added to the property, a new well pump, pressure tank and uv filter. This historic home is an opportunity to thrive for someone looking to connect with nature.
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
1.54 acresLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Rebecca Driscoll• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
A beautifully updated farmhouse, sitting on 1.5 acres, off Dryden Lake. Full of original character and charm; the home was updated with preserving its original character in mind! You are first greeted by the lovely three season room which is great as a formal entry or additional (seasonal) living space. Not to mention there are 2 additional decks to enjoy the beautiful views from. Inside, the home boasts a lovely first floor layout; with a dining area, office/den + first floor laundry, 1 full bath, updated kitchen and cozy living room with vaulted ceilings. Don't miss the walk-in pantry/coffee bar area off the kitchen! Upstairs features 3 nicely sized bedrooms and an additional full bath. Worry-free metal roof, newly painted siding, and brand new furnace! Let's talk about the 2-story barn that offers over 2,000 square feet and a parking area large enough to accommodate multiple vehicles! The options here are endless. This is a must see, the features are too long to list.
IBRMLS #IB405702
Mar 25, 2022
Sold
$320,000
$188/sq ft
Nov 15, 2021
Listed
$329,000
$194/sq ft
CNYIS #S1002080
Jun 27, 2017
Listing Removed
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Sep 14, 2016
Listed
$561,900
$331/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 18, 2005
Sold
$420,000
$247/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 2005
Sold
$359,900
$212/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 16, 1993
Sold
$150,000
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 16, 1993
Sold
$174,000
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,137
$39,700 + $290,300
$330,000
2025
$9,137 (+0.9%)
$39,700 + $290,300
$330,000
2024
$9,058 (−8.4%)
$39,700 + $290,300
$330,000
2023
$9,889 (+71.6%)
$39,700 + $280,300
$320,000
2022
$5,764 (+4.0%)
$39,700 + $139,300
$179,000
2021
$5,542 (−2.1%)
$39,700 + $130,300
$170,000
2020
$5,658
$39,700 + $130,300
$170,000
2019
$5,654 (+13.6%)
$39,700 + $130,300
$170,000
2018
$4,977 (+42.7%)
$39,700 + $130,300
$170,000
2017
$3,489 (−0.3%)
$39,700 + $130,300
$170,000
2016
$3,498 (−0.6%)
$21,000 + $105,000
$126,000
2015
$3,519 (+32.7%)
$21,000 + $105,000
$126,000
2014
$2,651
$21,000 + $105,000
$126,000
Tax history for 426 Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,137
$39,700 + $290,300
$330,000
2025
$9,137 (+0.9%)
$39,700 + $290,300
$330,000
2024
$9,058 (−8.4%)
$39,700 + $290,300
$330,000
2023
$9,889 (+71.6%)
$39,700 + $280,300
$320,000
2022
$5,764 (+4.0%)
$39,700 + $139,300
$179,000
2021
$5,542 (−2.1%)
$39,700 + $130,300
$170,000
2020
$5,658
$39,700 + $130,300
$170,000
2019
$5,654 (+13.6%)
$39,700 + $130,300
$170,000
2018
$4,977 (+42.7%)
$39,700 + $130,300
$170,000
2017
$3,489 (−0.3%)
$39,700 + $130,300
$170,000
2016
$3,498 (−0.6%)
$21,000 + $105,000
$126,000
2015
$3,519 (+32.7%)
$21,000 + $105,000
$126,000
2014
$2,651
$21,000 + $105,000
$126,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,400
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502489A04900000010300010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
CV
Conservation District
The purpose of the Conservation (CV) District is to protect areas of the Town that contain a variety of ecological and open space assets that warrant protection from the impacts of development. Residential uses and agriculture will remain the primary land use activities.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, No Garage, Circular Driveway, Driveway