This move-in ready farmhouse in the hills above Ellis Hollow just feels like home - updated & modern systems with solid old house comfort. The open kitchen has bright windows bringing in the gift of light and happy gardens. Open living and dining room invite intimate soirees; family room is ready for bookgroup or movie night, and the office is both connected and private. Three large bedrooms upstairs, and a full bath on each floor. Wide plank floors are just part of the charm, the natural wood has been preserved while the systems are all updated: first floor laundry, new well- and septic-pumps, some double pane windows with an HE furnace and central a/c along with an efficient wood stove make for a cozy home year round. 1.4 acres loaded with fruit trees, berry bushes and new lilacs, lavender and hydrangeas. Detached two car garage built in 1986 has new tall doors, and high ceilings. The 660 sqft apartment over the garage has separate utilities and has been used as studio, guest room and rental; certificate of occupancy on file. Dryden schools, and Yellow Barn and Hammond Hill State Forests just around the corner, minutes to Rte 79 or Rt 13 for all points east, west, north or south.
Single-familyProperty Type
1845Year Built
1.41 acresLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Ellen Morris-Knower• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Contact: 607-244-4814
Bought with Laurie Dykoschak-Hill• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Lovely Greek Revival located in the hills above Ellis Hollow and minutes from Cornell. The main house has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, custom murals, brick fireplace, wide plank floors, and excellent mechanicals. Detached two car garage has high ceilings and a legal efficiency apartment above with separate utilities and the potential for lots of monthly income. Beautiful gardens, too. Dryden schools.
Public Records
Jun 22, 2009
Sold
$190,000
$102/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 8, 2008
Sold
$174,900
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 19, 2005
Sold
$198,500
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 2000
Sold
$103,500
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,497
$21,000 + $319,000
$340,000
2025
$9,497 (+0.9%)
$21,000 + $319,000
$340,000
2024
$9,412 (+8.4%)
$21,000 + $319,000
$340,000
2023
$8,681 (+1.2%)
$21,000 + $257,000
$278,000
2022
$8,574 (+13.6%)
$21,000 + $244,000
$265,000
2021
$7,547 (−2.0%)
$21,000 + $209,000
$230,000
2020
$7,701 (+27.6%)
$21,000 + $209,000
$230,000
2019
$6,036 (+0.2%)
$21,000 + $179,000
$200,000
2018
$6,025 (+1.1%)
$21,000 + $179,000
$200,000
2017
$5,958 (−0.2%)
$21,000 + $179,000
$200,000
2016
$5,969 (+5.7%)
$20,800 + $179,200
$200,000
2015
$5,648 (+40.2%)
$20,800 + $179,200
$200,000
2014
$4,028
$20,800 + $168,200
$189,000
Tax history for 509 Midline Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,497
$21,000 + $319,000
$340,000
2025
$9,497 (+0.9%)
$21,000 + $319,000
$340,000
2024
$9,412 (+8.4%)
$21,000 + $319,000
$340,000
2023
$8,681 (+1.2%)
$21,000 + $257,000
$278,000
2022
$8,574 (+13.6%)
$21,000 + $244,000
$265,000
2021
$7,547 (−2.0%)
$21,000 + $209,000
$230,000
2020
$7,701 (+27.6%)
$21,000 + $209,000
$230,000
2019
$6,036 (+0.2%)
$21,000 + $179,000
$200,000
2018
$6,025 (+1.1%)
$21,000 + $179,000
$200,000
2017
$5,958 (−0.2%)
$21,000 + $179,000
$200,000
2016
$5,969 (+5.7%)
$20,800 + $179,200
$200,000
2015
$5,648 (+40.2%)
$20,800 + $179,200
$200,000
2014
$4,028
$20,800 + $168,200
$189,000
*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
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,584
Year built
1895
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Tompkins County
APN
502489A06400000010330000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
Appliances: Oven, Built-In Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener Owned