Baker's Acres is a Lansing landmark property being offered on the market for the first time in 70 years! Local Cornell Professor, Bob Baker, who developed the chicken nugget & famous Cornell BBQ chicken sauce. The Victorian main house with gothic details sits on 1.9 acres w/ 2,500+ sq ft, garage, barn. The commercial property covers 76+ acres of which 45 acres are tillable plus 5 acres of apple orchards, 10 acres of woods, pond, 3 barns & 3 greenhouses. The home features a bright addition overlooking Jacoba's extensive gardens to the West & North. Living room with Llenroc fireplace, main level library could be used as master suite with main level laundry. There's a master suite up too & 4 additional bedrooms. Professor Baker's stone den is found in the lower level. Opportunities abound for your farming dreams- plenty of space for your new craft beer, vineyard, more. Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes, just North of Ithaca/Cornell but a short drive to Auburn/Skaneateles/Syracuse.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
78.13 acresLot Size
$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Christine Delvecchio• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Den, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Great Room, Living/Dining Room, Bedroom on Main Level, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Patio, Porch, Screened
Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
Land Information
Horses Allowed
Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 75.38
Lot Size Acres: 75.38
Lot Size Dimensions: 1565X1803
Lot Features: Agricultural, Irregular Lot, Wooded
Property Information
Foundation Details: Stone
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $800,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $20,504
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Water Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Attic Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,570
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 1.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503289A00800000010190010000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Raymond C Buckley Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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Lansing Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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Lansing High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$714,000 – $864,000
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