Built in 2012, this immaculate ranch home in the Lansing School District is move-in ready and energy efficient. Thoughtfully maintained and improved, it features an oversized insulated garage, breezeway, mudroom, and a spacious rear deck. The fully fenced backyard is beautifully landscaped with more than 80 trees, creating both privacy and charm. Inside, cathedral ceilings, an open floor plan, and a light-filled kitchen provide a bright, airy feel with views of greenery from every room. New improvements include central air and radon mitigation system.
Single-familyProperty Type
2012Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$249Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Elizabeth Thompson• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
Contact: 484-433-7996
Bought with Katherine Burke• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Est. $1,458 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 53 Karn Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IBRMLS #R1642073
Apr 17, 2026
Sold
$265,000
$249/sq ft
Feb 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 30, 2026
Price Changed
$270,000
$254/sq ft
Jan 29, 2026
Relisted
—
Nov 7, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 7, 2025
Listed
$280,000
$263/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB310119
Sep 20, 2017
Sold
$183,500
$172/sq ft
May 19, 2017
Listed
$185,000
$174/sq ft
Almost new ranch in Lansing School district. Built in 2012. Immaculate, move in ready, energy efficient home that has been carefully maintained and beautifully landscaped including over 80 trees planted. The owner has added a large, oversized, insulated one car garage, a mudroom/breezeway, and a spacious rear deck with an almost new (2016) five person therapeutic hot tub. Inside you will find an up-to-date floor plan with a light filled kitchen, cathedral ceilings, and views from every room.
Public Records
Oct 23, 2012
Sold
$120,000
$113/sq ft
CNYIS #S277436
Aug 7, 2012
Listed
$126,900
$119/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,833
$25,100 + $234,900
$260,000
2025
$6,833 (+4.4%)
$25,100 + $234,900
$260,000
2024
$6,543 (+24.4%)
$25,100 + $234,900
$260,000
2023
$5,260 (−10.3%)
$25,100 + $184,900
$210,000
2022
$5,866 (+2.3%)
$25,100 + $174,900
$200,000
2021
$5,734 (+4.9%)
$25,100 + $164,900
$190,000
2020
$5,464 (+0.4%)
$25,100 + $154,900
$180,000
2019
$5,440 (+1.3%)
$25,100 + $154,900
$180,000
2018
$5,372 (+44.7%)
$25,100 + $154,900
$180,000
2017
$3,712 (+0.5%)
$25,100 + $154,900
$180,000
2016
$3,695 (+199.4%)
$20,100 + $124,900
$145,000
2015
$1,234 (−50.3%)
$20,100 + $124,900
$145,000
2014
$2,485
$20,100 + $114,900
$135,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,064
Year built
2012
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
503289A00700000010240250000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Other, Driveway
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Carpet, Varies, Vinyl
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Covered, Porch
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Fencing: Fenced, Full
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1064
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Stone
Property Features
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Green Indoor Air Quality: Contaminant Control
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size : 1
Lot Size Dimensions: 260
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,617
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Lansing
Elementary School: Raymond C Buckley Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: Lansing
High School District: Lansing
Location Information
Directions: North on Route 34 from Downtown Ithaca, right onto N. Lansing School Road, then right onto Karn Road. Home will be on the left.
Cross Street: N. Lansing School Road
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,064
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503289A00700000010240250000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 484-433-7996
Around this home
1/100 Car-Dependent14/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Raymond C Buckley Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
Lansing Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi
5/10
Lansing High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Climate risks
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
2/10 Heat Factor
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
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Groton, NY • 13073
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$273,000 – $331,000
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