One level living at its finest. Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 4 full bath California mid-century modern ranch, which includes a one-bedroom, 1 full bath apartment. Set on over 2 private acres, this home offers wonderful spaces to entertain or simply get away. Bamboo floors throughout. Elegant dining space with beautiful garden views. Vaulted ceilings in the family room and kitchen. Unique Jotul propane stove in the living room creates the perfect space for conversations or reading. Covered patio overlooks lovely perennial gardens and West Hill. Minutes to Downtown Ithaca, the Commons, and Cornell. Cayuga Heights Elementary. Ask your realtor for the list of improvements!
One level living at its finest. Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 4 full bath California mid-century modern ranch, which includes a one-bedroom, 1 full bath apartment. Set on over 2 private acres, this home offers wonderful spaces to entertain or simply get away. Bamboo floors throughout. Elegant dining space with beautiful garden views. Vaulted ceilings in the family room and kitchen. Unique Jotul propane stove in the living room creates the perfect space for conversations or reading. Covered patio overlooks lovely perennial gardens and West Hill. Minutes to Downtown Ithaca, the Commons, and Cornell. Cayuga Heights Elementary. Ask your realtor for the list of improvements!
Public Records
Jun 30, 2005
Sold
$389,600
$128/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 18, 1996
Sold
$175,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,621
$78,000 + $472,000
$550,000
2025
$13,621 (+3.2%)
$78,000 + $472,000
$550,000
2024
$13,197 (−7.2%)
$78,000 + $472,000
$550,000
2023
$14,226 (+6.7%)
$78,000 + $472,000
$550,000
2022
$13,336 (+14.1%)
$78,000 + $422,000
$500,000
2021
$11,689 (+5.0%)
$78,000 + $352,000
$430,000
2020
$11,131 (−0.8%)
$78,000 + $352,000
$430,000
2019
$11,217 (+9.5%)
$78,000 + $352,000
$430,000
2018
$10,242 (−1.6%)
$78,000 + $352,000
$430,000
2017
$10,414
$78,000 + $312,000
$390,000
2016
$10,424 (−1.7%)
$58,000 + $332,000
$390,000
2015
$10,605 (−23.7%)
$58,000 + $332,000
$390,000
2014
$13,906
$58,000 + $332,000
$390,000
Tax history for 1 Sun Downs Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,621
$78,000 + $472,000
$550,000
2025
$13,621 (+3.2%)
$78,000 + $472,000
$550,000
2024
$13,197 (−7.2%)
$78,000 + $472,000
$550,000
2023
$14,226 (+6.7%)
$78,000 + $472,000
$550,000
2022
$13,336 (+14.1%)
$78,000 + $422,000
$500,000
2021
$11,689 (+5.0%)
$78,000 + $352,000
$430,000
2020
$11,131 (−0.8%)
$78,000 + $352,000
$430,000
2019
$11,217 (+9.5%)
$78,000 + $352,000
$430,000
2018
$10,242 (−1.6%)
$78,000 + $352,000
$430,000
2017
$10,414
$78,000 + $312,000
$390,000
2016
$10,424 (−1.7%)
$58,000 + $332,000
$390,000
2015
$10,605 (−23.7%)
$58,000 + $332,000
$390,000
2014
$13,906
$58,000 + $332,000
$390,000
*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
4
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,799
Year built
1969
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Tompkins County
APN
503201A04300100010260060000
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: 2
Parking Features: Paved, Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2.6
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Cayuga Heights
High School District: Ithaca
Location Information
Directions: Sun Downs Road is on the corner of Oakcrest and Cayuga Heights Road. First home on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,799
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.6 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503201A04300100010260060000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Cayuga Heights Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
Fall Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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
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, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 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
$614,000 – $743,000
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