Have you wished for a tastefully updated home in Ithaca? This mid-century hillside ranch brought into the 21st century with new kitchen, new bath, new primary suite and renewed charm won't disappoint! Hardwood floors gleam with warmth, with large picture windows framing the open plan living-dining room. Flow continues into the sleek updated kitchen with breakfast bar and new appliances, keeping light everywhere from front windows through sliding doors to the back patio. Happy new primary suite keeps the picture window brightness and adds hardwood floors, an organized walk in closet and a full bath with double sinks and beautiful new shower-tub. Two additional bedrooms with updated accessible hall bath with walk-in shower. Downstairs find the one car garage plus laundry/store room. Private garden with large deck for lots of summertime fun. Just two blocks from the Belle Sherman elementary school, a few more blocks to Cornell University. Offers reviewed March 9th at 2pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
10,019 sq ftLot Size
$315Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Ellen Morris-Knower• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Est. $1,702 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 104 Valley Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IBRMLS #R1662727
May 8, 2026
Sold
$450,000
$315/sq ft
Apr 8, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 10, 2026
Contingent
—
Mar 3, 2026
Listed
$450,000
$315/sq ft
IBRMLS #408028
Apr 6, 2023
Sold
$352,500
$247/sq ft
Feb 3, 2023
Contingent
—
Jan 30, 2023
Listed
$329,500
$230/sq ft
+21
Charming mid-century hillside ranch in the heart of Belle Sherman, just a block from the elementary school, 4 blocks from Cornell Campus. Large picture windows in living room face south to bring light in all day. Classic open living-dining room ready to entertain. Comfortable eat-in kitchen with sliding glass doors to 3-season sunporch for year-round enjoyment of the garden. Primary bath updated, has accessible, walk-in shower, additional full bath with laundry on main floor. Two bedrooms plus a big family room that is multi-purpose: guest suite, office or craft room. Private garden with large deck for lots of summer fun. One car garage plus storage room.
IBRMLS #IB408028
Apr 6, 2023
Sold
$352,500
$247/sq ft
Jan 30, 2023
Listed
$329,500
$230/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,146
$83,700 + $268,800
$352,500
2025
$7,146 (+2.3%)
$83,700 + $268,800
$352,500
2024
$6,989 (−1.0%)
$83,700 + $268,800
$352,500
2023
$7,059 (−24.5%)
$83,700 + $240,300
$324,000
2022
$9,350 (+5.3%)
$83,700 + $216,300
$300,000
2021
$8,878 (+79.0%)
$83,700 + $181,300
$265,000
2020
$4,961 (+3.1%)
$83,700 + $181,300
$265,000
2019
$4,814 (−1.3%)
$83,700 + $171,300
$255,000
2018
$4,877 (−5.9%)
$83,700 + $171,300
$255,000
2017
$5,184 (−1.0%)
$83,700 + $171,300
$255,000
2016
$5,235 (+4.8%)
$51,300 + $183,700
$235,000
2015
$4,994 (−36.9%)
$51,300 + $183,700
$235,000
2014
$7,920
$51,300 + $168,700
$220,000
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
54 ft.
Lot depth
182 ft.
Lot size
9,774 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,430
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
500700A08400000050130000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Underground, Storage, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Varies
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, In Basement
Has Basement
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Covered, Porch
Door Features: Sliding Doors
Fencing: Fenced, Full
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1430
Levels: One
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Block, Frame, Concrete, Spray Foam Insulation, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Has View
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
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: Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size : 0.23
Lot Size Dimensions: 54 x 191
Lot Size Area: 0.23
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,314
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Ithaca
Elementary School: Belle Sherman
Middle Or Junior School District: Ithaca
Middle Or Junior School: Dewitt Middle
High School District: Ithaca
High School: Ithaca Senior High
Location Information
Directions: From downtown Ithaca take MLS/E State St east, turn left on Valley Rd. House is on left/North side of street just before Ridgedale Rd
Cross Street: Ridgedale Road
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,430
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,774 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 500700A08400000050130000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 607-244-4814
Around this home
Schools
Belle Sherman School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Dewitt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
7/10
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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
3/10 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
Ithaca, NY • 14850
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$447,000 – $541,000
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