Prime location and incredible investment opportunity in the Heart of Cornell University's Collegtown. Currently used as a multiple dwelling unit for Cascadilla School. Main house has 1 bedroom , 1 bath apt. on the main floor and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath apt. on the second floor. Both have separate entrances. There is additional dormitory space, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on the main floor and 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on the second floor with common area on both floors. Zoned for 13 unrelated occupants. Located in Collegetown residential CR-4 district. Some of the permitted uses include multiple dwelling, rooming/boarding house, and townhouse or garden apartment housing. This property would permit for building up to 4 stories. Please consult City of Ithaca Zoning and Building Dept. for further details on City regulations and permitted uses.
Multi-familyProperty Type
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$584Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Jill Burlington• Warren Real Estate Downtown Of
Bought with Jolene Rightmyer-Macolini• Howard Hanna
Prime location and incredible investment opportunity in the Heart of Cornell University's Collegtown. Currently used as a multiple dwelling unit for Cascadilla School. Main house has 1 bedroom , 1 bath apt. on the main floor and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath apt. on the second floor. Both have separate entrances. There is additional dormitory space, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on the main floor and 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on the second floor with common area on both floors. Zoned for 13 unrelated occupants. Located in Collegetown residential CR-4 district. Some of the permitted uses include multiple dwelling, rooming/boarding house, and townhouse or garden apartment housing. This property would permit for building up to 4 stories. Please consult City of Ithaca Zoning and Building Dept. for further details on City regulations and permitted uses.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,039
$1,200,000
2025
$24,039 (+2.2%)
$1,200,000
2024
$23,512 (−9.0%)
$1,200,000
2023
$25,846 (+25.4%)
$1,200,000
2022
$20,608 (−10.8%)
$180,000 + $400,000
$580,000
2021
$23,092 (+8,147.0%)
$180,000 + $370,000
$550,000
2020
$280 (+16.7%)
$180,000 + $370,000
$550,000
2019
$240 (+3.4%)
$180,000 + $320,000
$500,000
2018
$232 (+5.5%)
$180,000 + $320,000
$500,000
2017
$220 (−88.5%)
$180,000 + $320,000
$500,000
2016
$1,921 (−37.7%)
$65,000 + $385,000
$450,000
2015
$3,082 (−56.2%)
$65,000 + $385,000
$450,000
2014
$7,039
$65,000 + $331,000
$396,000
Tax history for 228 Dryden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,039
$1,200,000
2025
$24,039 (+2.2%)
$1,200,000
2024
$23,512 (−9.0%)
$1,200,000
2023
$25,846 (+25.4%)
$1,200,000
2022
$20,608 (−10.8%)
$180,000 + $400,000
$580,000
2021
$23,092 (+8,147.0%)
$180,000 + $370,000
$550,000
2020
$280 (+16.7%)
$180,000 + $370,000
$550,000
2019
$240 (+3.4%)
$180,000 + $320,000
$500,000
2018
$232 (+5.5%)
$180,000 + $320,000
$500,000
2017
$220 (−88.5%)
$180,000 + $320,000
$500,000
2016
$1,921 (−37.7%)
$65,000 + $385,000
$450,000
2015
$3,082 (−56.2%)
$65,000 + $385,000
$450,000
2014
$7,039
$65,000 + $331,000
$396,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
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Lot width
85 ft.
Lot depth
96 ft.
Lot size
8,160 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Tompkins County
APN
500700A06400000020190000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved, Shared Driveway
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Oil
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Multi Family
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Multi-Unit-Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 85 x 96
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Zoning Description: CR-4
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Belle Sherman
High School District: Ithaca
Location Information
Directions: From downtown drive East on Buffalo Street. Turn left onto Eddy Street then right onto Dryden Road. Go through light at College Avenue. Destination is on the left
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,160 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 500700A06400000020190000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Belle Sherman School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Dewitt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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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