Belle Sherman storybook home on a spacious double lot just a few steps from the elementary school and an easy walk to Cornell. Classic hardwood floors and trim throughout, newly renovated library-office off living room, fireplace, formal dining room and a breakfast nook (or expansion area) off kitchen with half bath. Front entry with dual closets. Broad oak staircase leads to three pleasant bedrooms upstairs including a sunny master that extends the width of the house. Updated full bath. Second bedroom has its own 12 x 8 balcony at the back of the house with tranquil views south and west. Walk-up attic. Full basement with workspace. Gardener's dream, with room to expand on this beautiful double lot on a tree-line street - one of Ithaca's most coveted locations. Offers reviewed Monday March 28. Open house Wednesday 3/23 4:30-6p.
Belle Sherman storybook home on a spacious double lot just a few steps from the elementary school and an easy walk to Cornell. Classic hardwood floors and trim throughout, newly renovated library-office off living room, fireplace, formal dining room and a breakfast nook (or expansion area) off kitchen with half bath. Front entry with dual closets. Broad oak staircase leads to three pleasant bedrooms upstairs including a sunny master that extends the width of the house. Updated full bath. Second bedroom has its own 12 x 8 balcony at the back of the house with tranquil views south and west. Walk-up attic. Full basement with workspace. Gardener's dream, with room to expand on this beautiful double lot on a tree-line street - one of Ithaca's most coveted locations. Offers reviewed Monday March 28. Open house Wednesday 3/23 4:30-6p.
IBRMLS #402329
Aug 28, 2020
Sold
$337,600
$201/sq ft
Jun 22, 2020
Listed
$350,000
$209/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB402329
Aug 28, 2020
Sold
$337,600
$201/sq ft
Jun 22, 2020
Listed
$350,000
$209/sq ft
Cheerful Cotswold Cottage a few steps from the elementary school and an easy walk to Cornell. Front entry with dual closets, hardwood floors and trim throughout, library off living room, working wood-burning fireplace, breakfast nook (or expansion area) off kitchen. Broad oak staircase leads to three pleasant bedrooms upstairs including a sunny master that extends the width of the house. Recently renovated full bath. Second bedroom has its own 12 x 8 balcony at the back of the house. Walk-up attic. Beautiful double lot on a tree-line street - one of Ithaca's most coveted locations.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,103
$99,200 + $450,800
$550,000
2025
$11,103 (+2.3%)
$99,200 + $450,800
$550,000
2024
$10,858 (−6.4%)
$99,200 + $450,800
$550,000
2023
$11,603 (−5.1%)
$99,200 + $435,800
$535,000
2022
$12,225 (+15.4%)
$99,200 + $250,800
$350,000
2021
$10,595 (+53.3%)
$99,200 + $200,800
$300,000
2020
$6,911 (+6.3%)
$99,200 + $200,800
$300,000
2019
$6,502 (−1.0%)
$99,200 + $200,800
$300,000
2018
$6,565 (+2.8%)
$99,200 + $200,800
$300,000
2017
$6,388 (−1.0%)
$99,200 + $200,800
$300,000
2016
$6,450 (−2.5%)
$52,200 + $232,800
$285,000
2015
$6,613 (−36.3%)
$52,200 + $232,800
$285,000
2014
$10,380
$52,200 + $232,800
$285,000
Tax history for 246 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,103
$99,200 + $450,800
$550,000
2025
$11,103 (+2.3%)
$99,200 + $450,800
$550,000
2024
$10,858 (−6.4%)
$99,200 + $450,800
$550,000
2023
$11,603 (−5.1%)
$99,200 + $435,800
$535,000
2022
$12,225 (+15.4%)
$99,200 + $250,800
$350,000
2021
$10,595 (+53.3%)
$99,200 + $200,800
$300,000
2020
$6,911 (+6.3%)
$99,200 + $200,800
$300,000
2019
$6,502 (−1.0%)
$99,200 + $200,800
$300,000
2018
$6,565 (+2.8%)
$99,200 + $200,800
$300,000
2017
$6,388 (−1.0%)
$99,200 + $200,800
$300,000
2016
$6,450 (−2.5%)
$52,200 + $232,800
$285,000
2015
$6,613 (−36.3%)
$52,200 + $232,800
$285,000
2014
$10,380
$52,200 + $232,800
$285,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
122 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,748
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
500700A08400000070170000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Oil
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Coverings
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 121.6
Lot Size Acres: 0.279
Zoning Description: R-1A
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,396
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Belle Sherman
Middle Or Junior School: Dewitt
High School District: Ithaca
High School: Dewitt
Location Information
Directions: From Downtown, take MLK/E. State past Mitchell/366 split, turn left on Valley Rd, house is on North (left) side of street just before Elmwood Ave. Ochre
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,748
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 500700A08400000070170000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Belle Sherman School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
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
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
$515,000 – $623,000
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