You've never experienced anything like it! This 41 acre Ellis Hollow hillside was once the setting of a private ski hill; now the property is known as The Ledge, a spectacular custom home & barn/shop w/ 180 degree views. Both barn & home were constructed by Kermit Cutter, in 2005 & 2008. The one br, 2 full bath home has over 2800 sq. ft. w/ central air conditioning, radiant floor heat, walls of Marvin windows trimmed with oak, a 260 sq. ft. dressing room, & kitchen w/ commercial quality grill, range hood & warming oven. The shop/barn has a total of over 8500 sq. ft. ;3200 sq. ft. of heated shop space, office, & sleeping room (w/ full bath) & sep. septic. The remainder of the barn has 3 overhead garage doors, 30 foot high ceilings & feels as large as a hangar. The grounds: a graceful, winding drive, a 2/3 acre swimming pond (with dock) that is 10-12' deep & stocked w/ bluegills & koi. Patios, porches and walkways abound, from which to enjoy the setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
41.28 acresLot Size
$306Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listing by Carol Bushberg• Carol Bushberg Real Estate
You've never experienced anything like it! This 41 acre Ellis Hollow hillside was once the setting of a private ski hill; now the property is known as The Ledge, a spectacular custom home & barn/shop w/ 180 degree views. Both barn & home were constructed by Kermit Cutter, in 2005 & 2008. The one br, 2 full bath home has over 2800 sq. ft. w/ central air conditioning, radiant floor heat, walls of Marvin windows trimmed with oak, a 260 sq. ft. dressing room, & kitchen w/ commercial quality grill, range hood & warming oven. The shop/barn has a total of over 8500 sq. ft. ;3200 sq. ft. of heated shop space, office, & sleeping room (w/ full bath) & sep. septic. The remainder of the barn has 3 overhead garage doors, 30 foot high ceilings & feels as large as a hangar. The grounds: a graceful, winding drive, a 2/3 acre swimming pond (with dock) that is 10-12' deep & stocked w/ bluegills & koi. Patios, porches and walkways abound, from which to enjoy the setting.
IBRMLS #IB139643
Oct 14, 2013
Listed
$52,500
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,170
$172,100 + $667,900
$840,000
2025
$20,170 (+2.1%)
$172,100 + $667,900
$840,000
2024
$19,752 (+3.7%)
$172,100 + $667,900
$840,000
2023
$19,055 (−3.1%)
$172,100 + $577,900
$750,000
2022
$19,660 (+45.1%)
$172,100 + $577,900
$750,000
2021
$13,546 (−4.2%)
$160,700 + $414,300
$575,000
2020
$14,135 (+1.8%)
$160,700 + $414,300
$575,000
2019
$13,888 (−1.3%)
$160,700 + $414,300
$575,000
2018
$14,077 (−3.4%)
$160,700 + $414,300
$575,000
2017
$14,577 (+32.6%)
$160,700 + $414,300
$575,000
2016
$10,990 (−0.9%)
$156,700 + $418,300
$575,000
2015
$11,091 (−32.9%)
$156,700 + $286,600
$443,300
2014
$16,532
$156,700 + $286,600
$443,300
Tax history for 258 Thomas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,170
$172,100 + $667,900
$840,000
2025
$20,170 (+2.1%)
$172,100 + $667,900
$840,000
2024
$19,752 (+3.7%)
$172,100 + $667,900
$840,000
2023
$19,055 (−3.1%)
$172,100 + $577,900
$750,000
2022
$19,660 (+45.1%)
$172,100 + $577,900
$750,000
2021
$13,546 (−4.2%)
$160,700 + $414,300
$575,000
2020
$14,135 (+1.8%)
$160,700 + $414,300
$575,000
2019
$13,888 (−1.3%)
$160,700 + $414,300
$575,000
2018
$14,077 (−3.4%)
$160,700 + $414,300
$575,000
2017
$14,577 (+32.6%)
$160,700 + $414,300
$575,000
2016
$10,990 (−0.9%)
$156,700 + $418,300
$575,000
2015
$11,091 (−32.9%)
$156,700 + $286,600
$443,300
2014
$16,532
$156,700 + $286,600
$443,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
41.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,936
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502000A00100000010030080000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
CV
Conservation District
The purpose of the Conservation (CV) District is to protect areas of the Town that contain a variety of ecological and open space assets that warrant protection from the impacts of development. Residential uses and agriculture will remain the primary land use activities.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Gravel, Unpaved, Garage Door Opener, Attached
Directions: From the City of Ithaca: State Route 79 East 5.9 miles. Make left onto Thomas Road. In 1.2 miles, driveway will be on your left. See Carol Bushberg Real Estate sign.
Subdivision Name: Ellis Hollow
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,936
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 41.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502000A00100000010030080000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Caroline Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Dewitt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
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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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7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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$827,000 – $1.00M
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