278 Lower Creek Rd is a 3,428 square foot house on a 10.37 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 02, 1998 for $240,000. Based on Redfin's Ithaca data, we estimate the home's value is $635,820.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
10.37 acresLot Size
$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$635,820
$396K since sold in July 1998$33K since September
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This home's estimate is 9.5% higher than the average sale price ($580K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
NR
Neighborhood Residential District
The purpose of the Neighborhood Residential (NR) District is to define areas of the Town where established neighborhoods are situated in a rural landscape and constitute the primary land use. Single-family homes are the predominant form of development, and future development is unlikely. Home occupations are the primary commercial activity in this district. Agriculture is an allowed use in this district.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Pool Information
Pool Type: Steel/Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CENTER LINE/LOWER CRK ROAD
Living Sq. Ft: 3,428
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,224
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 451,717
Legal Lot Number: 45
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: DRYDEN
Acres: 10.37
State Use Description: RECREATIONAL RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,428
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502489A04200000010453220000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Freeville Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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Dryden Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
5/10
Dryden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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 92° 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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Estimated sale price
$605,000 – $732,000
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