Nestled in a charming setting in the east hills of Ithaca, with brilliant distant views and a little over 2 acres, is this charming, rustic home ready for, TLC, some fixes, and loving restoration. Good news - it's been Pre-inspected and the radon test done! The living space is created by an original interior and boasts a flow-through living/dining area. Find a restful hideaway in the cozy loft with captivating hillside views. Enjoy the expansive acreage that comes complete with fencing, fire pit, wood-fired hot tub, and deck over looking the beautiful hillside . A desirable location, close to Cornell, but with all the privacy you could want. Some work needed and you can live the bohemian lifestyle you've dreamed of!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
2.48 acresLot Size
$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Lindsay Hart• Re/Max In Motion
Bought with Stacey Simons• Howard Hanna
Source:IBRMLS #406136
Redfin Estimate
$167,454
$34K since sold in October 2025$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 42.3% lower than the average sale price ($290K) of 6 comparable homes.
Nestled in a charming setting in the east hills of Ithaca, with brilliant distant views and a little over 2 acres, is this charming, rustic home ready for, TLC, some fixes, and loving restoration. Good news - it's been Pre-inspected and the radon test done! The living space is created by an original interior and boasts a flow-through living/dining area. Find a restful hideaway in the cozy loft with captivating hillside views. Enjoy the expansive acreage that comes complete with fencing, fire pit, wood-fired hot tub, and deck over looking the beautiful hillside . A desirable location, close to Cornell, but with all the privacy you could want. Some work needed and you can live the bohemian lifestyle you've dreamed of!
IBRMLS #IB406136
Aug 16, 2022
Sold
$164,900
$126/sq ft
Apr 8, 2022
Listed
$164,900
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 2009
Sold
$155,000
$119/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 2000
Sold
$67,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 1993
Sold
$70,500
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,403
$38,000 + $137,000
$175,000
2025
$4,403 (+1.2%)
$38,000 + $137,000
$175,000
2024
$4,349 (−3.7%)
$38,000 + $137,000
$175,000
2023
$4,514 (+14.0%)
$38,000 + $127,000
$165,000
2022
$3,960 (+0.5%)
$38,000 + $122,000
$160,000
2021
$3,942 (−2.5%)
$38,000 + $122,000
$160,000
2020
$4,042 (+2.0%)
$38,000 + $122,000
$160,000
2019
$3,964 (+1.1%)
$38,000 + $122,000
$160,000
2018
$3,920 (−0.9%)
$38,000 + $122,000
$160,000
2017
$3,956 (−0.9%)
$35,900 + $124,100
$160,000
2016
$3,992 (+6.1%)
$33,000 + $127,000
$160,000
2015
$3,761 (−29.3%)
$33,000 + $127,000
$160,000
2014
$5,323
$33,000 + $117,000
$150,000
Tax history for 409 Thomas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,403
$38,000 + $137,000
$175,000
2025
$4,403 (+1.2%)
$38,000 + $137,000
$175,000
2024
$4,349 (−3.7%)
$38,000 + $137,000
$175,000
2023
$4,514 (+14.0%)
$38,000 + $127,000
$165,000
2022
$3,960 (+0.5%)
$38,000 + $122,000
$160,000
2021
$3,942 (−2.5%)
$38,000 + $122,000
$160,000
2020
$4,042 (+2.0%)
$38,000 + $122,000
$160,000
2019
$3,964 (+1.1%)
$38,000 + $122,000
$160,000
2018
$3,920 (−0.9%)
$38,000 + $122,000
$160,000
2017
$3,956 (−0.9%)
$35,900 + $124,100
$160,000
2016
$3,992 (+6.1%)
$33,000 + $127,000
$160,000
2015
$3,761 (−29.3%)
$33,000 + $127,000
$160,000
2014
$5,323
$33,000 + $117,000
$150,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SECTION 75
Living Sq. Ft: 1,308
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 654
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 108,029
Legal Lot Number: 31
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: DRYDEN
Acres: 2.48
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,308
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502489A07500000010310030000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Caroline Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Dewitt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
7/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 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
$160,000 – $193,000
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