Designed with intention and maintained with care, this property has seen significant investments made in improvements, upgrades, and long-term maintenance. Nestled on 4.99 acres bordering protected Cornell-owned land. Just minutes from Cornell University. Home is privately set well off the road, surrounded by mature trees and professional landscaping. Updates to the property include: The Primary bathroom has been completely renovated. Custom walk-in closet & new flooring in Primary bedroom. New roof with improved drainage, paved driveway, new Weil-McLain boiler, installed whole-house generator, all-new interior & exterior paint, newly stained deck, professionally installed sidewalks, and stone fire pit. The kitchen features a center island, new appliances, including a Viking range. Desk nook and direct access to side porch. Dining and Living room combined for an open floor concept. This space offers gleaming hardwood flooring and a wood-burning fireplace. The attached 15’ x 16’ screened-in porch is the cherry on top. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a newly renovated bathroom that exudes spa-like serenity. There are also two additional bedrooms and an office. The walk-out lower level adds exceptional flexibility with a private bedroom and full bath—ideal for guests or multigenerational living—plus a quiet office space, workshop, laundry, and family room. Every element of this home reflects pride of ownership and a deep connection to the natural surroundings. With smart improvements, and its one-of-a-kind location abutting Cornell land, this property offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience. Hydronic Solar panels supply heat to the hot water tank. Sq footage includes (per assessment records): First floor: 1342. 2nd level: 1230. Half story 615. Finished basement: 900 ttl is 4087 sq ft.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
4.99 acresLot Size
$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Jolene Rightmyer-Macolini• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty
Contact: 607-428-0708
Bought with Johannes Dulfer• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty
This home has seen significant investments made in improvements, upgrades, and long-term maintenance. Nestled on 4.99 acres bordering protected Cornell-owned land. Just minutes from Cornell University. Home is privately set well off the road, surrounded by mature trees & professional landscaping. Updates to the property include: The Primary bathroom renovated. Custom walk-in closet & new flooring in Primary. New roof, paved driveway, new Weil-McLain boiler, whole-house generator, interior & exterior paint, professionally installed sidewalks, stone fire pit. The kitchen includes a center island, & new appliances. The attached 15’ x 16’ screened-in porch is the cherry on top. Primary suite offers a renovated bathroom. The walk-out lower level with a private bedroom and full bath, plus a quiet office space, workshop, laundry, & family room. With smart improvements, and its one-of-a-kind location abutting Cornell land, this property offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience.
IBRMLS #IB308762
Jan 11, 2017
Sold
$522,000
$128/sq ft
Sep 13, 2016
Listed
$533,000
$130/sq ft
Prime spot in Ellis Hollow, on 5 private acres bordered by Cornell lands. Thoughtfully designed & constructed in 1995, this timeless Contemporary Colonial has it all! Spacious kitchen is the heart, opening to sunny family room & large open living/dining - all w/ hardwood & ceramic tile floors. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths including master suite. Oversized windows thruout. Lower-level walkout w/ 23x17 rec room & 2 add. offices/bedrooms & 3rd full bath. 2-car garage connects mudroom & 1/2 bath to kitchen. Best screened porch ever!, deck, stone patio, & 45x90 level back yard, woods, too!
IBRMLS #IB305254
Mar 7, 2016
Listed
$533,000
$130/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 1994
Sold
$48,900
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,001
$87,000 + $558,000
$645,000
2025
$16,001 (+1.2%)
$87,000 + $558,000
$645,000
2024
$15,810 (+3.6%)
$87,000 + $558,000
$645,000
2023
$15,264 (+5.7%)
$87,000 + $478,000
$565,000
2022
$14,446 (+0.3%)
$87,000 + $438,000
$525,000
2021
$14,397 (+7.9%)
$87,000 + $438,000
$525,000
2020
$13,342 (+1.5%)
$87,000 + $388,000
$475,000
2019
$13,151 (+0.7%)
$87,000 + $388,000
$475,000
2018
$13,060 (−1.1%)
$87,000 + $388,000
$475,000
2017
$13,204 (+32.1%)
$87,000 + $388,000
$475,000
2016
$9,995 (−1.3%)
$38,000 + $437,000
$475,000
2015
$10,127 (−27.4%)
$38,000 + $337,000
$375,000
2014
$13,940
$38,000 + $337,000
$375,000
Tax history for 41 Hartwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,001
$87,000 + $558,000
$645,000
2025
$16,001 (+1.2%)
$87,000 + $558,000
$645,000
2024
$15,810 (+3.6%)
$87,000 + $558,000
$645,000
2023
$15,264 (+5.7%)
$87,000 + $478,000
$565,000
2022
$14,446 (+0.3%)
$87,000 + $438,000
$525,000
2021
$14,397 (+7.9%)
$87,000 + $438,000
$525,000
2020
$13,342 (+1.5%)
$87,000 + $388,000
$475,000
2019
$13,151 (+0.7%)
$87,000 + $388,000
$475,000
2018
$13,060 (−1.1%)
$87,000 + $388,000
$475,000
2017
$13,204 (+32.1%)
$87,000 + $388,000
$475,000
2016
$9,995 (−1.3%)
$38,000 + $437,000
$475,000
2015
$10,127 (−27.4%)
$38,000 + $337,000
$375,000
2014
$13,940
$38,000 + $337,000
$375,000
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,472
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502489A06600000010090080000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Storage, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Driveway
Directions: Ellis Hollow Road. Left on Hartwood. Driveway entrance at the bottom of the road. House sits back into the woods. Seller would provide quote for install of mini-splits. List of vendors & prices for updates included in other docs.
Cross Street: Ellis Hollow
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,472
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 4.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502489A06600000010090080000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 607-428-0708
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Schools
Caroline Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
Dewitt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
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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 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$721,000 – $872,000
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