Very special Danby property on 11.9 acres, designed and constructed by current owners in 1977. Very close to the center of the hamlet, but rustic and spectacular. Beautiful distant views; Danby Community Park adjoins to the south. Owners love and have taught about the outdoors and their passion is contagious. The home has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a full basement. Broadband via Spectrum. Two ponds, 5 box stall horse barn, modern 3 car garage with workshop, small sugar shack, etc. Owner heats with a combination of wood and fuel oil; propane for oven and hot water heater. Address feeds into South Hill Elementary, Boynton Middle School & IHS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
11.9 acresLot Size
$267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Carol Bushberg• Carol Bushberg Real Estate
Very special Danby property on 11.9 acres, designed and constructed by current owners in 1977. Very close to the center of the hamlet, but rustic and spectacular. Beautiful distant views; Danby Community Park adjoins to the south. Owners love and have taught about the outdoors and their passion is contagious. The home has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a full basement. Broadband via Spectrum. Two ponds, 5 box stall horse barn, modern 3 car garage with workshop, small sugar shack, etc. Owner heats with a combination of wood and fuel oil; propane for oven and hot water heater. Address feeds into South Hill Elementary, Boynton Middle School & IHS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,321
$42,500 + $292,500
$335,000
2025
$8,321 (+1.6%)
$42,500 + $292,500
$335,000
2024
$8,191 (−4.2%)
$42,500 + $292,500
$335,000
2023
$8,553 (+3.0%)
$42,500 + $278,500
$321,000
2022
$8,304 (+68.0%)
$42,500 + $257,500
$300,000
2021
$4,944 (−1.6%)
$44,300 + $145,700
$190,000
2020
$5,022 (+1.8%)
$44,300 + $145,700
$190,000
2019
$4,933 (−1.1%)
$44,300 + $145,700
$190,000
2018
$4,987 (−2.5%)
$44,300 + $145,700
$190,000
2017
$5,117 (−1.6%)
$44,300 + $145,700
$190,000
2016
$5,201 (−1.1%)
$38,200 + $151,800
$190,000
2015
$5,259 (−21.2%)
$38,200 + $151,800
$190,000
2014
$6,670
$38,200 + $151,800
$190,000
Tax history for 43 Hornbrook Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,321
$42,500 + $292,500
$335,000
2025
$8,321 (+1.6%)
$42,500 + $292,500
$335,000
2024
$8,191 (−4.2%)
$42,500 + $292,500
$335,000
2023
$8,553 (+3.0%)
$42,500 + $278,500
$321,000
2022
$8,304 (+68.0%)
$42,500 + $257,500
$300,000
2021
$4,944 (−1.6%)
$44,300 + $145,700
$190,000
2020
$5,022 (+1.8%)
$44,300 + $145,700
$190,000
2019
$4,933 (−1.1%)
$44,300 + $145,700
$190,000
2018
$4,987 (−2.5%)
$44,300 + $145,700
$190,000
2017
$5,117 (−1.6%)
$44,300 + $145,700
$190,000
2016
$5,201 (−1.1%)
$38,200 + $151,800
$190,000
2015
$5,259 (−21.2%)
$38,200 + $151,800
$190,000
2014
$6,670
$38,200 + $151,800
$190,000
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,408
Year built
1977
Style
Vacant Land
County
Tompkins County
APN
502200A01000000010411220000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Gravel, Garage Door Opener, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Wood
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Washer
Directions: From Ithaca: travel south on Rte 96B to hamlet of Danby. Make left onto Hornbrook Rd. House is 4th driveway on the right. House is brown and invisible from the road.
Subdivision Name: Danby
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,408
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 12.25 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502200A01000000010411220000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
South Hill School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$341,000 – $413,000
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