Live in Nature. 3 BR, 2 Bath Modern Nest is like living in a treehouse with windows all around. Distant views. Morning Light. 10.99 Acres with woods, walking trails and a fire pit. Cascadilla Creek flows through the back of the property. Near Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve and Hammond Hill State Forest. You can get away from it all and STILL live just 8 minutes from Cornell and East Hill Plaza! Open Concept. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and wide plank floors. Indoor-Outdoor Living: Kitchen and Living Room open to a large deck. Reading Nook. Pellet Stove. Dog-friendly Fenced Yard. Spacious 2nd Floor Primary Suite - easily install privacy wall to enclose primary bath. Ample parking for 3 cars near the road AND there is a clearing ready for a future driveway to the house. If you are looking for peace and privacy, this hidden gem may persuade you to live in the great outdoors. Ithaca Schools. SEE VIRTUAL TOUR!
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
10.99 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Laurel Guy• Warren Real Estate Downtown Of
Live in Nature. 3 BR, 2 Bath Modern Nest is like living in a treehouse with windows all around. Distant views. Morning Light. 10.99 Acres with woods, walking trails and a fire pit. Cascadilla Creek flows through the back of the property. Near Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve and Hammond Hill State Forest. You can get away from it all and STILL live just 8 minutes from Cornell and East Hill Plaza! Open Concept. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and wide plank floors. Indoor-Outdoor Living: Kitchen and Living Room open to a large deck. Reading Nook. Pellet Stove. Dog-friendly Fenced Yard. Spacious 2nd Floor Primary Suite - easily install privacy wall to enclose primary bath. Ample parking for 3 cars near the road AND there is a clearing ready for a future driveway to the house. If you are looking for peace and privacy, this hidden gem may persuade you to live in the great outdoors. Ithaca Schools. SEE VIRTUAL TOUR!
IBRMLS #IB401425
Apr 27, 2020
Sold
$205,000
$141/sq ft
Feb 14, 2020
Listed
$209,000
$144/sq ft
Whimsical house settled amongst the trees in the peaceful woods of Ellis Hollow. This 3-bedroom 2 full bath contemporary home is located on over 11 acres of land which includes a year-round stream and abundant privacy. Charming character-filled home features updated kitchen, cozy pellet stove, sunken living room, spiral staircase, master bedroom with floor to ceiling windows providing abundant light, and a deck, perfect for entertaining or watching nature. Very close to Cornell, Ithaca College, and Downtown Ithaca.
Public Records
Apr 2, 2004
Sold
$175,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,791
$55,100 + $249,900
$305,000
2025
$6,791 (−9.7%)
$55,100 + $249,900
$305,000
2024
$7,519 (−4.5%)
$55,100 + $249,900
$305,000
2023
$7,874 (+38.4%)
$55,100 + $234,900
$290,000
2022
$5,690 (+0.4%)
$55,100 + $149,900
$205,000
2021
$5,667 (+31.1%)
$55,100 + $149,900
$205,000
2020
$4,322 (+1.9%)
$55,100 + $114,900
$170,000
2019
$4,240 (+1.1%)
$55,100 + $114,900
$170,000
2018
$4,194 (+2.4%)
$55,100 + $114,900
$170,000
2017
$4,095 (−0.9%)
$55,100 + $114,900
$170,000
2016
$4,132 (+3.6%)
$50,100 + $114,900
$165,000
2015
$3,988 (−29.2%)
$50,100 + $114,900
$165,000
2014
$5,629
$50,100 + $107,900
$158,000
Tax history for 437 Thomas Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,791
$55,100 + $249,900
$305,000
2025
$6,791 (−9.7%)
$55,100 + $249,900
$305,000
2024
$7,519 (−4.5%)
$55,100 + $249,900
$305,000
2023
$7,874 (+38.4%)
$55,100 + $234,900
$290,000
2022
$5,690 (+0.4%)
$55,100 + $149,900
$205,000
2021
$5,667 (+31.1%)
$55,100 + $149,900
$205,000
2020
$4,322 (+1.9%)
$55,100 + $114,900
$170,000
2019
$4,240 (+1.1%)
$55,100 + $114,900
$170,000
2018
$4,194 (+2.4%)
$55,100 + $114,900
$170,000
2017
$4,095 (−0.9%)
$55,100 + $114,900
$170,000
2016
$4,132 (+3.6%)
$50,100 + $114,900
$165,000
2015
$3,988 (−29.2%)
$50,100 + $114,900
$165,000
2014
$5,629
$50,100 + $107,900
$158,000
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,452
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502489A07500000010300010000
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.