Scenic Snyder Hill 4 BR, 2.5 Bath Contemporary. 2247 sq. ft. + 650 sq. ft. Finished Lower Level. 1.35 Acres. Knockout Sunset and Distant Views– on a clear day you can even see Cayuga Lake!This home checks all of your boxes: Perfect Location. Flexible Open Layout. Great Outdoor Space. Plenty of Storage. CHECK, CHECK, CHECK, CHECK! Live here and you’re just 5 minutes to Cornell and shopping, 8 minutes to Downtown Ithaca. You’ll love the Open Kitchen-Living-Dining with Windows all around. The Cherry Kitchen has a pantry, breakfast bar, stainless appliances. Living Room with Gas Fireplace opens to the Deck – your front row seat for the daily sunset show and for testing your new summer grilling recipes. Large Family Room. Lower-Level Rec Room with white shiplap walls + Office + Storage. Main level Laundry + Half Bath. Brilliant 2nd Floor Primary Suite with light and views, vaulted ceiling, Walk-in Closet and Updated Tile Bath. Recent Improvements include: Interiors freshly painted. New hardwood floors in the Family Room and Foyer. All new carpet installed throughout whole upstairs including bedrooms. Everything you were hoping to find is all right HERE –- including heavenly views and stars at night. CHECK! SEE 3-D WALK THROUGH TOUR!
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.35 acresLot Size
$227Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Laurel Guy• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Est. $2,368 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 440 Snyder Hill Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
IBRMLS #R1672071
Jun 18, 2026
Sold
$510,000
$227/sq ft
Jun 11, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 17, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 8, 2026
Price Changed
$548,000
$244/sq ft
Apr 8, 2026
Listed
$458,000
$204/sq ft
IBRMLS #R1526554
Jun 19, 2024
Sold
$450,000
$200/sq ft
Apr 2, 2024
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2024
Listed
$450,000
$200/sq ft
Location…a term overused in real estate. But who could argue with the top of Snyder Hill? Lovely 4 BR, 2.5 bath, 3 level home with open floor plan, featuring expansive kitchen/family room/dining area. Easily transition to the outdoors onto large, open deck. “I can see for miles”, just like the song--master suite w/ spectacular 15 mile views up Cayuga Lake! Bonus office space and family rec area. Attached 2 car garage. 10 min from Cornell, 5 min from shopping at East Hill Plaza, easy access to Syracuse. Bop down to Ithaca for dinner, events etc. A short 12 min drive puts you back at your country hilltop retreat. All this situated on an expansive 1.3ac. Plenty of room for family and friends to chlll after the day’s activities. Mountain biking and downhill skiing 25 min away. Ithaca City School District. Life is good up high!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,819
$25,700 + $409,300
$435,000
2025
$10,819 (+20.5%)
$25,700 + $409,300
$435,000
2024
$8,982 (+19.8%)
$25,700 + $339,300
$365,000
2023
$7,497 (+3.0%)
$25,700 + $250,300
$276,000
2022
$7,277 (+5.5%)
$25,700 + $237,300
$263,000
2021
$6,895 (−2.3%)
$25,700 + $224,300
$250,000
2020
$7,055 (+1.5%)
$25,700 + $224,300
$250,000
2019
$6,950 (+8.9%)
$25,700 + $224,300
$250,000
2018
$6,384 (−1.0%)
$25,700 + $224,300
$250,000
2017
$6,448 (−0.9%)
$25,700 + $224,300
$250,000
2016
$6,505 (+13.3%)
$25,500 + $224,500
$250,000
2015
$5,742 (−28.3%)
$25,500 + $224,500
$250,000
2014
$8,004
$25,500 + $194,500
$220,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,966
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502489A06800000010070440000
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, Garage Door Opener, Asphalt, Driveway
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot
Lot Size : 1.35
Lot Size Dimensions: 201 x 314
Lot Size Area: 1.35
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.35
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,709
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Cable Available, Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Ithaca
Elementary School: Caroline Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: Ithaca
Middle Or Junior School: Dewitt Middle
High School District: Ithaca
High School: Ithaca Senior High
Location Information
Cross Street: Quarry
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,966
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502489A06800000010070440000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 607-227-1556
Around this home
Schools
Belle Sherman School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
4/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
9/10
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Climate risks
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 93° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather
Ithaca, NY • 14850
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Ithaca. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
5.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$511,000 – $618,000
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