1850's farm house with impeccable charm. Located 9 minutes to Downtown Ithaca! This home boasts 4 bedrooms-2 on the first floor and 2 on the second floor, plus 3 full bathrooms. There is a cozy family room with a new wood stove and a glass wall-atrium feature. The kitchen is in the middle of the home and has a nice open layout that overlooks the family room. There is a formal dining room and living room, first floor master bedroom and laundry room. Outside's charm includes a perfectly fenced in area and garden beds. There are attractive and welcoming pergola coverings and a stone laid patio for the cool summer nights. Exterior siding and deck has been freshly painted, newer on-demand water heater/boiler, plus 2 acres of quiet, country-like serentiy.
1850's farm house with impeccable charm. Located 9 minutes to Downtown Ithaca! This home boasts 4 bedrooms-2 on the first floor and 2 on the second floor, plus 3 full bathrooms. There is a cozy family room with a new wood stove and a glass wall-atrium feature. The kitchen is in the middle of the home and has a nice open layout that overlooks the family room. There is a formal dining room and living room, first floor master bedroom and laundry room. Outside's charm includes a perfectly fenced in area and garden beds. There are attractive and welcoming pergola coverings and a stone laid patio for the cool summer nights. Exterior siding and deck has been freshly painted, newer on-demand water heater/boiler, plus 2 acres of quiet, country-like serentiy.
IBRMLS #IB139728
Jan 21, 2014
Sold
$219,000
$105/sq ft
Oct 31, 2013
Listed
$219,000
$105/sq ft
Wonderful, classic 1850 Farmhouse with a kitchen a savant chef will enjoy; open to the family room, warmed by a cozy woodstove; so light and bright with a large greenhouse window. 4 bedrooms, 1 bath. Main level master has walk in closet and laundry. Formal dining and living room. Beautiful stone patio, for outdoor entertaining. Raised beds for vegetable & flower gardens. Beautiful perennial plantings and mature trees. Pergola connects the house to a convenient storage shed, gardens and patio. 2 acres w invisible dog fencing. Lovely pastoral setting w gorgeous views. Mins to town, IC & Cornell.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,812
$22,000 + $333,000
$355,000
2025
$8,812 (+1.6%)
$22,000 + $333,000
$355,000
2024
$8,675 (−2.8%)
$22,000 + $333,000
$355,000
2023
$8,923 (+21.9%)
$22,000 + $313,000
$335,000
2022
$7,317 (+11.4%)
$22,000 + $242,000
$264,000
2021
$6,571 (−1.4%)
$22,000 + $208,000
$230,000
2020
$6,668 (+1.5%)
$22,000 + $208,000
$230,000
2019
$6,570 (+5.6%)
$22,000 + $208,000
$230,000
2018
$6,221 (−2.5%)
$22,000 + $208,000
$230,000
2017
$6,381 (−1.5%)
$22,000 + $193,000
$215,000
2016
$6,477 (−1.1%)
$21,500 + $193,500
$215,000
2015
$6,552 (−27.8%)
$21,500 + $193,500
$215,000
2014
$9,073
$21,500 + $193,500
$215,000
Tax history for 456 Comfort Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,812
$22,000 + $333,000
$355,000
2025
$8,812 (+1.6%)
$22,000 + $333,000
$355,000
2024
$8,675 (−2.8%)
$22,000 + $333,000
$355,000
2023
$8,923 (+21.9%)
$22,000 + $313,000
$335,000
2022
$7,317 (+11.4%)
$22,000 + $242,000
$264,000
2021
$6,571 (−1.4%)
$22,000 + $208,000
$230,000
2020
$6,668 (+1.5%)
$22,000 + $208,000
$230,000
2019
$6,570 (+5.6%)
$22,000 + $208,000
$230,000
2018
$6,221 (−2.5%)
$22,000 + $208,000
$230,000
2017
$6,381 (−1.5%)
$22,000 + $193,000
$215,000
2016
$6,477 (−1.1%)
$21,500 + $193,500
$215,000
2015
$6,552 (−27.8%)
$21,500 + $193,500
$215,000
2014
$9,073
$21,500 + $193,500
$215,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,961
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502200A00800000010130110000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Wood
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Other Equipment: Dehumidifier
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 2
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: South Hill
High School District: Ithaca
Location Information
Directions: Situated between Jersey Hill Road and West Miller Road.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,961
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502200A00800000010130110000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
South Hill School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi
9/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
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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 92° 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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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$369,000 – $447,000
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