Perfect starter home or fixer upper! Newly remodeled kitchen waiting for your personal touch. Priced to sell! 1870s farmhouse. New roof in 2004. Large enclosed front porch. Some new windows, and new sheet rock. 2 story barn has space for 2 cars, includes a large workshop area. Level backyard. Priced below assessment. Close to Ithaca and Cornell.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$114Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Jolene Rightmyer-Macolini• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Listing by Tompkins Cortland Real Estate, (607) 898-3456
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Sale history for 51 Lower Creek Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Mar 6, 2015
Sold
$87,766
$71/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB141547
Mar 5, 2015
Sold
$82,500
$67/sq ft
Jul 21, 2014
Listed
$85,000
$69/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB139914
Dec 21, 2013
Listed
$85,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 2008
Sold
$97,000
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 22, 1997
Sold
$68,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,124
$10,200 + $99,800
$110,000
2025
$3,124 (+0.4%)
$10,200 + $99,800
$110,000
2024
$3,111 (−0.3%)
$10,200 + $99,800
$110,000
2023
$3,122 (+1.7%)
$10,200 + $87,800
$98,000
2022
$3,070 (+3.2%)
$10,200 + $82,800
$93,000
2021
$2,974 (−1.4%)
$10,200 + $78,800
$89,000
2020
$3,017 (+0.3%)
$10,200 + $78,800
$89,000
2019
$3,009 (−0.2%)
$10,200 + $78,800
$89,000
2018
$3,015 (+1.1%)
$10,200 + $78,800
$89,000
2017
$2,981
$10,200 + $78,800
$89,000
2016
$2,984 (+47.6%)
$13,600 + $75,400
$89,000
2015
$2,022 (+15.1%)
$13,600 + $75,400
$89,000
2014
$1,757
$13,600 + $66,400
$80,000
Tax history for 51 Lower Creek Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,124
$10,200 + $99,800
$110,000
2025
$3,124 (+0.4%)
$10,200 + $99,800
$110,000
2024
$3,111 (−0.3%)
$10,200 + $99,800
$110,000
2023
$3,122 (+1.7%)
$10,200 + $87,800
$98,000
2022
$3,070 (+3.2%)
$10,200 + $82,800
$93,000
2021
$2,974 (−1.4%)
$10,200 + $78,800
$89,000
2020
$3,017 (+0.3%)
$10,200 + $78,800
$89,000
2019
$3,009 (−0.2%)
$10,200 + $78,800
$89,000
2018
$3,015 (+1.1%)
$10,200 + $78,800
$89,000
2017
$2,981
$10,200 + $78,800
$89,000
2016
$2,984 (+47.6%)
$13,600 + $75,400
$89,000
2015
$2,022 (+15.1%)
$13,600 + $75,400
$89,000
2014
$1,757
$13,600 + $66,400
$80,000
*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
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
222 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,238
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502489A04500000020020000000
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other, See Remarks
Flooring: Hardwood, Varies
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Construction Materials: Metal Siding, Aluminum Siding, Frame, Steel Siding
Foundation Details: Stone
Property Features
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 66 x 222
Lot Size Units: Acres
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Other, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Dryden
Elementary School: Dryden Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: Dryden
High School District: Dryden
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,238
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502489A04500000020020000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardofRealtors
AttributionContact: Jolene@SellsYourProperty.com
Around this home
Schools
Freeville Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Dryden Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
5/10
Dryden High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
6/10
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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
8 days above 90° expected this year, 17 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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Estimated sale price
$135,000 – $163,000
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