Hocus. Pocus. Focus. This is an opportunity for an ambitious real estate entrepreneur to rebuild and restore this unique property, in it's perfect location, to it's full potential in the heart of this most desirable neighborhood. Private setting, yet less than ten minutes of unobstructed travel to Cornell University, East Hill Plaza, various land trusts, located just down the street from Ellis Hollow community Center, 13 min from The Ithaca Commons. Greek Peak skiiing 25 min. to the east. If one is willing to work, one can buy the dream, at a price that defies the laws of today's capitalistic real estate enviroment. yes, there is work to be done, but the reasonable cost of this buy -n makes it worth your effort. Psst-Don't forget the accessory apartment! Hocus. Pocus. Focus.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
1.25 acresLot Size
$158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Frank Martinez• Howard Hanna
Bought with Bethany Huey• Warren Real Estate Downtown Of
Hocus. Pocus. Focus. This is an opportunity for an ambitious real estate entrepreneur to rebuild and restore this unique property, in it's perfect location, to it's full potential in the heart of this most desirable neighborhood. Private setting, yet less than ten minutes of unobstructed travel to Cornell University, East Hill Plaza, various land trusts, located just down the street from Ellis Hollow community Center, 13 min from The Ithaca Commons. Greek Peak skiiing 25 min. to the east. If one is willing to work, one can buy the dream, at a price that defies the laws of today's capitalistic real estate enviroment. yes, there is work to be done, but the reasonable cost of this buy -n makes it worth your effort. Psst-Don't forget the accessory apartment! Hocus. Pocus. Focus.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,573
$55,750 + $244,250
$300,000
2025
$7,573 (+1.3%)
$55,750 + $244,250
$300,000
2024
$7,479 (+0.5%)
$55,750 + $244,250
$300,000
2023
$7,443 (+3.1%)
$55,750 + $215,250
$271,000
2022
$7,220 (−13.8%)
$55,750 + $202,250
$258,000
2021
$8,376 (+6.5%)
$55,750 + $269,250
$325,000
2020
$7,868 (+1.7%)
$35,500 + $264,500
$300,000
2019
$7,736 (+0.9%)
$35,500 + $264,500
$300,000
2018
$7,665 (−1.1%)
$35,500 + $264,500
$300,000
2017
$7,753 (−0.9%)
$35,500 + $264,500
$300,000
2016
$7,821 (+10.5%)
$30,500 + $269,500
$300,000
2015
$7,079 (−29.4%)
$30,500 + $269,500
$300,000
2014
$10,023
$30,500 + $239,500
$270,000
Tax history for 61 Genung Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,573
$55,750 + $244,250
$300,000
2025
$7,573 (+1.3%)
$55,750 + $244,250
$300,000
2024
$7,479 (+0.5%)
$55,750 + $244,250
$300,000
2023
$7,443 (+3.1%)
$55,750 + $215,250
$271,000
2022
$7,220 (−13.8%)
$55,750 + $202,250
$258,000
2021
$8,376 (+6.5%)
$55,750 + $269,250
$325,000
2020
$7,868 (+1.7%)
$35,500 + $264,500
$300,000
2019
$7,736 (+0.9%)
$35,500 + $264,500
$300,000
2018
$7,665 (−1.1%)
$35,500 + $264,500
$300,000
2017
$7,753 (−0.9%)
$35,500 + $264,500
$300,000
2016
$7,821 (+10.5%)
$30,500 + $269,500
$300,000
2015
$7,079 (−29.4%)
$30,500 + $269,500
$300,000
2014
$10,023
$30,500 + $239,500
$270,000
*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
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
1968
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Tompkins County
APN
502489A06600000010040040000
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: Gravel, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Washer