OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 8/28/22 1pm - 3pm. Wonderful 1985 contemporary on over an acre of woods and pathways, walking distance to Brookton's Market. House served by natural gas and Spectrum broadband. House started life as a side-by-side duplex, and the former kitchen is now a main-level home office. Red oak floors, Jotul-brand gas heating stove in the dining room, eat-in kitchen, and nearby workshop and laundry. A lovely complement of rooms including a first-floor bedroom with adjoining full bath for those aging in place or physically challenged. The primary bedroom on the upper level features a sweet reading nook and walk-in closet. Rear deck off the kitchen overlooks a wildlife pond on the property. Two-car detached garage with workbench has electric outlets suitable for charging your hybrid auto.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$213Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Carol Bushberg• Carol Bushberg Real Estate
OPEN HOUSE Sunday, 8/28/22 1pm - 3pm. Wonderful 1985 contemporary on over an acre of woods and pathways, walking distance to Brookton's Market. House served by natural gas and Spectrum broadband. House started life as a side-by-side duplex, and the former kitchen is now a main-level home office. Red oak floors, Jotul-brand gas heating stove in the dining room, eat-in kitchen, and nearby workshop and laundry. A lovely complement of rooms including a first-floor bedroom with adjoining full bath for those aging in place or physically challenged. The primary bedroom on the upper level features a sweet reading nook and walk-in closet. Rear deck off the kitchen overlooks a wildlife pond on the property. Two-car detached garage with workbench has electric outlets suitable for charging your hybrid auto.
Public Records
Dec 13, 2004
Sold
$196,500
$105/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2000
Sold
$96,500
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,052
$20,100 + $354,900
$375,000
2025
$9,052 (+2.1%)
$20,100 + $354,900
$375,000
2024
$8,863 (−2.2%)
$20,100 + $354,900
$375,000
2023
$9,062 (+39.4%)
$20,100 + $334,900
$355,000
2022
$6,500 (+9.3%)
$20,100 + $244,900
$265,000
2021
$5,947 (−4.3%)
$20,100 + $214,900
$235,000
2020
$6,216 (+2.0%)
$20,100 + $214,900
$235,000
2019
$6,096 (+6.0%)
$20,100 + $214,900
$235,000
2018
$5,752 (−3.5%)
$20,100 + $214,900
$235,000
2017
$5,963 (−2.5%)
$20,100 + $199,900
$220,000
2016
$6,119 (−1.0%)
$20,100 + $199,900
$220,000
2015
$6,178 (−27.9%)
$20,100 + $199,900
$220,000
2014
$8,568
$20,100 + $199,900
$220,000
Tax history for 79 Besemer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,052
$20,100 + $354,900
$375,000
2025
$9,052 (+2.1%)
$20,100 + $354,900
$375,000
2024
$8,863 (−2.2%)
$20,100 + $354,900
$375,000
2023
$9,062 (+39.4%)
$20,100 + $334,900
$355,000
2022
$6,500 (+9.3%)
$20,100 + $244,900
$265,000
2021
$5,947 (−4.3%)
$20,100 + $214,900
$235,000
2020
$6,216 (+2.0%)
$20,100 + $214,900
$235,000
2019
$6,096 (+6.0%)
$20,100 + $214,900
$235,000
2018
$5,752 (−3.5%)
$20,100 + $214,900
$235,000
2017
$5,963 (−2.5%)
$20,100 + $199,900
$220,000
2016
$6,119 (−1.0%)
$20,100 + $199,900
$220,000
2015
$6,178 (−27.9%)
$20,100 + $199,900
$220,000
2014
$8,568
$20,100 + $199,900
$220,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,893
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502000A01100000010050750000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan