Deadline to submit offers your offer on Monday 1.26.2026 at 4 p. m. 1988 3 bedroom, 2 full bath rural ranch, in a secluded setting but only a few miles from downtown Ithaca. Beautiful sunrises and distant views with open fields on the east side and a wooded hedgerow for privacy on the west. Kids can attend Ithaca schools. Sellers report that neighbors are friendly and helpful. This stick-built home is solidly constructed with a propane FHA furnace plus a coal furnace (with a years' worth of coal) for those interested in alternative fuel. Central air conditioning, too. Open architecture with cathedral ceilings and a propane fireplace in the living and dining areas. Private, large primary bedroom suite has brand-new paint and flooring in the br and full bath. Entertainment-sized deck overlooking perennial gardens and small lawn area. Fenced garden area with established currants, gooseberries, asparagus and strawberries. Two small barns could be housing for chickens and goats, or just for storage. In the high and dry full basement, you'll find a workbench and recently purchased freezer. Cable and high speed broadband are both available; sellers use Haefele.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
2.67 acresLot Size
$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Carol Bushberg• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Listing by Tompkins Cortland Real Estate, (607) 898-3456
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Sale history for 86 E Enfield Center Rd
Date
Event
Price
IBRMLS #R1649487
Mar 12, 2026
Sold
$342,000
$234/sq ft
Feb 2, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 27, 2026
Contingent
—
Jan 20, 2026
Listed
$319,000
$218/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB301378
May 28, 2015
Sold
$182,000
$124/sq ft
Apr 3, 2015
Listed
$185,000
$126/sq ft
+12
Extremely well maintained 3 br, 2 full bath ranch home a short distance to town, with beautiful grounds and distant views. Bright interior w/ cathedral ceilings, central A/C, and gas fireplace. Master suite, full height walkout basement w/ workbench, great storage and endless possibilities. Open, sunny property w/ perimeter pines, entertainment sized deck, and partially fenced yard for children and pets. Most appliances recently replaced. Turnkey home w/ 2012 roof and high efficiency furnace. Ithaca schools, cable TV, broadband via Haefele, and low tax rate.
Public Records
Aug 16, 2007
Sold
$140,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,306
$16,700 + $213,300
$230,000
2025
$4,306 (+16.0%)
$16,700 + $213,300
$230,000
2024
$3,712 (+2.7%)
$16,700 + $213,300
$230,000
2023
$3,615 (−20.7%)
$16,700 + $193,300
$210,000
2022
$4,558 (−0.7%)
$16,700 + $183,300
$200,000
2021
$4,588 (−10.8%)
$16,700 + $183,300
$200,000
2020
$5,143 (+18.7%)
$16,700 + $183,300
$200,000
2019
$4,333 (+13.2%)
$16,700 + $183,300
$200,000
2018
$3,829 (−3.9%)
$16,700 + $183,300
$200,000
2017
$3,984 (−26.6%)
$16,700 + $168,300
$185,000
2016
$5,428 (+46.0%)
$14,500 + $170,500
$185,000
2015
$3,717 (−25.5%)
$14,500 + $165,500
$180,000
2014
$4,988
$14,500 + $125,500
$140,000
Tax history for 86 E Enfield Center Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,306
$16,700 + $213,300
$230,000
2025
$4,306 (+16.0%)
$16,700 + $213,300
$230,000
2024
$3,712 (+2.7%)
$16,700 + $213,300
$230,000
2023
$3,615 (−20.7%)
$16,700 + $193,300
$210,000
2022
$4,558 (−0.7%)
$16,700 + $183,300
$200,000
2021
$4,588 (−10.8%)
$16,700 + $183,300
$200,000
2020
$5,143 (+18.7%)
$16,700 + $183,300
$200,000
2019
$4,333 (+13.2%)
$16,700 + $183,300
$200,000
2018
$3,829 (−3.9%)
$16,700 + $183,300
$200,000
2017
$3,984 (−26.6%)
$16,700 + $168,300
$185,000
2016
$5,428 (+46.0%)
$14,500 + $170,500
$185,000
2015
$3,717 (−25.5%)
$14,500 + $165,500
$180,000
2014
$4,988
$14,500 + $125,500
$140,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: From Ithaca, Route 79 West. Turn left onto Sheffield Road. Turn right onto Enfield Center Road East. House is on the right. Lockbox on the door off the deck. Brown
Cross Street: Sheffield
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,456
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.67 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502600A00900000020230010000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 6072794530
Around this home
Schools
Enfield School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
3/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
9/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
8/10
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
4 days above 96° expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$353,000 – $427,000
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