Welcome home to this amazing 1912 property with unpainted, original woodwork! Come in from the wrap around front porch to the formal entry hall and find gorgeous wood columns welcoming you to the living room with working fireplace. There's a formal dining room, first floor laundry, four bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, an enclosed sun porch, and a detached two car garage. The grounds are spacious and welcoming--great for entertaining! The paved driveway, beautiful hardwood floors, and convenient location complete the package!
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Kristopher Buchan• Tompkins Cortland Real Estate
Welcome home to this amazing 1912 property with unpainted, original woodwork! Come in from the wrap around front porch to the formal entry hall and find gorgeous wood columns welcoming you to the living room with working fireplace. There's a formal dining room, first floor laundry, four bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, an enclosed sun porch, and a detached two car garage. The grounds are spacious and welcoming--great for entertaining! The paved driveway, beautiful hardwood floors, and convenient location complete the package!
Public Records
Jul 31, 2014
Sold
$179,000
$98/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB140789
Jul 31, 2014
Sold
$178,000
$97/sq ft
Apr 29, 2014
Listed
$179,000
$98/sq ft
Character and Convenience! This move-in ready home has woodwork throughout with wood floors and an open wood staircase. Spacious floor plan with a formal entry, formal dining room, extra main level room for an office or workout room, 4 large corner bedrooms with many windows. This home sits on . 39 acres backing a wooded area & Fall Creek, with a large backyard, screened in back porch off the kitchen and a front porch with separate entrance to dining room, and a 2-car detached garage.
Public Records
May 14, 2001
Sold
$107,000
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 15, 1993
Sold
$106,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,156
$14,900 + $280,100
$295,000
2025
$7,156 (+0.7%)
$14,900 + $280,100
$295,000
2024
$7,105 (−0.8%)
$14,900 + $280,100
$295,000
2023
$7,164 (+4.8%)
$14,900 + $255,100
$270,000
2022
$6,835 (+11.6%)
$14,900 + $230,100
$245,000
2021
$6,125 (+22.9%)
$14,900 + $205,100
$220,000
2020
$4,983 (+7.5%)
$14,900 + $160,100
$175,000
2019
$4,635 (−2.5%)
$14,900 + $160,100
$175,000
2018
$4,752 (−1.6%)
$14,900 + $160,100
$175,000
2017
$4,830 (+4.3%)
$14,900 + $160,100
$175,000
2016
$4,629 (+1.9%)
$18,200 + $156,800
$175,000
2015
$4,542 (−11.9%)
$18,200 + $156,800
$175,000
2014
$5,154
$18,200 + $156,800
$175,000
Tax history for 956 Dryden Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,156
$14,900 + $280,100
$295,000
2025
$7,156 (+0.7%)
$14,900 + $280,100
$295,000
2024
$7,105 (−0.8%)
$14,900 + $280,100
$295,000
2023
$7,164 (+4.8%)
$14,900 + $255,100
$270,000
2022
$6,835 (+11.6%)
$14,900 + $230,100
$245,000
2021
$6,125 (+22.9%)
$14,900 + $205,100
$220,000
2020
$4,983 (+7.5%)
$14,900 + $160,100
$175,000
2019
$4,635 (−2.5%)
$14,900 + $160,100
$175,000
2018
$4,752 (−1.6%)
$14,900 + $160,100
$175,000
2017
$4,830 (+4.3%)
$14,900 + $160,100
$175,000
2016
$4,629 (+1.9%)
$18,200 + $156,800
$175,000
2015
$4,542 (−11.9%)
$18,200 + $156,800
$175,000
2014
$5,154
$18,200 + $156,800
$175,000
*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
1.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
79 ft.
Lot depth
220 ft.
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,830
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
502489A05600000030110020000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Room Types: Laundry
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Other Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Separate/Formal Dining Room
Exterior
Building Information
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Asphalt
Construction Details: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Blacktop Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Open, Porch
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.3965
Lot Size Acres: 0.3965
Lot Size Dimensions: 78X220
Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Near Public Transit
Road Frontage Type: Main Thoroughfare
Property Information
Foundation Details: Stone
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $175,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,147
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Connected
Water Source: Connected, Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Gas, Hot Water
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,830
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 502489A05600000030110020000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Northeast Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Dewitt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
9/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
8/10
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$352,000 – $426,000
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