Awesome Belle Sherman home within walking distance to Cornell, elementary school and downtown. This well maintained cozy home has so many excellent features including 3 bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, a fenced yard, a garage, and an extraordinary rooftop deck. Almost every single main floor room has ample windows filling every room with natural light. No shortage of work from home spaces. Full basement provides lots of storage options. Central location is only 1 mile to all of this and more: grocery store, coffee shops, gym, Cornell Veterinary school. Half mile to 3 parks including famous Mulholland Wildflower Preserve with miles of trails and waterfalls.
Awesome Belle Sherman home within walking distance to Cornell, elementary school and downtown. This well maintained cozy home has so many excellent features including 3 bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms, 2 fireplaces, a fenced yard, a garage, and an extraordinary rooftop deck. Almost every single main floor room has ample windows filling every room with natural light. No shortage of work from home spaces. Full basement provides lots of storage options. Central location is only 1 mile to all of this and more: grocery store, coffee shops, gym, Cornell Veterinary school. Half mile to 3 parks including famous Mulholland Wildflower Preserve with miles of trails and waterfalls.
Public Records
Aug 21, 2019
Sold
$405,000
$164/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB317302
Aug 21, 2019
Sold
$404,000
$163/sq ft
Jun 12, 2019
Listed
$409,000
$165/sq ft
Beautifully maintained and finely finished Dutch Colonial in the heart of Belle Sherman near Bryant Park. Walk to Cornell, town, Belle Sherman School & East Hill Plaza. Located on the little section of Ithaca Rd between Mitchell St and Ridgedale Rd. Large bright updated kitchen opening to family room with fireplace. Dining room, living room with fireplace, and enchanting sunporch. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, including a spacious master with ensuite bath, 2 more bedrooms and full bath and an outdoor deck. Nicely landscaped. One car garage and parking for 2 more cars on brick paved driveway.
Public Records
Jun 3, 1996
Sold
$162,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,602
$64,300 + $460,700
$525,000
2025
$10,602 (+2.3%)
$64,300 + $460,700
$525,000
2024
$10,368 (−1.7%)
$64,300 + $460,700
$525,000
2023
$10,548 (−32.7%)
$64,300 + $421,700
$486,000
2022
$15,672 (+10.0%)
$64,300 + $385,700
$450,000
2021
$14,252 (+53.2%)
$64,300 + $340,700
$405,000
2020
$9,305 (+5.5%)
$64,300 + $340,700
$405,000
2019
$8,818 (−1.0%)
$64,300 + $335,700
$400,000
2018
$8,907 (+7.1%)
$64,300 + $335,700
$400,000
2017
$8,314 (−1.0%)
$64,300 + $335,700
$400,000
2016
$8,394 (+5.2%)
$34,500 + $330,500
$365,000
2015
$7,982 (−35.9%)
$34,500 + $330,500
$365,000
2014
$12,461
$34,500 + $305,500
$340,000
Tax history for 96 Ithaca Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,602
$64,300 + $460,700
$525,000
2025
$10,602 (+2.3%)
$64,300 + $460,700
$525,000
2024
$10,368 (−1.7%)
$64,300 + $460,700
$525,000
2023
$10,548 (−32.7%)
$64,300 + $421,700
$486,000
2022
$15,672 (+10.0%)
$64,300 + $385,700
$450,000
2021
$14,252 (+53.2%)
$64,300 + $340,700
$405,000
2020
$9,305 (+5.5%)
$64,300 + $340,700
$405,000
2019
$8,818 (−1.0%)
$64,300 + $335,700
$400,000
2018
$8,907 (+7.1%)
$64,300 + $335,700
$400,000
2017
$8,314 (−1.0%)
$64,300 + $335,700
$400,000
2016
$8,394 (+5.2%)
$34,500 + $330,500
$365,000
2015
$7,982 (−35.9%)
$34,500 + $330,500
$365,000
2014
$12,461
$34,500 + $305,500
$340,000
*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
2
Lot width
122 ft.
Lot depth
50 ft.
Lot size
6,066 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,472
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
500700A08400000050070000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Oven, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 122 x 50
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Zoning Description: R1b
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Belle Sherman
High School District: Ithaca
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Ithaca Rd and Mitchell St. Driveway is on Ithaca Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,472
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,066 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 500700A08400000050070000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Belle Sherman School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Dewitt Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
7/10
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Climate risks
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 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
$569,000 – $688,000
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