Opportunity knocks! Enjoy comfortable living AND monthly income ($925/mo) at this wonderful property. It’s ideally located just 1.5 miles from Cornell’s Vet School, East Hill Plaza, 1 mile to Cornell’s Botanical Gardens, Fall Creek hikes, and nearby bus stops. The sweet and solid home boasts 2,000 SF of comfortable living space in a well-windowed 2-story home featuring 4 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. The welcoming covered porch and wide entry hall open to a very spacious living room, large eat-in kitchen, full bath and laundry. Upstairs are 4 big corner bedrooms; each with 2 windows and good closets as well as a 2nd full bath. Outside, a second driveway offers additional parking for the pleasant accessory apt and 3rd full bath . A former doorway between this and the main house could be reopened for extended family or first floor BR/2nd kitchen and bath. The entire home was thoughtfully refurbished: exposed beams in the living room, updated windows, electric, plumbing, heating, insulation & refinished siding – the works! Mature trees and a creek behind, plenty of parking on both sides, and space for a garage, fencing, patio - whatever your fancy. Great opportunity for easy living at an affordable price.
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$155Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Kristin Ahlness• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
Great rental property or owner occupied with income. Main house was recently rented to 3 quality tenants @ $725/mo, totaling $2,225 annually. Currently, just the accessory apt is rented through 7/31/26. Opportunity knocks! Enjoy comfortable living AND monthly income ($925/mo) at this wonderful property. It’s ideally located just 1.5 miles from Cornell’s Vet School, East Hill Plaza, 1 mile to Cornell’s Botanical Gardens, Fall Creek hikes, and nearby bus stops. The sweet and solid home boasts 2,000 SF of comfortable living space in a well-windowed 2-story home featuring 4 bedrooms & 3 full bathrooms. The welcoming covered porch and wide entry hall open to a very spacious living room, large eat-in kitchen, full bath and laundry. Upstairs are 4 big corner bedrooms; each with 2 windows and good closets as well as a 2nd full bath. Outside, a second driveway offers additional parking for the pleasant accessory apt and 3rd full bath . A former doorway between this and the main house could be reopened for extended family or first floor BR/2nd kitchen and bath. The entire home was thoughtfully refurbished: exposed beams in the living room, updated windows, electric, plumbing, heating, insulation & refinished siding – the works! Mature trees and a creek behind, plenty of parking on both sides, and space for a garage, fencing, patio - whatever your fancy. Great opportunity for easy living at an affordable price.
IBRMLS #IB136164
May 2, 2012
Listed
$74,900
$37/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB133052
Jan 26, 2011
Listed
$115,000
$57/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB129956
Aug 18, 2009
Listed
$120,000
$59/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 2004
Sold
$123,000
$61/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,739
$18,900 + $206,100
$225,000
2025
$5,739 (+0.8%)
$18,900 + $206,100
$225,000
2024
$5,694 (+5.7%)
$18,900 + $206,100
$225,000
2023
$5,387 (+8.1%)
$18,900 + $174,100
$193,000
2022
$4,985 (+6.3%)
$18,900 + $156,100
$175,000
2021
$4,688 (−1.8%)
$18,900 + $146,100
$165,000
2020
$4,772 (+1.7%)
$18,900 + $146,100
$165,000
2019
$4,691 (−3.4%)
$18,900 + $146,100
$165,000
2018
$4,854 (+103.5%)
$18,900 + $146,100
$165,000
2017
$2,386 (+1.6%)
$18,900 + $146,100
$165,000
2016
$2,349 (+52.6%)
$17,800 + $57,200
$75,000
2015
$1,539 (−32.3%)
$17,800 + $57,200
$75,000
2014
$2,274
$17,800 + $32,200
$50,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
150 ft.
Lot depth
106 ft.
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,032
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,032
Year built
1860
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Tompkins County
APN
502489A05600000030080000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
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
2/10 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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Historical weather
Ithaca, NY • 14850
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.8 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 972 Dryden Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $365,000 and $452,000.
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