It’s a Wonderland. Get away from it all & still be just 5 minutes to Cornell. Secluded. Spacious. Sunset views. Modern Mediterranean 4 BR, 2.5 Bath Single-Level, built around the Sun – both morning & afternoon light. 2.8 Acres. Durable Limestone Exterior. Long lasting & energy-efficient Clay Tile Roof keeps it cool in summer & warm in winter. Radiant Heat. Flexible & creative living spaces -- shape it the way YOU want. Great Room with fireplace, high ceiling & wall of glass -- opens to phenomenal Terracotta tile Patio. Out on the patio, you’ll feel as though you’ve somehow been transported to France! Large Kitchen with Breakfast Bar, Thermador cooktop, Walk-in Pantry. Opens to Dining & Patio, makes entertaining a breeze. Built-to-last concrete pool with new pump. Large Main Level Primary Suite with Bedroom, Tile Bath & Office. Renovated Jack & Jill Tile Bath. Private ensuite office ideal for working from home. Greenhouse & Veggie Garden with sprinkler system. Chicken Coop. Woods & pathways. Peonies, Forsythia, blackberries, raspberries, cherry tree. Deer-proof fencing. Make it YOUR wonderland. .. your hammock is waiting. An incredible lot -- it goes all the way to East Shore Drive.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
2.83 acresLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Laurel Guy• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Contact: 607-227-1556
Bought with Kyle Gebhart• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Architect designed Spanish Colonial Contemporary home on 2.83 acres with unobstructed sunset views. Exterior is Indiana limestone with decorative clay tiled roof. Five bedrooms, 2.5 baths & 3,322 sq. ft. of single level living. 672 sq. ft. 2-car garage adjacent to house with access to patio or kitchen. Radiant floor heat & open floor plan provides options for furniture placement. Ceramic tiled patio connects to open living spaces & overlooks in-ground pool, gardens, flowers & trees. A unique, one-of-a-kind, light filled home in a private setting. Co listed: Lucy Missirian & Susan McCutcheon.
Public Records
Aug 29, 2013
Sold
$515,000
$155/sq ft
IBRMLS #81348
Apr 15, 1999
Sold
$197,500
$59/sq ft
May 18, 1998
Listed
$220,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 19, 1994
Sold
$210,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,837 (−0.4%)
$255,000 + $430,000
$685,000
2025
$16,897 (+1.6%)
$255,000 + $430,000
$685,000
2024
$16,638 (+3.9%)
$255,000 + $470,000
$725,000
2023
$16,016 (+2.0%)
$255,000 + $386,000
$641,000
2022
$15,709 (+7.6%)
$255,000 + $355,000
$610,000
2021
$14,604 (+0.5%)
$255,000 + $305,000
$560,000
2020
$14,535 (−1.0%)
$255,000 + $305,000
$560,000
2019
$14,675 (+7.9%)
$255,000 + $305,000
$560,000
2018
$13,596 (−1.7%)
$255,000 + $305,000
$560,000
2017
$13,830 (−0.1%)
$255,000 + $260,000
$515,000
2016
$13,844 (−1.7%)
$190,500 + $324,500
$515,000
2015
$14,086 (−23.3%)
$190,500 + $324,500
$515,000
2014
$18,362
$190,500 + $324,500
$515,000
Tax history for 988 Cayuga Heights Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,837 (−0.4%)
$255,000 + $430,000
$685,000
2025
$16,897 (+1.6%)
$255,000 + $430,000
$685,000
2024
$16,638 (+3.9%)
$255,000 + $470,000
$725,000
2023
$16,016 (+2.0%)
$255,000 + $386,000
$641,000
2022
$15,709 (+7.6%)
$255,000 + $355,000
$610,000
2021
$14,604 (+0.5%)
$255,000 + $305,000
$560,000
2020
$14,535 (−1.0%)
$255,000 + $305,000
$560,000
2019
$14,675 (+7.9%)
$255,000 + $305,000
$560,000
2018
$13,596 (−1.7%)
$255,000 + $305,000
$560,000
2017
$13,830 (−0.1%)
$255,000 + $260,000
$515,000
2016
$13,844 (−1.7%)
$190,500 + $324,500
$515,000
2015
$14,086 (−23.3%)
$190,500 + $324,500
$515,000
2014
$18,362
$190,500 + $324,500
$515,000
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,322
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
503201A04300100010310000000
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: 2
Parking Features: Gravel, Attached, Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Radiant Floor, Radiant, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Pantry
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
Other Structures: Workshop, Greenhouse, Poultry Coop, Shed(s), Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Secluded
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Lot Size : 2.8
Lot Size Dimensions: 326 x 378
Lot Size Area: 2.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.8
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,719
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Water Connected, Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Ithaca
Elementary School: Cayuga Heights Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: Ithaca
Middle Or Junior School: Boynton Middle
High School District: Ithaca
High School: Ithaca Senior High
Location Information
Directions: Take East Shore Dr. Turn RIGHT on Cayuga Heights Road. House will be on LEFT. NOTE: That section of Cayuga Heights Rd is being resurfaced. Best to go via East Shore Dr for now.
Subdivision Name: Cayuga Heights
Cross Street: Hampton Hilllane
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,322
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503201A04300100010310000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 607-227-1556
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Schools
Cayuga Heights Elementary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Boynton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Ithaca Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
9/10
Fall Creek Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.8mi
6/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 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
$754,000 – $912,000
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