A nature lover's dream! This cozy home is nestled into the hillside amongst lovingly created gardens, two ponds, and beautiful mature trees. Inside this sprawling ranch home you will find 4 bedrooms, kitchen, dining, family room, living room, 2 bathrooms and main level laundry. The partially finished basement offers room to expand with a large great room area, office and utility room, which all walk out at ground level. There is a three car detached garage, and a back up generator. Just 10 minutes to Ithaca, yet feels like your own private country oasis!
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
10.19 acresLot Size
$145Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Melissa Skodzinsky• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty
A nature lover's dream! This cozy home is nestled into the hillside amongst lovingly created gardens, two ponds, and beautiful mature trees. Inside this sprawling ranch home you will find 4 bedrooms, kitchen, dining, family room, living room, 2 bathrooms and main level laundry. The partially finished basement offers room to expand with a large great room area, office and utility room, which all walk out at ground level. There is a three car detached garage, and a back up generator. Just 10 minutes to Ithaca, yet feels like your own private country oasis!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,986
$32,500 + $217,500
$250,000
2025
$5,986 (+0.8%)
$32,500 + $217,500
$250,000
2024
$5,937 (+11.5%)
$32,500 + $217,500
$250,000
2023
$5,324 (+9.7%)
$32,500 + $174,500
$207,000
2022
$4,852 (−3.8%)
$32,500 + $147,500
$180,000
2021
$5,043 (+45.5%)
$32,500 + $147,500
$180,000
2020
$3,465 (+5.2%)
$32,500 + $147,500
$180,000
2019
$3,295 (+14.6%)
$32,500 + $147,500
$180,000
2018
$2,876 (−0.5%)
$32,500 + $147,500
$180,000
2017
$2,890
$32,500 + $127,500
$160,000
2016
$2,888 (−0.8%)
$32,200 + $127,800
$160,000
2015
$2,911 (−6.7%)
$32,200 + $127,800
$160,000
2014
$3,121
$32,200 + $127,800
$160,000
Tax history for 159 Vanbuskirk Gulf Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,986
$32,500 + $217,500
$250,000
2025
$5,986 (+0.8%)
$32,500 + $217,500
$250,000
2024
$5,937 (+11.5%)
$32,500 + $217,500
$250,000
2023
$5,324 (+9.7%)
$32,500 + $174,500
$207,000
2022
$4,852 (−3.8%)
$32,500 + $147,500
$180,000
2021
$5,043 (+45.5%)
$32,500 + $147,500
$180,000
2020
$3,465 (+5.2%)
$32,500 + $147,500
$180,000
2019
$3,295 (+14.6%)
$32,500 + $147,500
$180,000
2018
$2,876 (−0.5%)
$32,500 + $147,500
$180,000
2017
$2,890
$32,500 + $127,500
$160,000
2016
$2,888 (−0.8%)
$32,200 + $127,800
$160,000
2015
$2,911 (−6.7%)
$32,200 + $127,800
$160,000
2014
$3,121
$32,200 + $127,800
$160,000
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.21 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,140
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
503400A02000000010240020000
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
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Room Types: Laundry, Living Room, Office, Den, Family Room
Has Basement
Basement Information: Full, Walk-Out Access
Room 1 Information
Other
Level: Basement
Room 2 Information
Bedroom 2
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Bedroom 3
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Other
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Other
Level: Basement
Room 8 Information
Family Room
Level: First
Room 9 Information
Dining Room
Level: First
Room 10 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Equipment
Generator
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Interior Features
Window Features: Drapes
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Varies
Other Features: Den, Separate/Formal Living Room, Home Office, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Window Treatments, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 1
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Existing
Roof Details: Metal
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Gravel Driveway, Private Yard, See Remarks
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 10.19
Lot Size Acres: 10.19
Lot Size Dimensions: 591X822
Lot Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Rural Lot
Waterfront Features: Pond
Property Information
Foundation Details: Poured
Resale
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $180,000
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,010
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Hot Water
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,140
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503400A02000000010240020000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
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Schools
Newfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
Newfield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
Newfield Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
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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
1/10 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
$295,000 – $357,000
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