Cottage has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath with a drilled well, septic system and electric. Well-equipped cottage with all the amenities and some furnishings are included. Two of the bedrooms have built-in bunks and an additional bed with bedding enough for 6 adults. Has been used as a hunting camp in years past and most currently as a seasonal home and could be used as a year-round residence. The cottage is fully-insulated and heated with an efficient propane Rinnai heater. Recent updates include newer shingled roof, vinyl siding and double pane replacement windows. Low maintenance.
Cottage has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath with a drilled well, septic system and electric. Well-equipped cottage with all the amenities and some furnishings are included. Two of the bedrooms have built-in bunks and an additional bed with bedding enough for 6 adults. Has been used as a hunting camp in years past and most currently as a seasonal home and could be used as a year-round residence. The cottage is fully-insulated and heated with an efficient propane Rinnai heater. Recent updates include newer shingled roof, vinyl siding and double pane replacement windows. Low maintenance.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,299
$179,600 + $120,400
$300,000
2025
$6,299 (+1.0%)
$179,600 + $120,400
$300,000
2024
$6,234 (+4.3%)
$179,600 + $120,400
$300,000
2023
$5,975 (+11.9%)
$179,600 + $90,400
$270,000
2022
$5,340 (−3.0%)
$179,600 + $55,400
$235,000
2021
$5,506 (+64.9%)
$179,600 + $55,400
$235,000
2020
$3,340 (−49.7%)
$179,600 + $55,400
$235,000
2019
$6,646 (−3.2%)
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
2018
$6,868 (−0.6%)
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
2017
$6,909
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
2016
$6,908
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
2015
$6,902 (+35.4%)
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
2014
$5,098
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
Tax history for 279 Barnes Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,299
$179,600 + $120,400
$300,000
2025
$6,299 (+1.0%)
$179,600 + $120,400
$300,000
2024
$6,234 (+4.3%)
$179,600 + $120,400
$300,000
2023
$5,975 (+11.9%)
$179,600 + $90,400
$270,000
2022
$5,340 (−3.0%)
$179,600 + $55,400
$235,000
2021
$5,506 (+64.9%)
$179,600 + $55,400
$235,000
2020
$3,340 (−49.7%)
$179,600 + $55,400
$235,000
2019
$6,646 (−3.2%)
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
2018
$6,868 (−0.6%)
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
2017
$6,909
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
2016
$6,908
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
2015
$6,902 (+35.4%)
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
2014
$5,098
$179,600 + $60,400
$240,000
*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
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
130.61 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
704
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Tompkins County
APN
503400A03300000010060120000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: No Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Other
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Other, See Remarks
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances: Exhaust Fan, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Flooring: Carpet, Varies, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 704
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Other Structures: 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 Size : 132
Lot Size Dimensions: 1729 x 1732
Lot Size Area: 132
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 132
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,910
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Propane
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Newfield
Elementary School: Newfield Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: Newfield
High School District: Newfield
Location Information
Directions: From Ithaca, Route 13 south, left on Trumbull Corners Rd., right on Main St., left on Vankirk, left on Dassance, right on Barnes Hill, property on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 704
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 130.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503400A03300000010060120000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: bjackson380@gmail.com
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K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Newfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.2mi
3/10
Newfield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
3/10
Newfield Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 91° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$357,000 – $433,000
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