Welcome to 40 Benjamin Hill Road — a sweet home tucked away on a quiet road just a mile from Main Street in Newfield. This three-bedroom, two-bath home offers the perfect mix of privacy, comfort, and convenience, with distant valley views and an easy 15-minute drive to Ithaca, & and an 18-minute drive to Cornell and Ithaca College. Inside, you’ll find a bright, open layout where the kitchen flows into the living room. The sellers have made thoughtful improvements throughout, including removing the hallway door to expand the kitchen and living room space and adding extra cabinetry. They installed new hardwood flooring in the kitchen and hallway, updated the main-floor bathroom, and added a three-quarter bath upstairs. The back bedrooms and living room now feature refinished hardwoods, and the entire upstairs has been completely redone — perfect for a spacious primary suite or creative flex space. Other updates include new mini-splits for heating and cooling, a new roof and gutters, a rebuilt deck at the house level, and a new water heater. A wonderful mix of character, updates, and easy living — all within the Newfield School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Bethany Huey• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Contact: 607-351-3131
Bought with Kathleen Spooner• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown)
Listing by Keller Williams Realty Southern Tier & Finger Lakes, (607) 795-2900
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Sale history for 40 Benjamin Hill Rd
Date
Event
Price
IBRMLS #R1645471
Jan 15, 2026
Sold
$214,000
$127/sq ft
Dec 5, 2025
Contingent
—
Nov 7, 2025
Price Changed
$214,000
$127/sq ft
Oct 21, 2025
Listed
$229,000
$136/sq ft
IBRMLS #406470
Jun 29, 2022
Sold
$176,300
$105/sq ft
Apr 21, 2022
Listed
$164,900
$98/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB406470
Jun 29, 2022
Sold
$176,300
$105/sq ft
Apr 21, 2022
Listed
$164,900
$98/sq ft
Affordable home on a sleepy road just 15 minutes to Ithaca Commons, and less than one mile to Newfield's Main Street. Frame construction built in 1950. Two bedrooms on main floor. One bedroom plus bonus room upstairs for office. Enclosed porch great for relaxing, dining, muddy clothes, or additional storage space. One-car garage underneath with dry basement! Garden shed in the rear of a spacious, 3/4-acre lot. This home is ready to go.
UNYREIS #EC265459
Apr 21, 2022
Listed
$164,900
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 21, 2018
Sold
$130,810
$78/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB315437
Jun 21, 2018
Sold
$127,000
$76/sq ft
Oct 2, 2017
Listed
$142,000
$85/sq ft
IBRMLS #IB311560
Oct 2, 2017
Listed
$137,900
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 27, 2010
Sold
$101,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 2002
Sold
$77,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,452
$13,200 + $171,800
$185,000
2025
$4,452 (+0.8%)
$13,200 + $171,800
$185,000
2024
$4,415 (−2.2%)
$13,200 + $171,800
$185,000
2023
$4,513 (+15.0%)
$13,200 + $161,800
$175,000
2022
$3,924 (+7.1%)
$13,200 + $131,800
$145,000
2021
$3,663 (−3.7%)
$13,200 + $116,800
$130,000
2020
$3,804 (+4.9%)
$13,200 + $116,800
$130,000
2019
$3,627 (+46.3%)
$13,200 + $116,800
$130,000
2018
$2,479 (−1.1%)
$13,200 + $116,800
$130,000
2017
$2,507 (−0.4%)
$13,200 + $91,800
$105,000
2016
$2,517 (+0.2%)
$10,300 + $94,700
$105,000
2015
$2,512 (+9.7%)
$10,300 + $94,700
$105,000
2014
$2,289
$10,300 + $94,700
$105,000
Tax history for 40 Benjamin Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,452
$13,200 + $171,800
$185,000
2025
$4,452 (+0.8%)
$13,200 + $171,800
$185,000
2024
$4,415 (−2.2%)
$13,200 + $171,800
$185,000
2023
$4,513 (+15.0%)
$13,200 + $161,800
$175,000
2022
$3,924 (+7.1%)
$13,200 + $131,800
$145,000
2021
$3,663 (−3.7%)
$13,200 + $116,800
$130,000
2020
$3,804 (+4.9%)
$13,200 + $116,800
$130,000
2019
$3,627 (+46.3%)
$13,200 + $116,800
$130,000
2018
$2,479 (−1.1%)
$13,200 + $116,800
$130,000
2017
$2,507 (−0.4%)
$13,200 + $91,800
$105,000
2016
$2,517 (+0.2%)
$10,300 + $94,700
$105,000
2015
$2,512 (+9.7%)
$10,300 + $94,700
$105,000
2014
$2,289
$10,300 + $94,700
$105,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Purifier Owned
Flooring: Hardwood, Varies, Vinyl
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Porch
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1679
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
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 Features: Rectangular Lot
Lot Size : 0.77
Lot Size Dimensions: 167 x 200
Lot Size Area: 0.77
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.77
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,456
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: Newfield
Elementary School: Newfield Elementary
Middle Or Junior School District: Newfield
High School District: Newfield
High School: Newfield Senior High
Location Information
Directions: NY-13 S to Newfield, turn left onto Main St, Turn left onto Shaffer Rd, continue onto Benjamin Hill Rd. Only 15 minutes to Ithaca/18 min. to Cornell/ 17 minutes to Ithaca College. It's also just a 5-minute drive to Newfield Schools.
Subdivision Name: Newfield
Cross Street: Benjamin Hill Heights
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,093
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503400A01800000010210020000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: IthacaBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 607-351-3131
Around this home
Schools
Newfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Newfield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Newfield Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newfield, NY • 14867
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 2.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$271,000 – $327,000
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