This is your opportunity to thrive in small town America – the hamlet of Newfield is just bursting with new energy! 41 Shaffer Rd is a fun 19th century farmhouse on the gently sloping hillside of Cayuga Creek just a block from the center of town, five minutes on foot to school or the library, bank, or pizza. Warm hardwoods highlight the graciousness of the first floor, with large bright living and dining rooms plus an office or guest room. Modern kitchen, municipal services. Four-season wrap around porch doubles as mudroom. Upstairs 3 charming and large bedrooms feel cozy in true farmhouse style. Stone foundation, walk-out basement good for staging vegetable and flower gardens, fruit trees; with the tire swing and fire pit overlooking the creek, this is a dream retreat. Easy TCAT busride to the center of Ithaca and the Cornell campus. New Tiny Office wired with electric heat and internet, plus a Tiny woodstove for an at-home get-away. One car garage, just 10 minutes to Wegmans or Home Depot. Invest in this old house and you will be part of the generation to give new shape to an old village. Come for the summer music series in Mill Park and discover Newfield! Ithaca MLS #408964
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
1.58 acresLot Size
$141Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Ellen Morris-Knower• Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
•607-257-0800 (broker)
•inquiries@howardhanna.com (broker)
Contact: 607-244-4814
Bought with Dana Hollenbeck• Keller Williams Realty Gateway
This is your opportunity to thrive in small town America – the hamlet of Newfield is just bursting with new energy! 41 Shaffer Rd is a fun 19th century farmhouse on the gently sloping hillside of Cayuga Creek just a block from the center of town, five minutes on foot to school or the library, bank, or pizza. Warm hardwoods highlight the graciousness of the first floor, with large bright living and dining rooms plus an office or guest room. Modern kitchen, municipal services. Four-season wrap around porch doubles as mudroom. Upstairs 3 charming and large bedrooms feel cozy in true farmhouse style. Stone foundation, walk-out basement good for staging vegetable and flower gardens, fruit trees; with the tire swing and fire pit overlooking the creek, this is a dream retreat. Easy TCAT busride to the center of Ithaca and the Cornell campus. New Tiny Office wired with electric heat and internet, plus a Tiny woodstove for an at-home get-away. One car garage, just 10 minutes to Wegmans or Home Depot. Invest in this old house and you will be part of the generation to give new shape to an old village. Come for the summer music series in Mill Park and discover Newfield! Ithaca MLS #408964
IBRMLS #408694
Oct 18, 2023
Sold
$185,000
$115/sq ft
Aug 30, 2023
Contingent
—
Aug 24, 2023
Relisted
—
Aug 7, 2023
Contingent
—
Aug 2, 2023
Price Changed
$199,000
$123/sq ft
Jul 18, 2023
Price Changed
$215,000
$133/sq ft
Jun 7, 2023
Price Changed
$224,000
$139/sq ft
May 16, 2023
Listed
$235,000
$146/sq ft
+45
Your opportunity to thrive in small town America - this old farmhouse has the privacy of gardens, the magic of a creek and the convenience of being near the heart of the hamlet of Newfield. Set on the gently sloping hillside of Cayuga Creek just a block from the center of town, you're five minutes on foot to school or the library, bank, or pizza. Hardwoods highlight the first floor, with bright living and dining rooms plus an office/guest room. Modern kitchen, municipal services. Four-season wrap around porch doubles as mudroom. Upstairs 3 large bedrooms feel cozy in true farmhouse style. Walk-out basement good for staging gardens; plus a tire swing and fire pit. Easy TCAT busride to the center of Ithaca and Cornell. New Tiny Office wired for heat and internet, plus a Tiny woodstove. Invest in this old house and you will be part of the generation to give new shape to an old village. One car garage, just 10 minutes to Wegmans or Home Depot. Come for the summer music series in Mill Park!
Public Records
Aug 15, 2013
Sold
$134,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,677
$20,900 + $166,100
$187,000
2025
$4,677 (+0.8%)
$20,900 + $166,100
$187,000
2024
$4,640 (−6.3%)
$20,900 + $166,100
$187,000
2023
$4,950 (+4.8%)
$20,900 + $166,100
$187,000
2022
$4,723 (+9.4%)
$20,900 + $149,100
$170,000
2021
$4,319 (−3.7%)
$20,900 + $129,100
$150,000
2020
$4,483 (+4.8%)
$20,900 + $129,100
$150,000
2019
$4,278 (+6.8%)
$20,900 + $129,100
$150,000
2018
$4,005 (+0.2%)
$20,900 + $129,100
$150,000
2017
$3,995 (+0.8%)
$20,900 + $114,100
$135,000
2016
$3,962 (+0.5%)
$15,900 + $119,100
$135,000
2015
$3,942 (+36.7%)
$15,900 + $119,100
$135,000
2014
$2,883
$15,900 + $119,100
$135,000
Tax history for 41 Shaffer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,677
$20,900 + $166,100
$187,000
2025
$4,677 (+0.8%)
$20,900 + $166,100
$187,000
2024
$4,640 (−6.3%)
$20,900 + $166,100
$187,000
2023
$4,950 (+4.8%)
$20,900 + $166,100
$187,000
2022
$4,723 (+9.4%)
$20,900 + $149,100
$170,000
2021
$4,319 (−3.7%)
$20,900 + $129,100
$150,000
2020
$4,483 (+4.8%)
$20,900 + $129,100
$150,000
2019
$4,278 (+6.8%)
$20,900 + $129,100
$150,000
2018
$4,005 (+0.2%)
$20,900 + $129,100
$150,000
2017
$3,995 (+0.8%)
$20,900 + $114,100
$135,000
2016
$3,962 (+0.5%)
$15,900 + $119,100
$135,000
2015
$3,942 (+36.7%)
$15,900 + $119,100
$135,000
2014
$2,883
$15,900 + $119,100
$135,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Additional Exterior Features: Cable TV Available, Garage Door Opener, High Speed Internet, Private Yard - see Remarks, Thermal Windows - Some
Property Features
Foundation Description: Stone
Exterior Construction: Vinyl
Driveway Description: Stone/Gravel
Additional Structures: Other
Property Information
On Waterfront: No
# of Acres: 1.57
Age of Building: 163
Above Grade Area: 1618
Sq. Ft. Total: 1613
Sq Ft Total Public: 1618
Year Built Description: Existing
Lot Information
Lot Number: 1
Lot Information: Near Bus Line, Neighborhood Street, Slope View
Lot Dimensions Frontage: 34
Lot Dimensions Depth: 198
Financial
Tax Information
City Village Tax: 0
Annual Special Assessment: 0
Assessed Value: $187,000
Town County Tax: $1,819
Total Taxes: $5,251
Utilities
Utility Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1.0000
Sewer Description: Other (See Remarks), Sewer Connected
Heating Fuel Description: Gas
HVAC Type: AC Unit-Window, Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat
Water Resources: Public Connected
Water Heater Fuel: Gas
Location
School Information
School District Name: Newfield
School Tax: $3,432
Location Details
Village: Not Applicable
Nearest Cross Street: Main St
Directions to Property: From Ithaca, take Rte 13 south to Main St Exit in Newfield, Main St to left on Shaffer Rd. From Elmira/Corning, take Rt 13N to traffic circle, take 1st exit onto Trumbulls Corners, left onto Main St, pass schools, right onto Shaffer
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,618
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Tompkins County
APN: 503400A01500000010010000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 607-244-4814
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Newfield Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Newfield Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Newfield Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 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
$216,000 – $261,000
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