Tucked away beneath a canopy of towering oaks, this woodland retreat feels like the beginning of a story that's simply waiting to be finished. Much of the groundwork for a private 3.16 acre homestead is already in place, offering a rare oportunity to pick up where the vision left off and make it entirely your own. Set along a year-round maintained town road, two wood cabins, measuring 6' x 12' and 12' x 16', add rustic charm, while a propane refrigerator, stove and covered porch area contribute to the off-grid appeal. The property also features an approved, never-used septic system, a 97-foot drilled well with a working hand pump, and the beginnings of a concrete pier foundation intended for a larger cabin. Electric service is available at the road, providing options for future development. Perennial plantings, native ferns, winding pathways, and fences handcrafted from the property's own trees are woven throughout the landscape, reflecting years of connection to the land. The location strikes a wonderful balance between seclusion and convenience, just 1O minutes from the small town of Newfield and 15 minutes from Ithaca, putting restaurants, shopping, recreation, and the energy of a vibrant college town within easy reach. Bring your plans, your boots, and your imagination! The rest of the story is yours to write.
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
3.16 acresLot Size
$208Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Cierra Cain• Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
This is an improved lot that has an existing driveway, septic system, drilled well and an amazing upland forest with massive towering oaks. This property was a dream homestead in progress that the current owners have spent countless hours building and grooming the land. Life plans have changed and the current owners could not finish what was started. This property offers privacy on a year-round maintained town road just 15 minutes from Ithaca. There is a started concrete pier foundation with plans to build a larger cabin. The drilled well on the property has a deep well hand pump in current operating order that offers clean potable water without the need for electric to draw water from the well. Inside the lower cabin is a propane refrigerator and propane stove so neither appliances require any power to run. There has been power extended close to the cabin so electric is available. A lot of hard work has already been done to this lot.
CNYIS #S1331600
Jul 28, 2021
Sold
$45,000
$170/sq ft
Apr 22, 2021
Listed
$49,900
$189/sq ft
This is an improved lot that has an existing driveway, septic system, drilled well and an amazing upland forest with massive towering oaks. This property was a dream homestead in progress that the current owners have spent countless hours building and grooming the land. Life plans have changed and the current owners could not finish what was started. This property offers privacy on a year-round maintained town road just 15 minutes from Ithaca. There is a started concrete pier foundation with plans to build a larger cabin. The drilled well on the property has a deep well hand pump in current operating order that offers clean potable water without the need for electric to draw water from the well. Inside the lower cabin is a propane refrigerator and propane stove so neither appliances require any power to run. There has been power extended close to the cabin so electric is available. A lot of hard work has already been done to this lot, and the current owners planted flowers all over the property. This would make a great spot to park an RV, build your dream home or enjoy it as is. Connecticut Hill State Forest is only a short 2 miles down the road.
UNYREIS #EC262203
Jul 28, 2021
Sold
$45,000
$170/sq ft
Apr 22, 2021
Listed
$49,900
$189/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,062
$18,000 + $27,000
$45,000
2025
$1,062 (+0.8%)
$18,000 + $27,000
$45,000
2024
$1,054 (−7.5%)
$18,000 + $27,000
$45,000
2023
$1,140 (−4.5%)
$18,000 + $27,000
$45,000
2022
$1,193 (+232.5%)
$18,000 + $27,000
$45,000
2021
$359 (−3.9%)
$11,000 + $2,000
$13,000
2020
$373 (+4.7%)
$11,000 + $2,000
$13,000
2019
$357 (−43.6%)
$11,000 + $2,000
$13,000
2018
$632 (+70.3%)
$11,000 + $2,000
$13,000
2017
$371
$11,000 + $2,000
$13,000
2016
$371 (+0.3%)
$11,000 + $2,000
$13,000
2015
$370 (+37.0%)
$11,000 + $2,000
$13,000
2014
$270
$11,000 + $2,000
$13,000
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Tompkins County
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Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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5 days above 93° expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
1% 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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