Tompkins County and Caroline Town property record for 12 Besemer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.829 acres (36,140 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,246 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502000 13.-1-6.4 |
| Primary APN | 502000 13.-1-6.4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 320 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 36,140 sqft (0.829 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 260 ft deep x 139 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 454 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 12 BESEMER RD |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-9638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.004 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CAROLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
12 Besemer Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2000.
Source: Tompkins County and Caroline Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BESEMER RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-9638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 886 / 346 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Besemer Rd was $5,246 with a homeowner's exemption, down 7.4% from the year before.
Source: Tompkins County and Caroline Town assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| County Subdivision | Caroline Town |
| Unified School District | Ithaca City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,246.00 (-7.36%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $5,663.00 | $235,000 Land $19,700 Building $215,300 | $235,000 Land $19,700 Building $215,300 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $215,000 Land $19,700 Building $195,300 | $215,000 Land $19,700 Building $195,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Besemer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12 Besemer Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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