15 Observatory Cir, Ithaca, NY 14850 Property Records

Tompkins County and Dryden Town property record for 15 Observatory Cir, Ithaca, NY 14850 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms4.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Square Footage2,552 sqft Living Area
Lot Size20,473 sqft (0.47 acres)
GarageAttached, 528 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$277,000 (2007)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN502489 56.-4-7.42
Alternative APN
  • 248905600000040070420000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area2,552 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,440 sqft 1st Floor
2nd Floor1,112 sqft 2nd Floor
Upper Floors1,112 sqft Upper Floors
Basement Area912 sqft Basement
Finished Basement912 sqft Finished
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Architectural StyleOther Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Lot Area20,473 sqft (0.47 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area528 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address15 OBSERVATORY CIR
CityITHACA
StateNY
Zip14850-2950
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number7.042
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Minor Civil DivisionDRYDEN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2021
Census Tract1400

Owner

Source: Tompkins County and Dryden Town records · APN 502489 56.-4-7.42

Assessment roll updated May 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address15 OBSERVATORY CIR, ITHACA, NY 14850-2950
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 29, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
TOMPKINS COMMUNITY BANK
Dec 27, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 18, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page51188 / 6003
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Recording DateJan 29, 2026
Property Address15 OBSERVATORY CIR, ITHACA, NY 14850-2950
Document Number0000000841
Instrument DateJan 28, 2026
Instrument2026-00841
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 01, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address37 UPTOWN RD APT 19F, 19F, ITHACA, NY 14850-1605

Mortgage

Document Number0000000844
DateJan 29, 2026
Instrument2026-00844
Lender
NameTOMPKINS COMMUNITY BANK
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.75%
Type Change DateFeb 01, 2033
IndexOther
Margin3

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Property Address15 OBSERVATORY CIR, ITHACA, NY 14850-2950
Document Number0000001646
Instrument DateDec 27, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 04, 2020
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15 OBSERVATORY CIR ITHACA NY 148502950, ITHACA, NY 14850-2950

Mortgage

Document Number0000001646
DateFeb 18, 2020
Instrument1646
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressDES MOINES, IA 50328
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueFeb 17, 2060

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Tompkins County and Dryden Town records · Assessment roll updated May 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyTompkins County
County SubdivisionDryden Town
Unified School DistrictIthaca City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$475,000 (-) Land $19,500 Building $455,500$475,000 (-) Land $19,500 Building $455,500
2024Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$475,000 (+36.89%) Land $19,500 Building $455,500$475,000 (+36.89%) Land $19,500 Building $455,500
2023$347,000 Land $19,500 Building $327,500$347,000 Land $19,500 Building $327,500
2019$3,319.00

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