Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 204 Lake Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,588 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $344,500 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $12,104 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 500700 34.-9-10 |
| Primary APN | 500700 34.-9-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,588 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,266 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 660 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 204 LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-3509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
204 Lake Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2012.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 LAKE AVE, ITHACA, NY 14850-3509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 59319 / 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4351007001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Property Address | 204 LAKE AVE, ITHACA, NY 14850-3509 |
| Document Number | 0000011856 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 LAKE AVE ITHACA NY 148503509, ITHACA, NY 14850-3509 |
| Document Number | 0000011856 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11856 |
| Name | TOMPKINS TR CO |
|---|---|
| Address | ITHACA, NY 14850 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 204 Lake Ave was $12,104, down 37.2% from the year before.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| Municipality | Ithaca City |
| Unified School District | Ithaca City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,104.00 (-37.25%) | ||
| 2025 | $19,288.00 | $600,000 Land $48,200 Building $551,800 | $600,000 Land $48,200 Building $551,800 |
| 2023 | $457,000 Land $48,200 Building $408,800 | $457,000 Land $48,200 Building $408,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 204 Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 50 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
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 204 Lake Ave 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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ITHACA CITY serves 29,457 people · EPA ID NY5404416 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Chlorine dioxide resolved · Feb 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 781 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fiberspark, Verizon.
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