Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 214 University Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,544 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,109 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,599 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500700 47.-4-6 |
| Primary APN | 500700 47.-4-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,544 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,183 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,089 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 272 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,109 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 553 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 214 UNIVERSITY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-3818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3A |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
214 University Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 214 UNIVERSITY AVE, ITHACA, NY 14850-3818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 214 University Ave was $8,599, down 37.3% 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 | $8,599.00 (-37.27%) | ||
| 2025 | $13,709.00 | $425,000 Land $67,000 Building $358,000 | $425,000 Land $67,000 Building $358,000 |
| 2023 | $410,000 Land $67,000 Building $343,000 | $410,000 Land $67,000 Building $343,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 214 University Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 214 University 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 661 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 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Fiberspark, T-Mobile.
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