Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 217 Commercial Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Mixed Use Store/Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,800 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.438 acres (19,105 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,322 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 500700 126.-1-2.13 |
| Primary APN | 500700 126.-1-2.13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,800 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 19,105 sqft (0.438 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 217 COMMERCIAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-5102 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Mixed Use Store/Office |
| Local Zoning Code | SW-2 |
| Legal Description | NAME CHANGE BY 5-17-00 AFFIDAVIT |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.013 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
217 Commercial Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2021.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 801 W BUFFALO ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3341 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ELLEN B HULSLANDER |
| Oct 24, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20218944 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 COMMERCIAL AVE, ITHACA, NY 14850-5102 |
| Document Number | 8944 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 W BUFFALO ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3341 |
| Document Number | 8946 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-08946 |
| Name | ELLEN B HULSLANDER |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 217 COMMERCIAL AVE, ITHACA, NY 14850-5102 |
| Document Number | 0000013247 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 367 ELMIRA RD #69 ITHACA NY 148505103, 69, ITHACA, NY 14850-5103 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Commercial Ave was $12,322, down 38% 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 | $12,322.00 (-37.97%) | ||
| 2025 | $19,863.00 | $600,000 Land $100,000 Building $500,000 | $600,000 Land $100,000 Building $500,000 |
| 2023 | $600,000 Land $100,000 Building $500,000 | $600,000 Land $100,000 Building $500,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Commercial Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 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 217 Commercial 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 | Indirect within 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 58 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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