23 Observatory Cir, Ithaca, NY 14850 Property Records

Tompkins County and Dryden Town property record for 23 Observatory Cir, Ithaca, NY 14850 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms4.5 Baths
Architecture StyleOther
Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Square Footage2,552 sqft Living Area
Lot Size47,480 sqft (1.09 acres)
GarageAttached, 576 sqft
Last Sale$295,000 (2017)

Owner

Source: Tompkins County and Dryden Town records · APN 502489 56.-4-7.61

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address45 RIVERSIDE DR, DENVILLE, NJ 07834-2153
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 31, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 23, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 06, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2017 / 5541
Prior Transfer DateFeb 17, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc4864001001
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Recording DateOct 31, 2018
Property Address23 OBSERVATORY CIR, ITHACA, NY 14850-2950
Document Number0000012482
Instrument DateOct 17, 2018
Instrument12482
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2019

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address45 RIVERSIDE DR DENVILLE NJ 078342153, DENVILLE, NJ 07834-2153

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Recording DateMay 23, 2017
Property Address23 OBSERVATORY CIR, ITHACA, NY 14850-2950
Document Number0000005541
Instrument DateMar 01, 2017
Instrument5541
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address45 RIVERSIDE DR DENVILLE NJ 078342153, DENVILLE, NJ 07834-2153

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$460,000 (+32.56%) Land $25,200 Building $434,800$460,000 (+32.56%) Land $25,200 Building $434,800
2023$347,000 Land $25,200 Building $321,800$347,000 Land $25,200 Building $321,800
2019$3,319.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Tompkins County (36109C), updated June 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 55% of New York
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN502489 56.-4-7.61
Alternative APN
  • 248905600000040070610000

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 2002
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Architectural StyleOther Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Lot Area47,480 sqft (1.09 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area576 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address23 OBSERVATORY CIR
CityITHACA
StateNY
Zip14850-2950
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number7.061
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Minor Civil DivisionDRYDEN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2021
Census Tract1400

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