Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 242 Floral Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft · built 1864 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,335 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,991 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500700 74.-3-9 |
| Primary APN | 500700 74.-3-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 784 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 532 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 322 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1864 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1864 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,335 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 FLORAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-5020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3A |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
242 Floral Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 EVERGREEN LN, ITHACA, NY 14850-9553 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2013 / 9037 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Floral Ave was $3,991, down 37.4% 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 | $3,991.00 (-37.42%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,377.00 | $195,000 Land $15,300 Building $179,700 | $195,000 Land $15,300 Building $179,700 |
| 2023 | $143,000 Land $15,300 Building $127,700 | $143,000 Land $15,300 Building $127,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Floral Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 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 242 Floral 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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