Tompkins County and Dryden Town property record for 278 Lower Creek Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,428 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 10.3 acres (451,717 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $12,102 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502489 42.-1-45.322 |
| Primary APN | 502489 42.-1-45.322 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,428 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,224 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 290 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 451,717 sqft (10.3 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Vinyl Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 305 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 278 LOWER CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-9143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45.322 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | DRYDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Tompkins County and Dryden Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 LOWER CREEK RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-9143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 823 / 144 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 278 LOWER CREEK RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-9143 |
| Document Number | 0000003909 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 278 LOWER CREEK RD ITHACA NY 148509143, ITHACA, NY 14850-9143 |
Source: Tompkins County and Dryden Town assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| County Subdivision | Dryden Town |
| Unified School District | Dryden Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,102.00 | ||
| 2025 | $435,000 (+21.17%) Land $43,700 Building $391,300 | $435,000 (+21.17%) Land $43,700 Building $391,300 | |
| 2023 | $359,000 Land $43,700 Building $315,300 | $359,000 Land $43,700 Building $315,300 | |
| 2019 | $3,442.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · other causes |
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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Dryden Fiber.
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