278 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 Property Records

Tompkins County and Danby Town property record for 278 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Square Footage1,128 sqft Living Area
Lot Size71,874 sqft (1.65 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$189,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$5,603.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN502200 3.-1-12.3
Alternative APN
  • 220000300000010120030000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area1,128 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,128 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Lot Area71,874 sqft (1.65 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area768 sqft Garage
Porch Area624 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHot Water Heating
SewageSeptic Sewage
Water SourceWell Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address278 NELSON RD
CityITHACA
StateNY
Zip14850-9441
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionNEW DECK FOR 02 SOLD IN '03 FOR $95,000.
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number12.003
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Minor Civil DivisionDANBY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2022
Census Tract1902

Owner

Source: Tompkins County and Danby Town records · APN 502200 3.-1-12.3

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address278 NELSON RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-9441
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 10, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20203505
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Property Address278 NELSON RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-9441
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 12, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000003506
DateApr 20, 2020
Instrument2020-03506
Lender
NameCFCU COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Tompkins County and Danby Town records · Assessment roll updated May 14, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyTompkins County
County SubdivisionDanby 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$5,603.00$225,000 (+10.84%) Land $29,300 Building $195,700$225,000 (+10.84%) Land $29,300 Building $195,700
2023$203,000 Land $29,300 Building $173,700$203,000 Land $29,300 Building $173,700

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