Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 305 Auburn St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,742 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 500700 27.-1-12 |
| Primary APN | 500700 27.-1-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 107 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 305 AUBURN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-3518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
305 Auburn St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 AUBURN ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage 1ST PRIORITY MORTGAGE INC |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023525 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4541 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 305 AUBURN ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3518 |
| Document Number | 0000000525 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2023 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 HYERS ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-5519 |
| Document Number | 0000000527 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-00527 |
| Name | 1ST PRIORITY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 305 AUBURN ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3518 |
| Document Number | 4541 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-04541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 305 AUBURN ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3518 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 305 Auburn St was $4,742 with exemptions applied, down 49.6% 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 | $4,742.00 (-49.59%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $9,406.00 | $290,000 Land $44,500 Building $245,500 | $290,000 Land $44,500 Building $245,500 |
| 2023 | $253,000 Land $44,500 Building $208,500 | $253,000 Land $44,500 Building $208,500 | |
| 2020 | $2,414.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 Auburn St 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 49 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 49 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 31 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 31 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2014 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 305 Auburn St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 243 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 |
| Empire Long Distance Fiber | 1,000 / 100 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Fiberspark, Verizon.
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