Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 402 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,966 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,628 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,383 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 500700 60.-1-13 |
| Primary APN | 500700 60.-1-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,966 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 964 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 322 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 7,628 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 402 W BUFFALO ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-4012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 704 S PLAIN ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-5337 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2013 / 1224 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0573794001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,383.00 (-37.03%) | ||
| 2025 | $13,313.00 (+338.79%) | $410,000 (+6.49%) Land $49,000 Building $361,000 | $410,000 (+6.49%) Land $49,000 Building $361,000 |
| 2023 | $385,000 Land $49,000 Building $336,000 | $385,000 Land $49,000 Building $336,000 | |
| 2020 | $3,034.00 |
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 moderate risk · 1% annual chance, depth under 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1981) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 781 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fiberspark, Verizon.
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