Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 408 Columbia St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $8,799 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500700 82.-6-6 |
| Primary APN | 500700 82.-6-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 4,920 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 82 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 328 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 408 COLUMBIA ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-5906 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1B |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Hill Historic District listed 1986 · 264 contributing resources · NRIS 86001652 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
408 Columbia St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 COLUMBIA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-5906 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 877 / 230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 408 COLUMBIA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-5906 |
| Document Number | 0000007087 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-07087 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 460 E LAKE RD, PENN YAN, NY 14527-9418 |
| Document Number | 0000007089 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-07089 |
| Name | BEGINNINGS CU |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.63% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2032 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2026 property tax bill for 408 Columbia St was $8,799, down 37.3% 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 | $8,799.00 (-37.28%) | ||
| 2025 | $14,028.00 (+14.18%) | $435,000 (-) Land $46,000 Building $389,000 | $435,000 (-) Land $46,000 Building $389,000 |
| 2024 | $12,286.00 | $435,000 (+32.22%) Land $46,000 Building $389,000 | $435,000 (+32.22%) Land $46,000 Building $389,000 |
| 2023 | $329,000 Land $46,000 Building $283,000 | $329,000 Land $46,000 Building $283,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 Columbia St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 408 Columbia St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 93% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 575 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Empire Long Distance, Fiberspark.
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