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408 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850 Property Records

Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 408 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,216 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$350,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$8,098 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale
May 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN500700 60.-1-15

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN500700 60.-1-15
Alternative APN
  • 070006000000010150000000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,500 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,022 sqft
Upper Floors Area478 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area6,216 sqft (0.142 acres)
Lot Dimensions148 ft deep x 42 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area216 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area130 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address408 W BUFFALO ST
CityITHACA
StateNY
Zip14850-4012
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2B
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number15.000
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Township / Civil DivisionITHACA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract800

Owner

Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address420 E SENECA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4408
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 27, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
May 10, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 10, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 6, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20214953
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Recording DateJul 27, 2021
Property Address408 W BUFFALO ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4012
Document Number0000008508
Instrument DateJul 15, 2021
Instrument2021-08508
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address530 W DIVERSEY PKWY APT 603, 603, CHICAGO, IL 60614-6538

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionTOMPKINS NY
Recording DateMay 10, 2021
Property Address408 W BUFFALO ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4012
Document Number0000004953
Instrument DateApr 29, 2021
Instrument2021-04953
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address420 E SENECA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4408

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyTompkins County
MunicipalityIthaca City
Unified School DistrictIthaca City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$8,098.00 (-14.95%)
2025$9,522.00$400,000 (+3.9%) Land $51,800 Building $348,200$400,000 (+3.9%) Land $51,800 Building $348,200
2023Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$385,000 Land $51,800 Building $333,200$385,000 Land $51,800 Building $333,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk · 1% annual chance, depth under 1 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 13 policies
Nearby Flood Policies13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims27 (1981)
Claims Outside the SFHA16 of 27
Most Recent ClaimOct 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemITHACA CITY
serves 29,457 people · EPA ID NY5404416
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityChlorine dioxide
resolved · Feb 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 781 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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