Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 420 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,343 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,881 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $208,000 (Dec 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,440 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 500700 60.-1-19 |
| Primary APN | 500700 60.-1-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,343 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 512 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 699 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 2,881 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 67 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 420 W BUFFALO ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-4012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| 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 | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 W BUFFALO ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 51936 / 1001 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006450 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 420 W BUFFALO ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4012 |
| Document Number | 0000006450 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-06450 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 420 W BUFFALO ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4012 |
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 | $7,440.00 (-40.92%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $12,593.00 (+5,624.09%) | $390,000 (+18.18%) Land $35,700 Building $354,300 | $390,000 (+18.18%) Land $35,700 Building $354,300 |
| 2023 | $330,000 (+1%) Land $35,700 Building $294,300 | $330,000 (+1%) Land $35,700 Building $294,300 | |
| 2022 | $300,000 Land $35,700 Building $264,300 | $300,000 Land $35,700 Building $264,300 | |
| 2020 | $220.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 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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