Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 440 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,739 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 500700 46.-6-6 |
| Primary APN | 500700 46.-6-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 4,125 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 188 sqft |
| Canopy | 264 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 440 N AURORA ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-4235 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
440 N Aurora St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 440 N AURORA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4235 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2014 / 15143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 440 N Aurora St was $6,739 with a homeowner's exemption, down 41.4% 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 | $6,739.00 (-41.37%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $11,494.00 | $355,000 Land $35,700 Building $319,300 | $355,000 Land $35,700 Building $319,300 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $303,000 Land $35,700 Building $267,300 | $303,000 Land $35,700 Building $267,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 440 N Aurora St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk · 1% annual chance, depth under 1 ft |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
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 440 N Aurora St is low, with 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 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 661 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 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Fiberspark, T-Mobile.
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