Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 505 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,748 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 500700 46.-4-17.2 |
| Primary APN | 500700 46.-4-17.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 638 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 55 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 505 N AURORA ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-3710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17.002 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
505 N Aurora St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 108 BRIDGE ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-6120 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202113898 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 505 N AURORA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3710 |
| Document Number | 0000003898 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-13898 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 BRIDGE ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-6120 |
| Document Number | 0000003900 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-13900 |
| Name | GAIL STERN |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 N Aurora St was $1,748, down 38.1% 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 | $1,748.00 (-38.08%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,823.00 | $83,000 Land $59,000 Building $24,000 | $83,000 Land $59,000 Building $24,000 |
| 2023 | $83,000 Land $59,000 Building $24,000 | $83,000 Land $59,000 Building $24,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 505 N Aurora 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 |
| 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 505 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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