Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 510 S Plain St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,696 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 500700 94.-3-19 |
| Primary APN | 500700 94.-3-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 905 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 923 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 5,280 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 510 S PLAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-5240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
510 S Plain St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 510 S PLAIN ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-5240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2016 / 6069 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 510 S Plain St was $6,696, 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 | $6,696.00 (-37.31%) | ||
| 2025 | $10,681.00 | $330,000 Land $38,100 Building $291,900 | $330,000 Land $38,100 Building $291,900 |
| 2023 | $286,000 Land $38,100 Building $247,900 | $286,000 Land $38,100 Building $247,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 510 S Plain St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 56 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 56 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee |
| Claims by Event |
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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 510 S Plain 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 577 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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