Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 518 N Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,083 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 500700 46.-3-6 |
| Primary APN | 500700 46.-3-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,258 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 982 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 677 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 518 N AURORA ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-3711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
518 N Aurora St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2009.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 N AURORA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 55275 / 9002 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 518 N AURORA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3711 |
| Document Number | 0000000039 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00039 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2026 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 201 NW 39TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98107-4978 |
| Document Number | 0000000040 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-00040 |
| Name | CFCU COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2040 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
The 2026 property tax bill for 518 N Aurora St was $8,083, down 37% 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 | $8,083.00 (-37.02%) | ||
| 2025 | $12,835.00 (+2.25%) | $395,000 (-) Land $53,000 Building $342,000 | $395,000 (-) Land $53,000 Building $342,000 |
| 2024 | $12,553.00 | $395,000 (+5.61%) Land $53,000 Building $342,000 | $395,000 (+5.61%) Land $53,000 Building $342,000 |
| 2023 | $374,000 Land $53,000 Building $321,000 | $374,000 Land $53,000 Building $321,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 518 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 518 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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