Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 522 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $452,500 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,295 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 500700 59.-3-19 |
| Primary APN | 500700 59.-3-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 856 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 568 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,800 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 840 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 206 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 522 W BUFFALO ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-4014 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of May 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 W BUFFALO ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20231916 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0560659001 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 522 W BUFFALO ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-4014 |
| Document Number | 0000001916 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-01916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 606 W 116TH ST APT 35, 35, NEW YORK, NY 10027-7023 |
| Document Number | 0000001917 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-01917 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,295.00 (-10.54%) | $250,000 (+3.31%) Land $48,000 Building $202,000 | $250,000 (+3.31%) Land $48,000 Building $202,000 |
| 2023 | $242,000 Land $48,000 Building $194,000 | $242,000 Land $48,000 Building $194,000 | |
| 2020 | $4,801.00 |
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 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 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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