Tompkins County and Danby Town property record for 524 Comfort Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,457 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 1.23 acres (53,579 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $38,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,052 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502200 8.-1-12.2 |
| Primary APN | 502200 8.-1-12.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,457 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,361 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 264 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 53,579 sqft (1.23 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 524 COMFORT RD |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-8625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12.002 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | DANBY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
524 Comfort Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2012.
Source: Tompkins County and Danby Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 COMFORT RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-8625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 816 / 42 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0587651001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 524 Comfort Rd was $4,052 with a homeowner's exemption, down 9.9% from the year before.
Source: Tompkins County and Danby Town assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| County Subdivision | Danby Town |
| Unified School District | Ithaca City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,052.00 (-9.94%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $4,499.00 | $180,000 Land $20,500 Building $159,500 | $180,000 Land $20,500 Building $159,500 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $150,000 Land $20,500 Building $129,500 | $150,000 Land $20,500 Building $129,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Comfort Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 524 Comfort Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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