Tompkins County and Dryden Town property record for 540 Lower Creek Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,696 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $232,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,863 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502489 43.-2-7 |
| Primary APN | 502489 43.-2-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,696 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,696 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 214 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 215 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 540 LOWER CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-9103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | DRYDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2066 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
540 Lower Creek Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Tompkins County and Dryden Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 LOWER CREEK RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-9103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20182698 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2015015600 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 540 LOWER CREEK RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-9103 |
| Document Number | 0000002698 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2698 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 440 LOWER CREEK RD ITHACA NY 14850, ITHACA, NY 14850 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Lower Creek Rd was $8,863.
Source: Tompkins County and Dryden Town assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| County Subdivision | Dryden Town |
| Unified School District | Dryden Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,863.00 | ||
| 2025 | $320,000 Land $21,100 Building $298,900 | $320,000 Land $21,100 Building $298,900 | |
| 2023 | $292,000 Land $21,100 Building $270,900 | $292,000 Land $21,100 Building $270,900 | |
| 2019 | $2,525.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Lower Creek Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · other causes |
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 540 Lower Creek 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 32 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 |
May also be available: Fiberspark, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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