Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 542 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.306 acres (13,367 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $172,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,791 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 500700 124.-1-11 |
| Primary APN | 500700 124.-1-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Lot Area | 13,367 sqft (0.306 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 542 SPENCER RD |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-5108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2A |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
542 Spencer Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 PLEASANT ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-5604 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20226947 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 542 SPENCER RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-5108 |
| Document Number | 0000006947 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-06947 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2022 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 PLEASANT ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-5604 |
| Document Number | 0000006948 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-06948 |
| Name | CFCU COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 542 Spencer Rd was $3,791, down 37.4% 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 | $3,791.00 (-37.43%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,059.00 | $185,000 Land $52,900 Building $132,100 | $185,000 Land $52,900 Building $132,100 |
| 2023 | $170,000 Land $52,900 Building $117,100 | $170,000 Land $52,900 Building $117,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Spencer Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 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 542 Spencer 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: 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 74 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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