Tompkins County and Ithaca Town property record for 553 Elm St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (27,007 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $117,500 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,378 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503089 29.-7-3 |
| Primary APN | 503089 29.-7-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 27,007 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 334 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 553 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-3022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca Town records, as of September 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 ELM ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 49510 / 8001 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000501 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 553 ELM ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3022 |
| Document Number | 0000000501 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-00501 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 553 ELM ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3022 |
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca Town assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| County Subdivision | Ithaca Town |
| Unified School District | Ithaca City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,378.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $180,000 (+12.5%) Land $44,900 Building $135,100 | $180,000 (+12.5%) Land $44,900 Building $135,100 | |
| 2023 | $160,000 (+5.26%) Land $44,900 Building $115,100 | $160,000 (+5.26%) Land $44,900 Building $115,100 | |
| 2022 | $152,000 Land $44,900 Building $107,100 | $152,000 Land $44,900 Building $107,100 | |
| 2019 | $2,095.00 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1981–1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · 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.
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 TOWN WD serves 13,000 people · EPA ID NY5404419 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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