Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 609 W Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4 ba · 2,706 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,535 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $900,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 500700 72.-2-6 |
| Primary APN | 500700 72.-2-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,706 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,738 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 968 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,535 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 312 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 070007200000020060000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 609 W SENECA ST |
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-3325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | WEDZ-1A |
| Legal Description | FIRE DAMAGE TO FRONT OLDE R BUILDING 3-14-02 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of March 11, 2024
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5172 WESTERN TPKE, ALTAMONT, NY 12009-3810 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-09448 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 609 W SENECA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850-3325 |
| Document Number | 0000009448 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-09448 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5172 WESTERN TPKE, ALTAMONT, NY 12009-3810 |
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City assessment roll, as of May 31, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| Municipality | Ithaca City |
| Unified School District | Ithaca City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $92,000 (-) Land $92,000 | $92,000 (-) Land $92,000 |
| 2022 | $92,000 Land $92,000 | $92,000 Land $92,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 50 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1978–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1996 · 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 | 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 287 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Empire Long Distance, Verizon.
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