Tompkins County and Ithaca City property record for 617 W Buffalo St, #19, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2 ba · 4,210 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,336 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $765 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 500700 59.-7-5 |
| Primary APN | 500700 59.-7-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,210 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,999 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 605 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 6,336 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 725 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 617 W BUFFALO ST, 19 |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-3317 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | WEDZ-1A |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ITHACA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
617 W Buffalo St, #19 is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2019.
Source: Tompkins County and Ithaca City records, as of September 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 192 LARCH RD, 2, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-2136 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20192723 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Property Address | 617 W BUFFALO ST # 19, 19, ITHACA, NY 14850-3317 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002725 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-02725 |
| Name | M & T INVESTMENT GROUP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 617 W Buffalo St, #19 was $765, down 85.7% 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 | $765.00 (-85.73%) | ||
| 2025 | $5,361.00 | $38,200 Land $38,200 | $38,200 Land $38,200 |
| 2023 | $38,200 Land $38,200 | $38,200 Land $38,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 617 W Buffalo St, #19 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 617 W Buffalo St, #19 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 | 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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