Tompkins County and Caroline Town property record for 74 Besemer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,824 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 502000 13.-1-10 |
| Primary APN | 502000 13.-1-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 230 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 648 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 336 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 74 BESEMER RD |
|---|---|
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14850-9638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.000 |
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | CAROLINE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
74 Besemer Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2007.
Source: Tompkins County and Caroline Town records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 74 BESEMER RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-9638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 51789 / 2001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | TOMPKINS NY |
| Property Address | 74 BESEMER RD, ITHACA, NY 14850-9638 |
| Document Number | 0000002616 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 74 BESEMER RD ITHACA NY 148509638, ITHACA, NY 14850-9638 |
| Document Number | 0000002616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2616 |
| Name | ALTERNATIVES FCU |
|---|---|
| Address | ITHACA, NY 14850 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 74 Besemer Rd was $6,824 with exemptions applied, down 13.8% from the year before.
Source: Tompkins County and Caroline Town assessment roll, as of May 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins County |
| County Subdivision | Caroline Town |
| Unified School District | Ithaca City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,824.00 (-13.83%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $7,919.00 | $330,000 Land $20,100 Building $309,900 | $330,000 Land $20,100 Building $309,900 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $264,000 Land $20,100 Building $243,900 | $264,000 Land $20,100 Building $243,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 74 Besemer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 74 Besemer 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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