Building Lot. Location, location, location. Nestled in the heart of Cornell University Country, this 4.19-acre property offers the rare blend of convenience and tranquility. Located within walking distance of medical facilities and just a short bike ride to Cornell University, it’s the perfect setting for those who want access to town while enjoying the peace of nature. The land sits with a natural cool breeze, bordered by a bird sanctuary on one side and over 600 acres of scenic walking trails on the other—ideal for wildlife lovers, hikers, and anyone seeking a daily dose of serenity. The lot has already been upgraded and cleared, with prep work for a concrete slab foundation, giving you a head start to build the home of your dreams. It has well, septic, gas, and utilities ready for you to hook up to. Whether you’re drawn by the surrounding beauty, the nearby academic and medical community, or simply the chance to design your own haven in an unmatched location, this property delivers it all. Owner is a NYS licensed real estate agent.
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Price cut: $4K (5/26)
$155,900
1686 Hanshaw Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
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4.19Acres
Unimproved Land
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4.19 Acres Lot
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What's special
Natural cool breeze
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Listed by:
Century 21 North East 800-844-7653,
Sandra Babuka 800-844-7653
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1672735
Originating MLS: Ithaca Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Dirt Driveway, Landscaping
Lot
- Size: 4.19 Acres
- Dimensions: 125 x 1460
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot, Rural Lot, Wooded, Level, Orchard(s), Pond on Lot
- Topography: Level,Other,SeeRemarks
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 50248904300000010270000000
- Zoning description: Residential Multi Use
- Special conditions: Standard
- Wooded area: 0
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $178,000
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Listing terms: Assumable,Lender Approval,Other,See Remarks
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Price change | $155,900-2.5% |
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| 4/10/2026 | Price change | $159,900-5.9% |
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| 11/15/2025 | Price change | $169,900-5.6% |
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| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $179,900-5.3% |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $189,900-5% |
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| 8/16/2025 | Price change | $199,900+8.1% |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $185,000+35.3% |
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| 12/26/2024 | Sold | $136,770-2.2% |
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| 11/6/2024 | Contingent | $139,900 |
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| 10/29/2024 | Listed for sale | $139,900+17.2% |
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| 7/31/2008 | Sold | $119,350+68.3% |
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| 5/31/2002 | Sold | $70,900+91.6% |
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| 4/21/1999 | Sold | $37,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $135,000 -22.9% |
| 2024 | -- | $175,000 +9.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $160,000 +10.3% |
| 2022 | -- | $145,000 +5.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $138,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $138,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $138,000 +10.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $125,000 |
| 2017 | $3,400 | $125,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $125,000 +4.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $120,000 +4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $115,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $115,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $115,000 +15% |
| 2007 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $100,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,000 +5.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $95,000 +35.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $70,000 +64.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $42,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $42,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 14850
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Freeville Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 5 mi
- 6/10Dryden Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 7/10Dryden High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dryden Elementary
- District: Dryden
Source: NYSAMLSs. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New York
- Tompkins County
- Ithaca
- 14850
- 1686 Hanshaw Rd





