105 Besemer Rd Ithaca, NY 14850
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,887
Sq Ft
1.12
Acres
Highlights
- Spa
- Wooded Lot
- 1 Fireplace
- DeWitt Middle School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Separate Formal Living Room
About This Home
As of June 2025A retreat for all seasons! Escape to this sophisticated hideaway set among terraced gardens, mature trees and stone patios. Hillside ranch just minutes from Cornell and IC in a desirable Brooktondale neighborhood. Light pours in this contemporary home to large open rooms w/ hardwood floors, Hearthstone wood stove & many windows to enjoy nature's splendor. This home is perfect for entertaining: open, bright and idyllically set for gatherings inside & out and a piano for fun. Two bedrooms, two full baths plus office and laundry on main level. Kitchen smartly updated by KZ Designs in 2018 with Corian counters, skylight, open counter seating with workspace for more than one cook. New bedroom installed by Sunnybrook 2024 on lower level. New electric air source heat pump for heat and A/C installed by Snug Planet in 2022 - be independent of fossil fuels! Tucked behind the house is a stone building, perfect for potting shed, play house, or a writer's/artist's studio. This is the home you want to settle into this summer.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc Brokerage Phone: 607-244-4814 License #30MO1113742 Listed on: 04/04/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,381
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 1.12 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 148x203
- Partially Fenced Property
- Irregular Lot
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Driveway
Home Design
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Blown-In Insulation
- Foam Insulation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Concrete Block And Stucco Construction
- Copper Plumbing
Interior Spaces
- 1,887 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- 1 Fireplace
- Thermal Windows
- Drapes & Rods
- Sliding Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Sitting Room
- Den
- Bonus Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Electric Oven
- Electric Range
- Range Hood
- Recirculated Exhaust Fan
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
- Luxury Vinyl Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Windows
Outdoor Features
- Spa
- Open Patio
- Shed
- Porch
Schools
- Caroline Elementary School
- Dewitt Middle School
- Ithaca Senior High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Zoned Cooling
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Programmable Thermostat
- PEX Plumbing
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- Water Purifier is Owned
- Water Softener is Owned
- Septic Tank
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Brooktondale Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 502000-011-000-0001-026-000-0000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 8, 2015
Sold by
Chaffee Amy
Bought by
Chaffee Amy and Riecke
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 2007
Sold by
Schill Neil M
Bought by
Chaffee Amy C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2004
Sold by
Valentine Michael G
Bought by
Schill Neil M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 15, 2000
Sold by
Albright Louis D
Bought by
Valentine Michael G
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Elizabeth A Silverberg | |
| Deed | $200,000 | Paul Tavelli | |
| Deed | $176,000 | Jonathan Albanese | |
| Deed | $140,000 | Bixler Elizabeth J |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $65,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $100,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | Sold | $400,000 | +2.8% | $212 / Sq Ft |
| 04/29/2025 04/29/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2025 04/04/25 | For Sale | $389,000 | -- | $206 / Sq Ft |
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,392 | $315,000 | $20,200 | $294,800 |
| 2023 | $6,970 | $292,000 | $20,200 | $271,800 |
| 2022 | $6,401 | $265,000 | $20,200 | $244,800 |
| 2021 | $5,812 | $230,000 | $20,200 | $209,800 |
| 2020 | $5,906 | $230,000 | $20,200 | $209,800 |
| 2019 | $5,481 | $230,000 | $20,200 | $209,800 |
| 2018 | $6,034 | $230,000 | $20,200 | $209,800 |
| 2017 | $6,256 | $230,000 | $20,200 | $209,800 |
| 2016 | $5,519 | $200,000 | $20,200 | $179,800 |
| 2015 | -- | $200,000 | $20,200 | $179,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $200,000 | $20,200 | $179,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ellen Morris-Knower
Seller's Agent in 2025
Ellen Morris-Knower
Howard Hanna S Tier Inc
(607) 244-4814
100 Total Sales
-
Kathleen Seaman
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Kathleen Seaman
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc.
(607) 280-3339
197 Total Sales
Map
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: R1597476
APN: 502000-011-000-0001-026-000-0000
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