151 Fire Tower Rd Berkshire, NY 13736
Berkshire AreaEstimated payment $4,896/month
Highlights
- Horses Allowed On Property
- Secluded Lot
- Marble Flooring
- Craftsman Architecture
- Freestanding Bathtub
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
About This Home
ONE OF A KIND. Exquisite 4 BR, 2 Bath Arts & Crafts Home in the Town of Caroline/Brooktondale area -- built in 1998 by a master builder. Enhanced with over $200,000 in custom upgrades between 2022 and 2025. Superior craftsmanship and premium materials. Peace and Privacy on 9.57 Acres. Sunrise and Sunset views! Fenced garden with hazelnut trees, blueberries, currants, blackberries, veggies & perennials. LOCATION: ITHACA SCHOOLS. 5 minutes to Potato Hill State Forest; 15 min to Brookton's Market in Brooktondale; 20 min to East Hill Shopping Plaza, Cornell and Downtown Ithaca. NOTE: Next Door to Finger Lakes Trail and Finger Lakes Land Trust land - giving you immediate access to hundreds of acres of hiking! Broad Front Porch with tapered columns resting on native stone pedestals. Open Living-Family-Dining-Kitchen with generous, symmetrical proportions and 9-foot ceilings. Andersen Windows. Handcrafted quarter-sawn white oak wainscoting, cabinetry. Hardwood Floors recently refinished. Woodstove. Eat-in Kitchen with stunning kitchen island -- the focal point -- the island counter made from a repurposed bowling lane -- hard rock maple and pine. Quarter-sawn white oak cabinetry recently refinished and rebuilt. Cambria quartz countertops. Saltillo Tile Floor. Samsung Bespoke Refrigerator, NEW gas stove. Kitchen opens to 3-season Sunroom with beadboard walls and ceiling. NEW insulated hardwood floor and NEW hand-built quarter-sawn Door. NEW hand-milled back porch, railing and steps. Main Level Primary Bedroom. Tile Bath with Clawfoot Tub & Walk-in Shower. The entire Second Floor has been completely renovated adding two NEW Bedrooms and NEW Custom Travertine Tile Bath. Hand-built Poplar Doors and trim; maple floors. Radiant Heat. Haefle High Speed Internet. High Efficiency Boiler. Full Dry Basement. New Washer/Dryer. Plenty of Storage. NEW 24 x 24 Arts & Craft Garage + Workshop with hand-built Cedar Garage Doors; EV Charger and Steel Reinforced Concrete Floor. There's NO PLACE quite like this home. Everywhere you look are unique, completely original details you will never see anywhere else. This just might be THE ONE you've been waiting for.
Listing Agent
Warren Real Estate of Ithaca Inc. (Downtown) Brokerage Phone: 607-227-1556 License #10371201385 Listed on: 08/06/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,980
Year Built
- Built in 1998
Lot Details
- 9.57 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 623x790
- Partially Fenced Property
- Secluded Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Private Yard
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Heated Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Gravel Driveway
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Poured Concrete
- Frame Construction
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Foam Insulation
- Shingle Roof
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Shake Siding
- Copper Plumbing
- Cedar
Interior Spaces
- 2,227 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Woodwork
- Ceiling Fan
- 1 Fireplace
- Drapes & Rods
- Separate Formal Living Room
- Open Floorplan
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Walk-In Pantry
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Marble
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Freestanding Bathtub
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Walk-Up Access
- Exterior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Shed
Schools
- Caroline Elementary School
- Dewitt Middle School
- Ithaca Senior High School
Horse Facilities and Amenities
- Horses Allowed On Property
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
- Hot Water Heating System
- Power Generator
- PEX Plumbing
- Well
- Propane Water Heater
- Septic Tank
- High Speed Internet
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 502000-019-000-0001-001-041-0000
Community Details
Overview
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Recreation
- Trails
Map
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,275 | $420,000 | $37,100 | $382,900 |
| 2024 | $5,204 | $420,000 | $37,100 | $382,900 |
| 2023 | $5,341 | $396,000 | $37,100 | $358,900 |
| 2022 | $6,724 | $360,000 | $37,100 | $322,900 |
| 2021 | $9,503 | $345,000 | $37,100 | $307,900 |
| 2020 | $9,637 | $345,000 | $37,100 | $307,900 |
| 2019 | $7,455 | $345,000 | $37,100 | $307,900 |
| 2018 | $7,074 | $265,000 | $37,100 | $227,900 |
| 2017 | $7,313 | $265,000 | $37,100 | $227,900 |
| 2016 | $7,496 | $265,000 | $37,100 | $227,900 |
| 2015 | -- | $265,000 | $37,100 | $227,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $265,000 | $37,100 | $227,900 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 08/06/26 | For Sale | $738,000 | +113.9% | $331 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/16/2019 01/16/19 | Sold | $345,000 | -5.5% | $149 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/17/2018 12/17/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/01/2018 10/01/18 | For Sale | $365,000 | -- | $158 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $345,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $240,000 | Jonathan Albanese | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,891 | Unknown |
Source: Ithaca Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: R1705052
APN: 502000-019-000-0001-001-041-0000
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